I think I've became "skinny-fat".

BodyPositive

You're 5'6" and 95 pounds. (I'm pretty sure that's what 6 stone, 11 pounds is). You're not skinny fat... you're just skinny. That's pretty severely underweight - underweight to the degree that you're putting yourself at risk for some serious health consequences. I doubt you have a saggy butt or a belly pooch. These body 'flaws' are more likely in your head than in reality. I would suggest speaking to a doctor and/or a nutritionist and getting some professional help for your health.

There's nothing lean looking about my body, despite my low weight. If you looked at me without clothes, you would think I would weigh a lot heavier.

I have seeked medical help, they are helping me with the emotional side. I am wanting the advice of people who have been in my situation also.

em9371

I'm sorry you're struggling right now, but you CAN change this situation! You need to increase your calories, and eat back your exercise calories. Most importantly, start LIFTING heavy weights. You're body is an incredibly adaptable machine, and you can change skinny-fat into skinny-fab with weight training, adequate protein consumption, and MORE food. You've got nothing to be ashamed about. No one can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start NOW and make a new ending....Lift more, eat more, and say BYE BYE skinny-fat! :flowerforyou:

How many calories? I feel so lost, I'm so scared to increase without the bathroom scales there.

Set mfp to maintainence to get your start figure, then slowly increase towards that addimg maybe 100-200 per week. Maintenance for your height and weight should be around 2000, maybe more depending in activity level.
Once you have adjusted to that, up again for a small gain per week until your weight is at a healthy level.

BodyPositive

This past few weeks I've come home from school, and try to find foods that will energize me to work out.

By work out, I mean Jillian Michaels dvds/yoga/body weight training.

But I make the wrong choices and the truth is, I think of eating chocolate as a way to motivate myself to work out as it gives me "energy". I take never ending handfuls of cereal, bread...

I NEED to know a good meal to have when I come in from school as I feel in control and energized.

Jules2Be

You're 5'6" and 95 pounds. (I'm pretty sure that's what 6 stone, 11 pounds is). You're not skinny fat... you're just skinny. That's pretty severely underweight - underweight to the degree that you're putting yourself at risk for some serious health consequences. I doubt you have a saggy butt or a belly pooch. These body 'flaws' are more likely in your head than in reality. I would suggest speaking to a doctor and/or a nutritionist and getting some professional help for your health.

There's nothing lean looking about my body, despite my low weight. If you looked at me without clothes, you would think I would weigh a lot heavier.

I have seeked medical help, they are helping me with the emotional side. I am wanting the advice of people who have been in my situation also.

sweetie we are so proud of you for reaching out.

BodyPositive

I'm sorry you're struggling right now, but you CAN change this situation! You need to increase your calories, and eat back your exercise calories. Most importantly, start LIFTING heavy weights. You're body is an incredibly adaptable machine, and you can change skinny-fat into skinny-fab with weight training, adequate protein consumption, and MORE food. You've got nothing to be ashamed about. No one can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start NOW and make a new ending....Lift more, eat more, and say BYE BYE skinny-fat! :flowerforyou:

How many calories? I feel so lost, I'm so scared to increase without the bathroom scales there.

Set mfp to maintainence to get your start figure, then slowly increase towards that addimg maybe 100-200 per week. Maintenance for your height and weight should be around 2000, maybe more depending in activity level.
Once you have adjusted to that, up again for a small gain per week until your weight is at a healthy level.

I don't have an accurate weight at the moment, I am not sure if I have gained since seeing 6 stone 11 on the scales, my mother has hid the scales as a way to help me.. should I still input 6 stone 11?

BodyPositive

sweetie we are so proud of you for reaching out.
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I'm happy I'm able to seek support on here. My mam is also supporting me but I don't feel it's enough. She's trying to stop me from exercising, but I need muscle back.
Tomorrow is my birthday, so there's going to be a lot of junk, I'm afraid I'll lose control. Should I just eat and then properly start on Monday?

dorkusmalorkus

sweetie we are so proud of you for reaching out.

