What do you think of people who are naturally slim?

Posts: 38 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I used to think they were just genetically blessed whereas I would have to work at it for the rest of my life. What about you?

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    I used to think they were just genetically blessed whereas I would have to work at it for the rest of my life. What about you?

    Not quite sure what you're saying.

    Do you still think they are genetically blessed?
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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    If they aren't getting buff, it's because they aren't consuming the calories needed to do it. And while many may have a higher metabolic rate, math still applies. Eat more than your TDEE consistently and you'll gain weight.

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    You have no idea how much my boyfriend eats and still cant gain weight... he has see his gp aswell and they have told him also he will find it it hard. He has high medolism and works 7.30am until 6pm mon to firday and always on his feet. And he's over 6 ft aswell...

    If i could id show you a picture of his breakfast
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    Damit ;(
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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Disagree. There are lots of male bodybuilders today under 5'6".
    Dependent on calorie intake. It's basic math. The whole "naturally lean" thing is a myth (unless there's some underlying health issue). Eat more than one's TDEE consistently and they will gain weight.

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    You won't convince that nobody struggles to keep weight on because I know better.
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    You have no idea how much my boyfriend eats and still cant gain weight... he has see his gp aswell and they have told him also he will find it it hard. He has high medolism and works 7.30am until 6pm mon to firday and always on his feet. And he's over 6 ft aswell...

    If i could id show you a picture of his breakfast

    Does he have a diagnosed thyroid problem such as hyperthyroidism?

    Nobody's saying that doesn't affect CICO.

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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Yes, anecdotes surely are better evidence than actual science and clinical studies. ;) Not trying to convince you, just debating against your opinions.

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    It's not opinion, it's fact. I'm surprised that when you studied nutrition it wasn't covered. I'm not debating it because it's ridiculous.
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    My husband and his family are naturally slim. But there's a "catch" they don't eat as much, only eat when they are actually hungry and are pretty active just day to day. I don't know about his siblings but my husband works out to a 400-600 calorie burn pretty much daily.

    But he and his 1 brother, 3 sisters all are built very slim and look great. I don't think I could healthily get 110 pounds and still look good.
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