honest feedback---> is there a such thing as too thin?

Yeah, there is such a thing as too thin; as an example look at a picture of someone who suffers from an eating disorder. You don't look bad, and your weight is at the very lower end of a healthy BMI for your height. So, just as a precaution, don't go below a BMI of 18.5 (underweight range), as that brings a huge load of health problems that are just as bad as those concerned with being in the overweight range. For instance, women who are underweight (and in fact, also those who are at the lower end of their "healthy" BMI range, below a BMI of 19.6) have an increased chance of delivering a baby prematurely (which is very bad, so if you ever start thinking about getting pregnant, I would suggest trying to gain some weight first). However, if you make sure to eat healthy, have a net of more than 1200 calories per day, and are getting all your necessary nutrients, you are fine

It's tough to base on two photos, especially the second photo where you are making a weird face and causing your clavicle to look overly visible. It's really difficult to tell if you are too thin because we can not see the tell tale signs of being too thin, arms, stomach and legs.

However, if you are only going to give me two photos to go off of, I think you look fine, due to you having full cheeks. Your eyes kind of worry me because they look a little sunken in, which can be caused by lack of sleep or poor nutrition. But like I said you are kinda at a weird angle / making a weird face in that picture so that could be the cause. Again, it is difficult to make a judgment call with just two photos.

It says on your page, you want to lose 20 pounds...??..I wouldn't try to lose any weight. Why would want to go under 100 pounds? maybe I missed something...Just be healthy and enjoy life. Life is no fun, if you are worried tooo much about weight.

Maybe think about hitting some more weights, build some tone. You will still been lean, but healthier looking with a stronger frame. Also don't worry about weight it's just a number, it should be about how you feel.

by the numbers with a medium build I would say 5' and 100 lbs then add 5 lbs for every inch over so if you're 5'4 - you should weigh about 120 so really you're not that underweight (again, assuming you have a medium frame) That's about the height of my daughter but you are definitely skinnier than she is. She weighs 129 so she's more towards the top of her weight range than in the middle but she is not fat by any means.

Looking at those pictures alone, I have to admit, especially the 2nd one, you do seem to be on the anorexic side (I see collarbones way more than usual) but that could be from the angle - it doesn't seem as noticeable in the first picture but you have a sweater on that kind of hides them more.

You don't look as if you feel very well in the second one compared to the first but you are a pretty girl.

Here are some things to consider -
do you feel healthy or are you tired, irritable, notice any TOM changes
is your diet nutritionally sound
are you eating enough? do you feel hungry and ignore it?
Do you have body strength (your arms seem thin to me)

My son's girlfriend is taller than I am (I'm 6'1 - she's got to be at least 6'3") and she's a literal stringbean but she eats poorly. She does eat, don't get me wrong she's not starving herself, she just doesn't eat regular balanced meals (they're kids, they like to eat fast food). She is strong though and doesn't appear sickly so I'm guessing she just has a killer metabolism or possibly a thyroid problem (on the hyperactive side)

Maybe consider building some lean muscle to add a little weight to your arms and shoulders?

Oh honey. It kind of pains me that you’ve opened yourself up to this kind of feedback. Especially if you are having trouble understanding the difference between being healthy and underweight, I suspect you don’t have the psychological skin thick enough to weather the deluge of responses that say you’re not okay, just as you are. I just don’t think you needed to bring these voices into where you are right now, because the effect is likely to be more damaging than helpful.

Just understand that our families love us. They love us deeper than any kind strangers on the internet. They know us. They know our history. If your family is expressing concern, there is a reason. It may be time for an outside opinion. But that opinion should come from a trained medical professional, not a forum of strangers.

I need some honest feedback. Currently I am 5'4" and around 110 lbs. My family is concerned about my weight because they think I don't look good. I think I look fine. These are some recent pictures of me. Do I look thin or sickly? Honest feedback would help and be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!


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I actually weighed 100 at one time and got scared when I saw my pics. For me 110 is a good weight (I'm 5'4" too), but now with a bit more knowledge I'll strive for 120 just because now I know I ate healthier around that weight and because now (at 140) I know what it feels to have boobs (didn't have those at 110! I hope I can keep them all the way down to 120)

Oh honey. It kind of pains me that you’ve opened yourself up to this kind of feedback. Especially if you are having trouble understanding the difference between being healthy and underweight, I suspect you don’t have the psychological skin thick enough to weather the deluge of responses that say you’re not okay, just as you are. I just don’t think you needed to bring these voices into where you are right now, because the effect is likely to be more damaging than helpful.

Just understand that our families love us. They love us deeper than any kind strangers on the internet. They know us. They know our history. If your family is expressing concern, there is a reason. It may be time for an outside opinion. But that opinion should come from a trained medical professional, not a forum of strangers.

That's an awesome post!

Please look at this post http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/214923-a-different-kind-of-before-after and see how much better she looks with adding a few pounds. Per her blog she is willing to talk maybe you can send her an email and discuss some of your concerns.

hit the weights to get that muscle you'll look even better,