Are any one of you "naturally" skinny? If yes or no, how do you deal with you weight problem?

Question

I happen to be a very very slim girl. don't have much "chest" area...or any as a matter of fact. I don't have any meat on my bones except for muscles and my "aass" which I'm proud to even have one and that leads me to exactly 100lbs. I'm bout to be 18 very soon and I'm 5'6 and 100lbs. I eat a lot--and i mean--a lot!! Sometimes I just wonder where all the fat goes! ?????

I've tried to appreciate my natural skinniness that I can eat whatever and not gain no weight, but I've been tortured my whole life because of how skinny I am. I've seen the dirtiest look that people give me and the way they judge me. And it's ridiculous nowadays how people want to be so skinny, especially celebrities. It doesn't make sense to me. ????? Oh dear...what have the world become...

WOW thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I really appreciate all of your answers! And it's pretty good to hear that I'm not the only one that's going through this. Thank you so much again! :)

Answer 1

I'm also about to be 18 and I'm naturally very skinny. I'm 5 foot and a 1/2 ish and weigh just about 90 pounds. I just ate a number 5 from taco bell and the 7 layer crunch wrap supreme and tomorrow I will have LOST 5 pounds!

I mean, I guess I like being skinny .. but I would LOVE to have some thighs and some curves. you know? Like everyone always says 'oh, your so skinny!' .. and I usually just shoot them the dirtiest look. I noticed that since I've been working out alot more (not today, ha) I seem more tone and that my body is starting to look a little better.

I try not to let it bother me, but I have to admit sometimes it does. I can NEVER find jeans that fit me, or are made small enough, I feel like I look 12 years old .. If I dont really dress up and go out to eat I get asked 'how many kids menus?' and they'll ask my boyfriend like hes my dad! It gets me so mad.

I just try to work out and instead of 'dieting' I get to eat whatever I want. Since I dont gain weight, I just try to tone my body. I deal with it by just ignoring people. If people shoot me a dirty look then whatever they shoot me a dirty look. There are SO MANY different body types and everyone wants to be a different one than they are.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Are you sure there's not some medical problem? I'm 5'5 and 105 lbs and that is pretty underweight so I can only imagine how small you must be. You might want to see another doctor for a second opinion. Have you had your thyroid checked? I know how you feel though, people make rude comments to skinny people that they would never think of saying to an overweight person. I think people assume if you're that skinny you must have some eating disorder and you really have no idea what you look like. I'm assuming you live in the US, and 60% of the population is overweight so they're just shocked to see a skinny person. Don't let them get to you. There is nothing wrong with being naturally thin, although I would recommend seeing another doctor, you are very underweight for your height. 110 lbs would still be pretty thin, but you probably would look and feel better with a little more weight. However if you feel fine and think you look good, that's really all that matters. Don't let people make you feel bad. Chances are, they're just jealous you can eat whatever you want and not gain weight.

Answer 3

Personally, I have the opposite extreme, but I can understand. People constantly think I am unhealthy because of my weight. They naturally assume I am lazy and have diabetes, high blood pressure, and that I eat poorly. I have been told by my doc that I am very healthy. And since I am an active person and do eat healthy foods , I just may be "naturally" not-so-skinny. However, I have a few friends like this, and they don't like it to be SO thin either. I think our society has put too much pressure on appearance and has forgotten what really counts. That is how well you treat other people. The ridicule you are experiencing is jealousy, and if people are mistreating you for your size (large or small), then are they really worth your energy? I know that my very skinny friends and I are warm hearted people that have a great time together. In a nutshell, if people would stop making assumptions about others from their appearance and just try to get to know people and appreciate differences, the world would be a better place. Let it go. Don't give the jerks the power of affecting your attitude, because that you do have control over.

Answer 4

I know exactly what you are saying. I am very thin also and my peers have said I have an eating disorder since I was in 3rd grade. But I eat all the time, I'm 5'3 and weigh 98 lbs.

My mom and Grandmother were the same way too, but when they got older the ability to eat whatever they wanted suddenly disappeared and they gained weight really quickly. I suggest working out and learning to eat right now. An added bonus is that muscle weighs more than fat so in working out you will gain weight and look more healthy.

Just Ignore anyone who looks at you and judges you before they even talk to you. They aren't worth your time! that doesn't mean you should snub everyone who looks at you like that but just realize they don't know you and their opinion doesn't really matter as long as you are happy.