I'm happy I'm able to seek support on here. My mam is also supporting me but I don't feel it's enough. She's trying to stop me from exercising, but I need muscle back.
Tomorrow is my birthday, so there's going to be a lot of junk, I'm afraid I'll lose control. Should I just eat and then properly start on Monday?
[/quote] that might be a good time for you to exercise your will and ability to not freak out over calories. just remember, its not the end of the world, and not every piece of cake needs to be ran off, you wont wake up obese and in a mumu honey buns

jodiex92

I was not in this exact situation but really simular. I ended up 3 stone underweight (not intentional) I was unaware actually how much I was undereating as I did not try to lose weight, I just got more busy and realise until it was too late. Unfortunatly I ended up in hospital for a few weeks and it took a hard 5/6 months to get back to a healthy weight.

In the process of this whole thing, whilst I was underweight it took a long time for me to realise that I actually was. I remember thinking the same questions you are now, 'why don't i feel it' 'what should i be eating' 'what is a normal amount'
I spent time trying to think, should I be eating more protein, fat... what type of fat? In the mean time, this led to more weight loss. The key point I missed was that I had to eat MORE, it didn't matter what it was (to an extent) it just had to be more. But I was so focused on a certain plan etc that I ended up losing more, resulting in me becoming really weak/ill. I was lucky and managed to gain weight. But it was a long process, much longer than it needed to be.
But I agree that it is good you are seeking professional help, as sometimes its all mind and you just need to try figure it out with someone who can give expert advice.

I'm by no means at the best place, but i'm a hell of a lot healthier right now and I would never underestimate the importance of getting enough cals/nutrition. I learned the hard way.
Best of luck

em9371

Try healthy snacks that will give you energy and contain fats, carbs and protein, , like fruit with yogurt and nuts, crackers with cheese, hummus and veggies for example.

For meals, my diary is open if you want any ideas.
Generally a protein such as meat, fish, eggs, a carb like brown rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, for fat olive oil, avocado, cheese, and lots of veggies :-)
As yarwell said, cheese omelettes are quick, easy to make and are a higher cal way to get your protein in.

dhakiyya

I'm happy I'm able to seek support on here. My mam is also supporting me but I don't feel it's enough. She's trying to stop me from exercising, but I need muscle back.
Tomorrow is my birthday, so there's going to be a lot of junk, I'm afraid I'll lose control. Should I just eat and then properly start on Monday?

can you show her some information on weight training? If you're trying to gain muscle you don't want to be doing that much cardio. If you can find something about the health benefits of weight training, plus how it can help to speed up your metabolism, follow good nutrition etc, and show that to your mum, then she'll know you're doing it safely and to gain weight the healthy way, and become more healthy, rather than as a way to starve, then she'll be on your side and will support you in it (she might want to join you even!) - there are a lot of articles on the web about weight training and healthy nutrition for women, you should be able to find something

em9371

I'm sorry you're struggling right now, but you CAN change this situation! You need to increase your calories, and eat back your exercise calories. Most importantly, start LIFTING heavy weights. You're body is an incredibly adaptable machine, and you can change skinny-fat into skinny-fab with weight training, adequate protein consumption, and MORE food. You've got nothing to be ashamed about. No one can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start NOW and make a new ending....Lift more, eat more, and say BYE BYE skinny-fat! :flowerforyou:

How many calories? I feel so lost, I'm so scared to increase without the bathroom scales there.

Set mfp to maintainence to get your start figure, then slowly increase towards that addimg maybe 100-200 per week. Maintenance for your height and weight should be around 2000, maybe more depending in activity level.
Once you have adjusted to that, up again for a small gain per week until your weight is at a healthy level.

I don't have an accurate weight at the moment, I am not sure if I have gained since seeing 6 stone 11 on the scales, my mother has hid the scales as a way to help me.. should I still input 6 stone 11?

Go with maybe 7 stone, but a few pounds either way shouldn't make much difference to your allowance.

Sabine_Stroehm

6 stone 11LBS? Sweetie: you're gonna need some help to get out of this mess I think. You're very thin for 5'6". Please see a doctor or a nutritionist. And talk to someone about your eating. That is low.

BodyPositive

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