I'm underweight but my stomach looks big?
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I lost forty pounds over the course of a year, but didn't really realize it because I don't keep a scale in the house.
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Western medicine sucks, but as we get older there are things even diet and exercise can't fix. See a doctor, consult them on your exercise plans, and get tests done to make sure there isn't another cause.
wait- you lost somewhere between 4 and 6 dress sizes and didn't notice you're clothes weren't falling off???
And yeah- the horrors of western medicine- chemo for cancers- and vaccines for polo and tetanus and what not- flue shots- really tragic stuff. Western medicine is the devil.
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion on western medicine. Some people prefer a more natural route.
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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 nutrition0
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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.
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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
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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.0
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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-1 -
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!!!
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I lost forty pounds over the course of a year, but didn't really realize it because I don't keep a scale in the house.
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Western medicine sucks, but as we get older there are things even diet and exercise can't fix. See a doctor, consult them on your exercise plans, and get tests done to make sure there isn't another cause.
wait- you lost somewhere between 4 and 6 dress sizes and didn't notice you're clothes weren't falling off???
And yeah- the horrors of western medicine- chemo for cancers- and vaccines for polo and tetanus and what not- flue shots- really tragic stuff. Western medicine is the devil.
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion on western medicine. Some people prefer a more natural route.
yes- you're right- but let's not just assume it's all bad when it saves peoples lives. I can understand wanting to chose other paths- but the reality is western medicine can and will continue to improve our health.
Instead of dying of a simple broken arm- we can save the arm- AND live a full life. It's willfully ignorant to just dismiss it as the deeebbbbiiiillllll
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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.
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*sigh* no belly whatsoever. look, you need to gain weight. speaking as someone who has struggled with anorexia for 10 years, it takes a lot of work to gain weight when you're underweight. either decrease the activity or up your calories (2500, at least). and please, figure out what's behind your body distortion.0
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Just thought I'd let everyone know I now weight around 118-120 lbs (its been fluctuating a bit) I've been doing lots of weights and I've started drinking protein shakes and I've been doing my damn best to eat more calories. Still only eating around 2100 but some days its more. In any case I HAVE gained weight. But I think I've also gained a bit of fat as well so I'm hoping that with more time and weight training that will tone up as well. 0
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Glad to hear you're doing better. Keep it up!
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Well done Sara, you are getting there.0
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Awesome, good job! If you're gaining fat, that means you're likely gaining muscle with the weight training so you're using your time and effort effectively! Woo!0
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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.
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I also have to agree with many other people who stated there thoughts too.0
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AshleyECook wrote: »I have an ED, I know I need help. And I am getting some already
Not posting things like you just did would be a good start. All you're doing is lending support to someone else in their body dysmorphia issues. You have them doesn't mean it's okay for others to have it
I didn't see where she stated it was okay for others to have it when she states is dealing with the same problem0 -
Just thought I'd let everyone know I now weight around 118-120 lbs (its been fluctuating a bit) I've been doing lots of weights and I've started drinking protein shakes and I've been doing my damn best to eat more calories. Still only eating around 2100 but some days its more. In any case I HAVE gained weight. But I think I've also gained a bit of fat as well so I'm hoping that with more time and weight training that will tone up as well.
Have you noticed that you've been able to increase weight on your lifts?0 -
I_Will_End_You wrote: »Just thought I'd let everyone know I now weight around 118-120 lbs (its been fluctuating a bit) I've been doing lots of weights and I've started drinking protein shakes and I've been doing my damn best to eat more calories. Still only eating around 2100 but some days its more. In any case I HAVE gained weight. But I think I've also gained a bit of fat as well so I'm hoping that with more time and weight training that will tone up as well.
Have you noticed that you've been able to increase weight on your lifts?
Yup! I've been increasing every couple weeks after I feel that its not challenging me anymore.
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Problem: Belly pooch
Physical Factors: Tight hip flexors and weak lower abs will tilt your hips forward, causing the lower part of your belly to stick out.
Exercises: Strengthen your lower abdominal with exercises such as leg lifts, hanging pikes, and swiss ball passes. To loosen your hips, make the hip flexor stretch a part of your workout routine.
While I agree with the lordosis comment, unfortunately leg raises tend to work the hip flexors more than the ab muscles, which can cause even more problems with lordosis. Same with hanging pikes.
As an aerialist, every time I invert I'm doing some sort of leg lift. I'm still working on my lordosis.
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I am just like you. I am not underweight, but I am small and thin. I don't have stomach fat (well some, but I don't care much), but I do feel like I have a distended stomach every time I eat. I try to always keep in mind that my spine will be happy if I practice better posture and it helps with that strange belly nonsense. You look lovely, though. 0
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Just remember YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! You're stomach does not look big or stick out.
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First of all, I need to say that I completely understand how you are feeling-- I do think that you might be experiencing some Body Dysmorphia, which I also struggle with. I have dealt with this for YEARS; it lead into my battle with eating and exercise disorders, which I continue to struggle with.
You do NOT have a big stomach AT ALL and you definitely, absolutely, 300% DO look like you weigh 113 lbs, which is positively underweight. At 5'4" and 113 lbs, I am considered a low-average weight. At four inches taller and the same weight, you are well underweight. Please, please, please consider counseling or nutrition education if you are still feeling this way... As someone who has experienced eating disorders and BDD, I cannot stress this more...0 -
Just thought I'd let everyone know I now weight around 118-120 lbs (its been fluctuating a bit) I've been doing lots of weights and I've started drinking protein shakes and I've been doing my damn best to eat more calories. Still only eating around 2100 but some days its more. In any case I HAVE gained weight. But I think I've also gained a bit of fat as well so I'm hoping that with more time and weight training that will tone up as well.
Keep up the good work
Seems like most new comments are not seeing this update from you!0 -
eek your belly doesn't look big to me, you know we have organs in there right? building up muscle can help flatten out the look as well as better posture. If you continue your weight lifting, and maybe even up your calories so that you can sustain muscle gain, your abs will begin to show and everything will *appear* more even.0
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you look fine to me and I agree for those who say you need professional help0
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Just thought I'd let everyone know I now weight around 118-120 lbs (its been fluctuating a bit) I've been doing lots of weights and I've started drinking protein shakes and I've been doing my damn best to eat more calories. Still only eating around 2100 but some days its more. In any case I HAVE gained weight. But I think I've also gained a bit of fat as well so I'm hoping that with more time and weight training that will tone up as well.
Keep up the good work
Seems like most new comments are not seeing this update from you!
Thanks so much! And yeah I know
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Just thought I'd let everyone know I now weight around 118-120 lbs (its been fluctuating a bit) I've been doing lots of weights and I've started drinking protein shakes and I've been doing my damn best to eat more calories. Still only eating around 2100 but some days its more. In any case I HAVE gained weight. But I think I've also gained a bit of fat as well so I'm hoping that with more time and weight training that will tone up as well.
Keep up the good work
Seems like most new comments are not seeing this update from you!
Thanks so much! And yeah I know
No one actually reads through all the comments. Definitely keep it up and learn to love the weights; it's my favorite thing, I love being strong!0 -
Hey! I'm in the same boat as you. I'm at 110lbs but really struggling to eat my total calories. I'm recovering from an eating disorder but I guess I really need to have a look at even higher calorie foods while weight training.
Glad to hear it's working for you.
Thanks to everyone else for the helpful comments...hoping to tighten this stomach soon. 0
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