I work out, yet I'm "skinny fat?"

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  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    20 is borderline underweight BMI. Please don't lose weight.


    20 isnt borderline underweight BMI.
  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    Thanks everyone, all useful stuff! I am 10kg heavier than in my profile pics, which I haven't updated because I hate the way I look now. I was concerned about strength training because I thought that it would maybe make that area look worse, as I need to be lean for the muscle to show, but I think strength training is the way to go. I did try to start blogilates and it was so hard, so it shows how out of shape I am!

    blogilates is not strength training. Repeatedly squatting, bench pressing, deadlifting, overhead pressing and barbell rowing heavy weights that make you strain and turn red at least 3 days a week is strength training.
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
    Has anyone looked at the OP's pictures? I would say that you have a case of body dysmorphia and is not eating enough. I see no love handles or belly pouch. Only skin and bones.

    I've gained 10kg since then.

    Going based off the honor system of your original post, 20 BMI and UK size 6-8 is a healthy weight, so don't focus on losing any more weight. Figure out your maintenance calories, eat them, lift weights and you will burn fat and maintain muscle. Most of all, be patient! The best of us have problem areas, especially around the waist, and your body will choose where it wants to lose fat.
  • peppiee
    peppiee Posts: 84 Member
    Has anyone looked at the OP's pictures? I would say that you have a case of body dysmorphia and is not eating enough. I see no love handles or belly pouch. Only skin and bones.

    This! Eat a bit more and lift heavy, and watch your body become strong and beautiful.
  • LilyMammoth
    LilyMammoth Posts: 38 Member
    Has anyone looked at the OP's pictures? I would say that you have a case of body dysmorphia and is not eating enough. I see no love handles or belly pouch. Only skin and bones.

    I've gained 10kg since then.

    I bet that 10kg looks great! I would go with what people have been suggesting- don't lose more weight, just focus on eating more protein and gaining muscle.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    reduce cardio.
    lift stuff
    EAT MORE!

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