I'm underweight but my stomach looks big?
sarawr66
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Hey everyone! So I'm having a bit if an issue. Over the past several months I've started eating really really clean. I'm 5'8 and went from 135lbs to 113lbs. This scared me a lot . The odd thing is I may be underweight but I look big? Like I don't look fat. But my stomach extends quite a bit. I'm doing cardio 6 days/week and burning about 300 calories per day. I eat roughly 1600-1800 calories everyday. I've just started a bit if weight training as well. Is there any tips anyone can give me about improving my figure and maybe gaining a few pounds without getting fat? I'll attach a picture or tw . Maybe its just me but I don't feel like I look 113 lbs 
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Problem: Belly pooch
Physical Factors: Tight hip flexors and weak lower abs will tilt your hips forward, causing the lower part of your belly to stick out.
Exercises: Strengthen your lower abdominal with exercises such as leg lifts, hanging pikes, and swiss ball passes. To loosen your hips, make the hip flexor stretch a part of your workout routine.
Thanks so much
I've just started my weight training and working on my core so I'm hoping this helps!! 0 -
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This is such a sad post. Please seek help for body dysmorphia. You look very much 5'8 113 pounds - your stomach does not extend and does not look big.0
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When I'm near 110 and eat my belly gets huge but its back down in the morning, of course. My friend says its because I'm thin enough to see the food in my belly at that point, LOL. That being said, I am short enough to be healthy at 110. You look gorgeous but I think you will be 100x happier once you start exercising and put a few good, healthy pounds on. 0
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Thank you so much for the positive feedbackWhen I'm near 110 and eat my belly gets huge but its back down in the morning, of course. My friend says its because I'm thin enough to see the food in my belly at that point, LOL. That being said, I am short enough to be healthy at 110. You look gorgeous but I think you will be 100x happier once you start exercising and put a few good, healthy pounds on. I know I'm really underweight and it freaked me out when I found out. I've been trying to put on some weight by eating a few more calories and weight lifting. No results so far but that doesn't mean they won't happen definitely takes time.
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This is what i was looking for...thanks!Problem: Belly pooch
Physical Factors: Tight hip flexors and weak lower abs will tilt your hips forward, causing the lower part of your belly to stick out.
Exercises: Strengthen your lower abdominal with exercises such as leg lifts, hanging pikes, and swiss ball passes. To loosen your hips, make the hip flexor stretch a part of your workout routine.
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I weighed 102 to 105 until i hit 45 , then went up to 114 or so and stayed there for maybe 10 years....i ate whatever i wanted during ALL that time.....carbs, ice cream, fresh veggies, steak.....anything i wanted.
Right now, you have a fast metabolism, thank your lucky stars. .... and be careful of what you ask for Good Luck. 0 -
Thank you so much for the positive feedbackWhen I'm near 110 and eat my belly gets huge but its back down in the morning, of course. My friend says its because I'm thin enough to see the food in my belly at that point, LOL. That being said, I am short enough to be healthy at 110. You look gorgeous but I think you will be 100x happier once you start exercising and put a few good, healthy pounds on. I know I'm really underweight and it freaked me out when I found out. I've been trying to put on some weight by eating a few more calories and weight lifting. No results so far but that doesn't mean they won't happen definitely takes time.
At five eight and active there is no way you are going to gain eating what you are eating. You're not even close to what you would need to maintain.
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good ol' lordosis0
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You're not fat & to gain weight without fat is impossible.0
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I am 3" shorter than you and 113 is approaching seriously UW on me. I don't look healthy unless my belly is sticking out a little. I have to suggest you reorganize your thinking on this.0
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Hey sweet pea, ignore the idiot haters on here. First off, your body is beautiful and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. Secondly, if you'd like to change the shape of any body part you need to develop some muscle mass. I recommend increasing your weight training to 3-4xs per week for a beginner and don't be afraid to lift a little heavier. It won't make you get "bulky" but help tone up a trouble spot. Putting weight on your abdominal exercises will really make a difference too. Heavy "russian twists" can really help change the shape of your tummy. Google "weighted abdominal exercises" and see what you think.
Hope that helps.
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Hey sweet pea, ignore the idiot haters on here. First off, your body is beautiful and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. Secondly, if you'd like to change the shape of any body part you need to develop some muscle mass. I recommend increasing your weight training to 3-4xs per week for a beginner and don't be afraid to lift a little heavier. It won't make you get "bulky" but help tone up a trouble spot. Putting weight on your abdominal exercises will really make a difference too. Heavy "russian twists" can really help change the shape of your tummy. Google "weighted abdominal exercises" and see what you think.
Hope that helps.
Thank you so much all I was asking for was help, so thank you a lot for that. I've started to do more weight training as well so hopefully I'll start to see some results in a month or two I'll definitely up my weights as well!
