Am I too thin?
amoreamore
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Well, I had this discussion with my family for the first time today- they are calling me too thin.
Granted, I'm probably thinner than I've been my entire adult life, but I'm still within a perfectly healthy range. At 5'9 and 145 lbs, I'm not underweight at all. I've still got belly fat and jiggly thighs... My ultimate goal is to get down to 130 lbs, then regain 5 lbs in muscle. I know it's a lot, but I think that if I don't get below 130, I should be fine.
What do you all think? 5'9 and 145, too skinny?
Granted, I'm probably thinner than I've been my entire adult life, but I'm still within a perfectly healthy range. At 5'9 and 145 lbs, I'm not underweight at all. I've still got belly fat and jiggly thighs... My ultimate goal is to get down to 130 lbs, then regain 5 lbs in muscle. I know it's a lot, but I think that if I don't get below 130, I should be fine.
What do you all think? 5'9 and 145, too skinny?
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If you are in the healthy range, not underweight, there is no real reason to assume that you are too skinny. Are you experiencing any health problems related to being too thin? If not, you're fine. Do what you need to do to achieve your desired physique (strength training, etc). And take care of yourself along the way, as in, love your body along the way, and you'll be fine.0
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You're within normal range, tbh.0
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I am 5'9 and I am trying to get to 145. No it is not too skinny at all. 130 is stretching it. At least for my age of 46. 130 would not be a good look for me.0
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I am 5'9 and I am trying to get to 145. No it is not too skinny at all. 130 is stretching it. At least for my age of 46. 130 would not be a good look for me.
Yes, I understand that 130 would be pushing it... which is why that is the lowest I want to get to. It's sort of a goal and challenge all wrapped up in one.
And yes... You're 46, so I could see you not wanting to be as thin. But I'm 23, I feel like it would suit me better.
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Then how can anyone determine if you're "too" skinny?0
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You know...it could simply be because they're not used to seeing you at this weight. So as compared to the old weight, they feel you look "too thin"...even if you are an average, healthy weight.
On another board I go on I remember a woman saying people at work were telling her she looked "too thin" at 165 and I think 5'4"? IIRC. She had previously been very very heavy. There were a lot of theories, even possible jealousy as one, but quite a few people posted that they'd had a similar experience.
I don't know how much you weighed before, just putting it out there as a possibility as you said this is the lightest you've been as an adult.-1 -
oh wow, I was expecting to read something kooky, and you responded totally reasonably and on point. Good job.0
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I am 5'9 and 145 (estimate). I would personally want to get below 130. We are in the same boat! However, nobody has called me too thin. I still have arm fat, belly fat, and thigh fat to lose.
I have no idea of your body composition, though, so it would be difficult for me to give you a definite answer.
My advice would be to form your own opinions about your body. When you are happy with the way you look, stop losing weight. That's what I am going to go by!
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amoreamore wrote: »Well, I had this discussion with my family for the first time today- they are calling me too thin.
Granted, I'm probably thinner than I've been my entire adult life, but I'm still within a perfectly healthy range. At 5'9 and 145 lbs, I'm not underweight at all. I've still got belly fat and jiggly thighs... My ultimate goal is to get down to 130 lbs, then regain 5 lbs in muscle. I know it's a lot, but I think that if I don't get below 130, I should be fine.
What do you all think? 5'9 and 145, too skinny?
Of course not! My ex boyfriend is your height at weighs 140. He can run a 14 minute 5k and do 50 pull ups in a row.
My guess is that your family only thinks you are too skinny because they are overweight. Show them a BMI chart and offer to take them to the gym!
Don't let people hate on your success
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You know...it could simply be because they're not used to seeing you at this weight. So as compared to the old weight, they feel you look "too thin"...even if you are an average, healthy weight.
You know what, this is probably it. I honestly don't feel as if I'm too thin. I still have a decent amount of body fat on my body, and would have to lose another 20-25 pounds before being considered underweight.
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I am 5'9 and 145 (estimate). I would personally want to get below 130. We are in the same boat! However, nobody has called me too thin. I still have arm fat, belly fat, and thigh fat to lose.
I have no idea of your body composition, though, so it would be difficult for me to give you a definite answer.
My advice would be to form your own opinions about your body. When you are happy with the way you look, stop losing weight. That's what I am going to go by!
Good luck!
Yeah... I guess 125 and below is underweight for 5'9, which is why I don't want to drop below 130. My body fat is still at about 24 percent. So I still have lots of working out to do. And fat to lose.
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noexcusesjustresults2014 wrote: »My guess is that your family only thinks you are too skinny because they are overweight. Show them a BMI chart and offer to take them to the gym!
Don't let people hate on your success
That's the odd part! You would expect fat logic from fat people! But they are healthy weight/size. Perhaps a bit heavier (10-15 extra), but that's to be expected since they are up there in age. They eat right and work out.
It was like a mini intervention. "We don't wanna tell you what to do amoreamore. But we really think you are starting to look too thin. Don't lose anymore weight. You're looking frail".
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noexcusesjustresults2014 wrote: »amoreamore wrote: »Well, I had this discussion with my family for the first time today- they are calling me too thin.
