What is "too skinny" (pics)

dgbiggz

All but the first one look too skinny to me, but that's just me. :flowerforyou:

Anomalia

they're all hot

DaveRCF

I find it interesting that many women posting on this thread immediately compare themselves to these photos. I don't think the OP had that in mind, because as many of you state as well, we are all built differently and the "right" weight and the "right" figure don't come in a "one size fits all" package.

Nevertheless, fascinatinig to read the comments.This sort of thing kind of gets into people's heads when it really shouldn't.

NYCDutchess

I cant see the pic,

mickipedia

I find it interesting that many women posting on this thread immediately compare themselves to these photos. I don't think the OP had that in mind, because as many of you state as well, we are all built differently and the "right" weight and the "right" figure don't come in a "one size fits all" package.

Nevertheless, fascinatinig to read the comments.This sort of thing kind of gets into people's heads when it really shouldn't.

This is true, I simply picked these because they are probably close-ish to my age (I'm 20) and have a similiar straight up and down shape to them (again similar to myself)

I find it interesting that people automatically compare themselves.. Yet some others slate us all for judging :noway:

My1985Freckles

4 and 6 could use a cheeseburger. 1 looks great, but could lose a few pounds. 2 and 5 look pretty much perfect.

tkcasta

I think there's a huge stigma on anyone who is trying to lose weight or be more fit. Someone is always going to be there to tell you not to. Seeing someone go from being very heavy to not heavy can be a shock and others may not know how to process it. What's important is that you're eating enough (at least 1200) calories and so long as you aren't pushing your body to be what it's not.

When I tell people I want to lose 150lbs they freak out and tell me all I need to lose is like 30 or 40, either they are trying to be nice, or they're delusional, no one knows your body better than you do. Keep up the good work.

A_Fit_Mom

I find it interesting that many women posting on this thread immediately compare themselves to these photos. I don't think the OP had that in mind, because as many of you state as well, we are all built differently and the "right" weight and the "right" figure don't come in a "one size fits all" package.

Nevertheless, fascinatinig to read the comments.This sort of thing kind of gets into people's heads when it really shouldn't.

I think it's natural for most women to compare themselves to others. Especially when you are losing weight and have goals. It's nice to see a picture of someone fit, and say "that is what I want to look like".

GrokOn

1,2,and 5 are perfect. one being on the bigger side of perfect and 5 on the low end 2 is perfection she is toned and has enough fat not to be too cut. The others are too skinny IMO.

Joannie30

In my opinion, the first two are STUNNING!!! Really, gorgeous!

The last 4 i think are too skinny, but that's just my personal opinion...

Shausil82

I would love to have a body that looks like 1 or 2.

adavis59

Numbers 4, 5, 6 are too skinny, not healthy looking at all!

renkath

Here is a whole range of healthy bodies.

http://ninamatsumoto.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/athletic-body-diversity-reference-for-artists/

renkath

Has no one pointed out that #4 looks like a 10 year old or that #5 has a freakishly small ribcage for a human?

TheLastBeginning

#3 and #4 are what I intend on looking like. Not because they are super stick skinny but because that is my body shape. #2 and #5 would be awesome but I don't have the boobs.

Vyshness8699

I think # 5 and 6 are too skinny and #2 is the ideal perfect body but 1 doesn't look bad she is average

TheFitHooker

I find it interesting that many women posting on this thread immediately compare themselves to these photos. I don't think the OP had that in mind, because as many of you state as well, we are all built differently and the "right" weight and the "right" figure don't come in a "one size fits all" package.

Nevertheless, fascinatinig to read the comments.This sort of thing kind of gets into people's heads when it really shouldn't.

I think it's natural for most women to compare themselves to others. Especially when you are losing weight and have goals. It's nice to see a picture of someone fit, and say "that is what I want to look like".

Agreed! It is possibly just a woman thing, but I think it's pretty normal. I really like to find people who have similar body shapes to mine to get an idea of what will look good on me so I can set my goal and go for it.

graelwyn

I will just say that I consider ribs and hipbones jutting out to be an indication of someone being underweight, aka too thin.
I have seen naturally very thin people, but they don't tend to have ribs and hipbones jutting out like number 6. Not in my experience anyway. I would say 'too skinny' is when someone is forcing their body below it's healthy weight to a point it is endangering their health.

MFPAddict

UsedToBeHusky

1, 2, & 3 are okay. Though, I personally want to be somewhere around 2.

4, 5, & 6 seem to be a little too thin in my opinion. Especially, 6.

But some people are naturally framed small and so these shapes might be acceptable for them. I'm a larger framed person so at those sizes I would appear almost skeletal. I'll be super happy when I get to 1!