Why do some thin girls, who are under 100lb sometimes state that girls of perfectly healthy weights are fat or overweight?
Did they ever stop to think that maybe it is them that are unhealthy and underweight and that the girl that they consider fat or overweight is the one that has the healthy BMI?
Very often, the only reason these girls are so thin is because they have very high metabolism (or are starving themselves). The ones that make these comments are often the ones that eat junk food and never exercise. The only reason they are thin is because of genetics. In fact it is them that will end up overweight if they carry on with their unhealthy lifestyle, as their metabolism slows down as they age.
The girl that is a normal weight, with a slower metabolism, who works hard to keep in shape and eats well is the one that should be praised, because she is the one that has made the effort to keep in shape.
2006-08-20 10:19:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
PS I'm not criticising very thin girls, please don't misunderstand my post, just the attitude that some will have when really they have no place to talk as they are far more unhealthy than the girl who weight 20-30lb more than them and works hard to stay in shape.
2006-08-20 10:20:51 · update #1
This is my point exactly to the girl who posted and said she was 85lb, calling a 130lb fat, chunky or overweight at 5ft6 is ridiculous. In your case you are only thin because by your own admission you are still struggling with anorexia. You just prove my point entirely. I rest my case.
2006-08-20 12:42:16 · update #2
PS, you said you don't have a high metabolism and then you said you lose weight fast? Make up your mind!
2006-08-20 12:59:57 · update #3
smartblonde, here we go again. It's not we think we are fat, it's that girls like YOU that think we are fat. We don't want to look like YOU, we just want you to stop telling us we need to look like you to be normal. I'd rather have an *** and hips to put in my pants and not just hip bones and butt crack!
2006-08-20 13:50:12 · update #4
I think anyone with a healthy diet and exercises regularly is healthy. I've seen unhealthy girls on both sides of the spectrum as well as healthy ones. I'm a skinny girl because of genetics, but it's no excuse for me not to eat healthy and exercise still. Exercising actually helps me gain weight.
2006-08-20 10:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anastasia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 17 and I'm 5'2" and 85 pounds. I have never been over 95 pounds in my life. It is not because I starve myself (well, i was anorexic since i was 14. I'm still trying to overcome it), or because of genes. I am skinny because I control what I eat, and do not over eat. I do not eat any greasy, fatty, artery-clogging foods. I will have the occasional fast food, yes. I don't exercise but all well.
And, when a girl is 130 pounds, I stop and think about how tall they are, not just the number. If a girl was 5'6" and weighed 130 pounds, I'd think she was fat/overweight and needed to lose weight; if another girl was 5'6 yet weighed 130 pounds, I'd think she might be a little chunky yet healthy.
By the way, I so dont have a fast metabolism! But, then again I'm lucky cuz if I get a little pudge after eating not even the night it's gone and I'm skinny again. I've been able to lose 5 pounds in a week so I lose weight fast.
2006-08-20 11:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lol! You're right! I'm 105 and I got on a tread mill to do some exercies and the thing told me I was 14 lbs overweight! I need to get in shape.
Most of the girls I know hate being skinny though (including me) Boys like girls with curves, if the media does or not.
2006-08-20 10:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not as skinny as pole but I am slim. Most of the women who are fat I believe cause themselves to be. Those who cant lose weight or was born to be fat I love and adore because they cant change their situation. Women who allow themselves to get fat I think whatever happens to them they deserve. Getting fat has sooooo much complication yet they eat and eat all this junk. Your body is a temple and I think everyone should do their best to keep it healthy. I don't starve myself it's just that I don't have a BIG appetite. I love burgers and stuff like that but I eat them in moderation.
2006-08-20 10:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by Halle Berry 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i second that. no one has the right to tease anyone because of things that they cannot help. just because someone is skinnier, doesn't give them the right to tease other ppl. and i also think that when you're young, that's when you develop a healthy lifestyle that will stick with you the rest of yoru life. so someone who's eating junk food and not exercising won't know how to exercise and eat properly when they're old and fat b/c they didn't learn that when they were younger. they will have a harder time staying fit once their metabolism slows.
2006-08-20 10:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no honey, you're right,... there is no such thing as being thin because of a high metabolism. thats a fantasy a lie. Now if you were short - petite it would be perfectly normal to be a hundred or even 85 pounds. It would have nothing to do with your metabolism.
The only way for super models to be that thin is to starve themselves, or go out to have a nomal supper with a date, and at the first opportunity to the bathroom and puke it all ALL back out. Thats how they do it. Why do you think there are paparatzi everywhere, they would love to catch a supermodel tossing her food just to keep her stickly figure. Its sad, but thats just how the industry works.
What happens to Ex-Super Models? Ever wonder?
At least the ones who manage to survive and lead a relatively normal life.
2006-08-20 10:32:02 · answer #6 · answered by somber_pieces 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm under 100 lbs because of my genetic metabolism. I don't think the other girls are fat or overweight, I think they're just right and wish I could gain weight.
2006-08-20 10:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why honestly. Im 100 lbs and can eat whatever i want and i am blessed with my metabolism, but i certaintley don't rag on other girls cause there not like me. Whoever is doing that to you is just plain out rude. Girls are evil b*itches.. beware. If your around 13,14,15 your in for a ride of your life in highschool. Girls are critical and they have nothing better to do than just make fun of other girls who aren't like them so don't take it personally, eventually they'll mature as highschool goes on
2006-08-20 10:30:44 · answer #8 · answered by alexa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with mariposa, and i have a really high metabolism too! o ya, and for all you girls out there that think they r fat, and wish ur like me, don't cuz u have a really hard time finding pants that fit u!
2006-08-20 13:27:56 · answer #9 · answered by smart_blonde92 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
looking at these answers has scared me... I'm 5ft8 and 116lbs- I thought that people under 110 were like models!
2006-08-20 10:33:23 · answer #10 · answered by sarahstar111 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