Granted, I'm probably thinner than I've been my entire adult life, but I'm still within a perfectly healthy range. At 5'9 and 145 lbs, I'm not underweight at all. I've still got belly fat and jiggly thighs... My ultimate goal is to get down to 130 lbs, then regain 5 lbs in muscle. I know it's a lot, but I think that if I don't get below 130, I should be fine.
What do you all think? 5'9 and 145, too skinny?
Of course not! My ex boyfriend is your height at weighs 140. He can run a 14 minute 5k and do 50 pull ups in a row.
My guess is that your family only thinks you are too skinny because they are overweight. Show them a BMI chart and offer to take them to the gym!
Don't let people hate on your success
Totally this!! :-)0 -
Oh and then I read the reply below! Hmmm... Well just do your own thang! You're in healthy range :-)0
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You know...it could simply be because they're not used to seeing you at this weight. So as compared to the old weight, they feel you look "too thin"...even if you are an average, healthy weight.
On another board I go on I remember a woman saying people at work were telling her she looked "too thin" at 165 and I think 5'4"? IIRC. She had previously been very very heavy. There were a lot of theories, even possible jealousy as one, but quite a few people posted that they'd had a similar experience.
I don't know how much you weighed before, just putting it out there as a possibility as you said this is the lightest you've been as an adult.
Just curious why this was tagged... seems reasonable to me.
I think as long as you're in a healthy weight range, losing healthily, and don't feel you are too thin yourself: you're fine.
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Don't worry about being flagged, people seem to do it all over the place
I keep being told to stop losing weight and I'm still 8lb above maximum BMI for my height but I kind of see what they mean ...it's all down to where you carry the weight and I'm fortunate in my body shape..so the only person who can determine "too thin" is you
However I would say that I don't think what we see in the mirror is a true reflection ...bizarrely...We focus in on either good or bad areas depending on our psyche at the time
so I'd get pictures taken ...you can't hide what you really look like in pics for some reason0 -
I would say definitely not- I'm a 5'8"/5'9" guy and I would love to cut down to 145 before beginning a bulk0
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I have the same thing. Because I was over 300 lbs, and now I'm 'normal' people were saying I am too thin. I'm not, I'm on the upper side of normal. It's just a skewed perspective of what they are used to seeing. Give it a year ( I have) and they won't notice as much as the comments will stop. THEN when you talk about losing that last 10 lbs, people won't need to comment
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I am only 5'5 and when I get under 130 lbs I don't look well. I am going to post pics later of how tiny I was before my last injury and steroid treatment etc and the goal size I actually want to be. Where I think I look and feel the best.
I am 162 lbs now and people tell me I look great, but I feel horrible. Do what makes you feel best as long as it is healthy . You are the one that needs to feel comfortable in your own skin.0 -
It may just be a family thing, meaning that if they are used to you being heavier they aren't used to seeing you smaller. I have that problem with my family. When I got to my lowest I was still about 8 lbs above what should be my lowest weight for my height. My family kept telling me I was too skinny because they were used to me being chunky. I just ignore it and work on feeling the best that I can for me. They only see me in clothes and I'm the one who has to live with my body, not them.0
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My sister in law lost a lot of weight leading up to my wedding. She "looked" too skinny but it was only because I wasn't used to seeing her that size. She was working with a nutritionist at her job so I had every reason to believe she was still a healthy weight. Now that it's several years later I've gotten used to her new size and she looks normal. It'll take time but your family will adapt to seeing you at your new size. Great job on the loss btw!0
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I wish MFP emphasized bodyfat percentage more than weight, as a lot of bodycomp issues would be made much more clear. It's not a big mystery or subjective - the problem is that weight by itself is not a very useful metric.
Here is a very helpful explanation and chart:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage
Essential fat for a woman is in the 10-13% range. If somebody's below that, they're probably dangerously thin. The "Athletic" range is probably the ideal one to be in. For females, that's 14-20%.0 -
feisty_bucket wrote: »I wish MFP emphasized bodyfat percentage more than weight, as a lot of bodycomp issues would be made much more clear. It's not a big mystery or subjective - the problem is that weight by itself is not a very useful metric.
I am at 24.5 percent body fat. I actually have a device to measure. Which is another reason I don't think I'm too thin. Almost 25 percent is quite a lot of fat!
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You're pretty close to my weight and height...I'm 5'8" and between 130-135lbs. I've been told I'm too skinny by some people but generally these comments come from pretty heavy people, so you really have to take it into perspective. I could care less if anyone thinks I'm too skinny because this is the body I live with...not them. Just be happy in your own skin and screw everyone else 0
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14 min 5k = 4.5 minute miles. Impressive.
13:20 is the olympic qualification requirement.0 -
Some people prefer a curvier woman. But, they don't live in your skin. So... Do what makes you feel good, and target what is a sustainable, maintenance weight for you in the long run. I can understand that perhaps family/friends may be worried that you won't stop losing, but as long as that's not the case, I would tell them not to worry. If you talk about weight loss openly, they may also be feeling judged/jealous/envious, even though that was not your intent, so keep that in mind.
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