I'm underweight but my stomach looks big?

Tilandra wrote: »

It's not so much that I dislike pharmaceuticals so much as our doctors a) don't listen because they're rushed through their day, b) tend to just throw chemical pills at us to treat symptoms rather than try to get to the root cause of an illness and treat that instead and c) are undereducated on nutrition

I definitely agree with all of this. I once had an ob/gyn who was awesome...she wanted to hear all about her patients' lives, because to her, everything can affect your health. She really spent time with her patients, explained exactly what she was doing, went over options, pros and cons, and how those options would fit into a patient's lifestyle. She spaced her patients out enough that there was never a rush, you were never left in an examining room for half an hour waiting for a doc, and there was almost never anyone in the waiting room. I have no idea how she stayed in business, but she was the best doc I've ever had, and I'm sad that she retired.

I've never met another doctor who took the time to know their patients and treat them holistically, taking their lifestyle into account, with no rush and lots of pleasant conversation. The others are all in a hurry to treat the overwhelming mass of patients waiting for them. They just don't have the time.

I think you are on the right path and most people are telling you what you already know. Continue your weight training. I think you will have great results in no time. Also to get in more calories, many people usually suggest adding more oils (coconut, olive) to foods, avocados, and nuts.

lukeizlar wrote: »

sarawr66 wrote: »

I don't believe I have body dysmorphia. And I do not have an eating disorder as I'm eating the recommended calories for my height

Body Dysmorphia has nothing to do with calories... You see yourself as fat when you are literally skin and bones skinny. How do you think people become anorexic? They see themselves as fat until they die of starvation.

I'm not saying you're anorexic but take a hard look at yourself and compare it to an "average" girl. You are very very very thin and your stomach does not stick out whatsoever

QFT!!!

daynerz wrote: »

You are skinny fat, you have to tighten your abs with exercises, try planks, leg lifts, bicycle crunch ect... also the pudge will still fade away with a couple more pounds lost, remember it is your horomones that decide which part of your body it sheds fat from

Is there something wrong with you?
This poster is underweight and you are saying the 'pudge' will fade away with a couple more pounds lost'

Seriously, I have seen so many ignorant posts from you and this just about tops the list.
If you cannot think before you post, then maybe you should not post at all.

Well done Sara, you are getting there.

daynerz wrote: »

You are skinny fat, you have to tighten your abs with exercises, try planks, leg lifts, bicycle crunch ect... also the pudge will still fade away with a couple more pounds lost, remember it is your horomones that decide which part of your body it sheds fat from

The exercises you recommended are good core exercises that will help but she is not skinny fat. Her belly is flat and if she is underweight she should not lose more lbs.

OP I think your photo looks great. Core exercises to fix posture and strengthen your midsection should help. If you still think there is an issue you could discuss the possibility of fibroids with your doctor. They are harmless growths than can make your waist thicker.