For the small chest problem I guess you could use a padded bra, or just think positive. Plenty of famous models have small chests. Embrace who you are! Be healthy and happy with your body.

Answer 5

First of all any nasty comments or looks you get are all stemming from jealousy. I'm 5"11 and all through high school people were cruel. I'd even been directly asked if I ate. Which is mean and stupid. But like I said; jealousy. People want what they don't have. Don't let other peoples insecurities get you down. Like you said, enjoy it. My friends were always amazed at how much food I could put away. I used to have a huge issue with my height and weight. Now if people have an issue being short that's their problem, and I'm all about wearing heels. As for the weight; I had a baby almost three years ago and I am thirty pounds heavier. And a lot of the time wish I were my old skinny self. Go figure!

Answer 6

I have had the exact same problem. I eat more than most people I know yet I am still constantly being accused of having an eating disorder. I have filled out more recently, I drink protien shakes all the time to keep the weight on.

In a couple years you will LOVE being skinny. You will start to put on a little weight, and your friends will be jealous of your naturally good body. When you go to college and everyone is gaining the "freshman 15", you won't have any worries. I know this from experiance, I went to college and my perspective on my body completly changed.When people comment about your weight, it is almost always because of jealousy.

To me it used to really hurt when people would make judgemental comments. People are always willing to tell someone they are too skinny, yet its taboo to say someone is too fat (to their face) . It is the same thing. I don't get it either...brush it off take it as jealousy, and just be happy and healthy. Remember you naturally have the body that others spend hours in the gym, and on crazy diets to achieve.

Answer 7

I know exactly what you mean. I'm 34, and I've been skinny all of my life. People have ridiculed me and given me dirty looks since I can remember. I've since had a couple of children, and I only gain weight when I use the Depo Provera birth control shot. I do notice that I'm treated better with more meat on my bones.

Do you have any children yet? Some women gain weight when they become pregnant, and then lose little to no weight after the child is born. That may or may not happen to you. It's hard to say.

I've found that people have ridiculed me about my size because they have problems with themselves. As long as you're in good health, don't focus on what ignorant people think. Love yourself and surround yourself with loving people with positive attitudes, and you'll shine.

Remember, God created us in His image, so don't argue with that.

Answer 8

I have been super skinny my whole life too. My measurements are 33-24-37.5. I even had a child and gained 40 pounds during my pregnancy. I lost 25 of it the first week and a half after I had my daughter and the rest fell off within the next month. You are certainly not alone my skinny friend!!!! Keep your head up, all those people are just jealous!!!!

Answer 9

You should consider yourself blessed that weight gain is not a major concern for you. You should however eat healthy. Junk food is not good for your health even if it doesn't make you fat.

As far as concern for your appearence and chest size consider that not every guy is attracted to women that are "large" in that area. Naturally slender "small" women are very attractive to many guys too. People that look at you askance likely make assumptions they should not about your appearence.

Be happy in what you are. It is a fickle world. Many people today do not know what beauty is. They do not know what too thin is or too fat is. Be healthy first, take care of yourself, be pleasant and honest and I'd guess that many guys do and will find you attractive and fun to be around.

Answer 10

i`m naturally skinny & have a fast metabolism...thank god i don`t really have to concern myself with my weight...i can eat what i want & don`t have to follow a strict exercise regimen...i`m physically active (i like to walk & go out dancing), but i`ll never be one of those folks who enjoys going to the gym & following a boring routine of specific exercises...i`m 5'4" & weigh 105 (the only reason i know this is because i recently went to the doctor for a check-up)...i don`t own a scale & i`m not obsessed with my weight...if i occasionally feel a bit pudgy or my clothes feel a bit tight, i simply eat a little less or pick up the activity level...but other people try to judge me.."why don`t u eat more???" or "do u have some kind of eating disorder???" i just laugh, because if these people ever saw me eat, they`d know right away that i`m a healthy eater...the food just doesn`t stick to me!!! & many times it`s difficult for me to find properly fitting clothes, one, because i`m short & two, because my top half is rather naturally well-endowed (36c), so buying things that fit properly on both the top & bottom can be a challenge at times...so, being slimmer isn`t always what it`s cracked up to be...there are good & bad things about it, just as with everything...as long as u are healthy & a reasonable weight, i think u shouldn`t worry...