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Do pictures really make you 'gain 10 lbs'?

Okay, So I had 3 children in a row, And ever since then I am a bit self conscious. I am 5 foot and I weigh about 133, I know i have a bit of a tummy but when i look in the mirror.. I look fine, I like my appearance, but when I take pictures or use my webcam I look fat and pale. When I see myself as a 3rd person.. I cant believe how bad i look. If it really me? Or is the '10 lbs gain' on photos true..I've never been photogenic lol.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    So, I am in the same boat as you! I am also 5'1 and weigh 125 my weight before the twins was 110. So, yes I am much bigger than before, in the face and everywhere else. I can tell the biggest difference by looking at how much bigger my face is. Bottom line is until you feel comfortable in your new body you will always thinking you look big in pictures and the mirror. I go through it all the time. It sucks I know. Being a mommy is the best gift God has to give us. So, if it takes time to get back to way you use to be do not let it bother you. Good luck and Happy New Year!

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  • 1 decade ago

    If you have a bad quality camera it could stretch the image and stuffs, if you like what you see in the mirror then thats how other people see you, not as you're seen on photo's :) So don't worry :)

  • 4 years ago

    For the hourglass discern you need to have 34 inch hips and and a waist it particularly is smaller than 34! in case you enhance you hips and bust and bypass away the waist the comparable then yeah you will have an hour glass discern! additionally you're particularly rather in you %.!

  • beadlz
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    they say that tv and movies adds 15 lbs., so i would assume its the same with photos. i refuse to use a web cam and i stay away from people taking my picture...i'm horrified when i see my image. but like you say, i look fine in the mirror.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try looking at Wiki for this question. They might have more information.

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