No, a size 8 is generally considered a small to average size in women's clothing, often a Small (S) or Medium (M), and far from "chubby," though its appearance depends on height, body composition, and brand variations, with some models even considered large at this size in fashion. What's considered "chubby" is subjective, but medically, a healthy weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) is the standard, not clothing size.
Body mass index (BMI)
below 18.5 – you're in the underweight range. 18.5 to 24.9 – you're in the healthy weight range. 25 to 29.9 – you're in the overweight range. 30 to 39.9 – you're in the obese range.
Size 8 is commonly marketed as a “medium” or “large” depending on the brand's sizing scale.
Find your BMI by typing your height and weight into this BMI calculator from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Women with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight. Women with a BMI of 30 or more have obesity.
A BMI of less than 18.5 kg/m² is considered underweight. A BMI between 25 kg/m² and 29.9 kg/m² is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher is considered obese. To check your BMI, type your height and weight into the BMI calculator for adults from the National Institute of Health.
A size 8 is generally considered a Small (S) in Australian/UK sizing but often translates to an Extra Small (XS) in US sizing, depending on the brand, as size 8 typically sits between XS and S with variations; always check the specific brand's size chart for accuracy.
If you are thinking a size 8 is fat then that's some serious body-dysmorphia. Even at 5ft or less, a size 8 is still very slim. No one could be a size 8 and have an unhealthily high BMI. For a lot of people, to be thinner than a size 8 would mean an unhealthily underweight BMI.
A waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men and greater than 35 inches for women is "considered elevated and indicative of increased cardiometabolic (heart disease-related) risk," said Craig Peters, DO, an HonorHealth cardiologist.
There is no single medical definition of "chubby," but generally speaking, a chubby body type is defined by a round, plump physique, a round face, and fuller midsection and arms.
The research describes a newer category of obesity: central obesity. This is defined by a concentration of fat around the abdomen, with a waist size of 35 inches or more. What is alarming is that those who have central obesity may fall within a normal, healthy BMI range.
For example, the average shoe size in the US is between 7 and 8.5, while in Europe it's between 37 and 39.
US size 29 jeans fits a 29-inch waist and 40-inch hip and corresponds to a US size 8.
This varies from brand to brand and by country. Some stores will consider a medium to be a size 10, while others a size 12-14. As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12. Generally a Small will be an AU 8-10 and a Large an AU 14-16.
shared, 'Plus sizes are sizes 14W – 24W. Super sizes and extended sizes are used interchangeably for sizes 26W and above. Sometimes the size 26W is included in plus size'." Such clothing has also been called outsize in Britain, a term that has been losing favor.
The traditional diet in Japan is built around a base of rice and other grains, with plentiful consumption of vegetables and fruits, and also fish, but relatively little animal fat, meat and sweets. In Japan, the presentation of the food is very important, and particular attention is given to the colors and textures.
In general, keep waist circumference to less than half your height. For example, for a 6-foot man (72 inches), a healthy waist size would be anything less than 36 inches. For a 5-foot-2 woman (62 inches), a healthy waist size would be anything less than 31 inches.