I feel too skinny but my friends always say they wish they were my size. I don't feel like being this skinny is attractive. I don't like being this skinny but I can't seem to gain weight. any advice?
2006-07-07 08:37:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
"Too skinny" is a value judgement. Don't let other people tell you that you are too fat or too skinny or just right. You have to be comfortable with your own weight and size - provided it is within the realm of good health. My advice to you is to consult your physician. If he/she says you are in good health, then take the notion out of your head.
The body, after all, seeks its own size, shape, and weight. eat well and stay active and the rest is in the hands of nature.
2006-07-07 08:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by www.ayntk.blogspot.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's pretty low for your height, although I don't know if it's unhealthy.
Are your periods regular? Do you feel healthy? Do you have lots of energy or do you feel run down all the time?
You might talk to your doctor about it. Everybody is different, so you might just have an active metabolism, or if you have other health problems it might be hyperthyroidism or something else.
If you're healthy, then love your body! Eventually you probably will gain weight as your metabolism slows as you get older. Eat healthy and I'm sure you look fine, particularly if your friends are all jealous. ;)
2006-07-07 15:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do whatever you feel comfortable with, not what the TV or any of your friends say. I was really thin for years, and then I got tested for Celiac Disease. As soon as I went on a gluten-free diet, I gained weight right away. So it's best to see your Doc to make sure there isn't any medical situation.
Good Luck.
2006-07-07 15:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right it's not attractive. You look like a bean pole. Start to eat and lift weights. Weight lifting for Dummies is a good start. Better is to join a gym. Why go through life looking like a circus freak, when you can change it through diet & exercise. I was 6' 2" 148 lbs and followed my own advice and gained to 175 lbs. You can do it too.
2006-07-07 15:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by Superstar 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you are fine!
I went to the doctor just this morning, and he said that I am 5'5" and I weigh 110.
I would actually like to lose a little weight.
You are fine!
Don't worry!
2006-07-07 15:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by helping wicked_fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is just a little to skinny.
2006-07-07 15:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kim P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is the perfect height and weight good job!
2006-07-07 15:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by chocolate_cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gain ten 10lb. muscle is heavier than fat
2006-07-07 15:40:09 · answer #8 · answered by jredfearn08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