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I always feel this way to. I'm 5'6 114lbs, and I feel like my arms and chest are small but my stomach is huge!!!0
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I have an ED, I know I need help. And I am getting some already
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At leas you're aware you have an ED and are getting help. That's important.
The biggest thing I've noticed with women, especially around my age or younger, is terrible posture which can make your body shape look different. Focus on standing straight and it'll change a lot.
But really your issue is mental and like I said, you're aware of it on some level. Your stomach is fine. Learn to love your body, you look great.0 -
Lol. Of all the advice you take, it's that one.Hey sweet pea, ignore the idiot haters on here. First off, your body is beautiful and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. Secondly, if you'd like to change the shape of any body part you need to develop some muscle mass. I recommend increasing your weight training to 3-4xs per week for a beginner and don't be afraid to lift a little heavier. It won't make you get "bulky" but help tone up a trouble spot. Putting weight on your abdominal exercises will really make a difference too. Heavy "russian twists" can really help change the shape of your tummy. Google "weighted abdominal exercises" and see what you think.
Hope that helps.
Thank you so much all I was asking for was help, so thank you a lot for that. I've started to do more weight training as well so hopefully I'll start to see some results in a month or two I'll definitely up my weights as well!
I love you MFP
I was taking into account the advice everyone was giving me. I was just happy to see somebody act nicer towards me rather than tell me about my "body dysmorphia" or "eating disorder". I have neither of those. Yes I am self-conscious, as is almost every other woman on the planet. No I do not need help. I am fully aware I am not fat or large, I meant that for the way the rest of my body looks my stomach sticks out a lot. Yes I now know I need to improve my posture and add more weight training into my routine. I'm just sick of rude comments and rude people. I made this post to ask for help not to be spoken rudely to.-1 -
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Some ballet classes or barre work, yoga, and/or Pilates will help your posture greatly. These programs will also strengthen your core muscles which are contributing to the poor posture.0
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AshleyECoo[quote= wrote:
Lol. Of all the advice you take, it's that one.Hey sweet pea, ignore the idiot haters on here. First off, your body is beautiful and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. Secondly, if you'd like to change the shape of any body part you need to develop some muscle mass. I recommend increasing your weight training to 3-4xs per week for a beginner and don't be afraid to lift a little heavier. It won't make you get "bulky" but help tone up a trouble spot. Putting weight on your abdominal exercises will really make a difference too. Heavy "russian twists" can really help change the shape of your tummy. Google "weighted abdominal exercises" and see what you think.
Hope that helps.
Thank you so much all I was asking for was help, so thank you a lot for that. I've started to do more weight training as well so hopefully I'll start to see some results in a month or two I'll definitely up my weights as well!
I love you MFP
I was taking into account the advice everyone was giving me. I was just happy to see somebody act nicer towards me rather than tell me about my "body dysmorphia" or "eating disorder". I have neither of those. Yes I am self-conscious, as is almost every other woman on the planet. No I do not need help. I am fully aware I am not fat or large, I meant that for the way the rest of my body looks my stomach sticks out a lot. Yes I now know I need to improve my posture and add more weight training into my routine. I'm just sick of rude comments and rude people. I made this post to ask for help not to be spoken rudely to.
Wrong on all counts.
Excuse me?
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skinnyinnotime wrote: »
I eat 1600-1800 after taking into account the 300 I burn. So really I'm eating 1900- 2100 calories in a day. I really can't eat more without eating unhealthy, I have tried and my body has a hard time handling more food. Like I'm not hungry enough to eat more than that.
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bellesouth18 wrote: »Some ballet classes or barre work, yoga, and/or Pilates will help your posture greatly. These programs will also strengthen your core muscles which are contributing to the poor posture.
Awesome thanks the gym I go to offers yoga so I'll look into that.
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Your stomach does not look big, at all. I agree that dance/yoga/pilates are good for your core and posture. I'm a dancer. But, I also lift heavy weights. I recommend that.0
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BinaryPulsar wrote: »Your stomach does not look big, at all. I agree that dance/yoga/pilates are good for your core and posture. I'm a dancer. But, I also lift heavy weights. I recommend that.
Awesome thanks I used to do belly dance but its not offered here anymore. I've been lifting heavy weights as well for about a week now 0 -
BinaryPulsar wrote: »Your stomach does not look big, at all. I agree that dance/yoga/pilates are good for your core and posture. I'm a dancer. But, I also lift heavy weights. I recommend that.
Awesome thanks I used to do belly dance but its not offered here anymore. I've been lifting heavy weights as well for about a week now
Great. I saw some effect after two weeks of lifting (probably a muscle pump). Even more after two months. Excellent progress after 6 months. And then continuing progress after that. I like Strong Curves by Bret Contreras. You should eat at maintenance at least, maybe a bit more for a little while.
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