Obese skinny

Tsoggo
Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
edited November 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it possible to be both skinny and obese? I am 110kg and 5 foot 8 inches tall which makes me obese. But I have narrow shoulders, narrow forearms. I just look thick because of my body fats. Its like I'm just a bone with fats on it lol.
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  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    I also got very skinny legs but very fat thighs
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    edited March 2017
    Anything is possible if you want to tone up a combination of cardio and strength training while also eating at a deficit will help.
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    So how can we help you?

    Oh sorry lol. Some advice on how to start? All ths exercise videos on YouTube are hard for me to perform.
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    I'm not sure I understand much here. Aren't thighs part of the leg? If you are obese and look thick, what makes you say you are skinny? and not judging here, just not sure I understand the question, if you say you have lots of fat, and look thick.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Eat in a calorie deficit

    Find some exercise you enjoy
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    Hi,
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    So how can we help you?

    Oh sorry lol. Some advice on how to start? All ths exercise videos on YouTube are hard for me to perform.

    I ended up editing my post right after I made the post. But yeah definitely think strength training, cardio, and eating at a deficit will help.

    My favorite workouts are taking walks (cardio) stair climbing (cardio), jump rope (cardio), and when I go to the gym I'll work on upper body workouts and increase my resistance as well, and I also focus on my lower body as well. I first warm up at least 5 minutes on an elliptical machine, and then one day focus on upper body, one day lower body, and another day just cardio.

    My favorite videos are also on YouTube befit posts videos and it's free!!
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LEqja3bPU4Q


  • 24clouds
    24clouds Posts: 74 Member
    You need to show a photo for us to understand. I was 112kg and 5 ft 8 so I don't understand
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    bagge72 wrote: »
    I'm not sure I understand much here. Aren't thighs part of the leg? If you are obese and look thick, what makes you say you are skinny? and not judging here, just not sure I understand the question, if you say you have lots of fat, and look thick.
    Sorry dude. English is not my primary language xD. Just imagine a thin guy and just add a coat of fat. That's me
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    But yeah if you want to tone up just add strength training.

    What's your weight in pounds? I think it's at a healthy range right?
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Eat in a calorie deficit

    Find some exercise you enjoy

    That's my problem bro. I want to love running but it always kills me when I try to run
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Eat in a calorie deficit

    Find some exercise you enjoy

    That's my problem bro. I want to love running but it always kills me when I try to run

    Run slower...

    I'm not a 'bro'
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    Everyone carries their weight differently. I have definitely seen some very obese people with very thin, skinny legs and hips. Carrying excess weight around your midsection is the most dangerous.

    As for weight loss, 90% comes from diet alone! In fact, you can lose tons of weight without any exercise. Exercise is great for your health, but isn't needed for weight loss.

    To start, you should visit a TDEE (total daily expenditure) calculator and plug in your stats to find out approx. how many calories your body burns every day. Then you subtract calories from that to determine your deficit. The higher the deficit, the faster you will lose weight. But you also don't want to feel starving and weak all day. So it's all about finding a happy medium.

    After that, just start tracking every morsel of food that goes into your mouth on My Fitness Pal. Invest in a digital kitchen scale (they're very cheap on Amazon) and start weighing your food. It's much more accurate than measuring cups/spoons.

    And honestly, all you have to do is stick to your calorie goal. You can eat whatever you want. Make little changes first: cut out sugary drinks, then junk food, etc. Try to incorporate fresh veggies and good protein into your diet.

    Good luck!
  • Rogstar
    Rogstar Posts: 216 Member
    edited March 2017
    Well, we all have fat on different parts of the body. Some places may look skinny compared to other parts. It doesn't change the fact that you are medically obese, which is having a BMI above 30.

    If you're wondering how to start, all you need to do to lose weight is consume less calories than you burn over time. Exercising helps (and is great for the heart!) but is not required to lose weight. If there is a particular video that you want to do, then do what you can. If it is too hard at first, modify the moves so that you can do them, just try not to stop! I personally cannot do a ton of lunges (too much pressure on a single knee) so I dip down where I can and just switch to squats when I need to. It's not the same move, but I don't stop! The next time, I can usually do more if I push myself. Don't even get me started on burpees...the day I can do a set unassisted at a decent tempo will be more joyful than getting to my goal weight!

  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    I do have a picture, I dont kknow how to upload :(
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    Hi,
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    So how can we help you?

    Oh sorry lol. Some advice on how to start? All ths exercise videos on YouTube are hard for me to perform.

    I ended up editing my post right after I made the post. But yeah definitely think strength training, cardio, and eating at a deficit will help.

    My favorite workouts are taking walks (cardio) stair climbing (cardio), jump rope (cardio), and when I go to the gym I'll work on upper body workouts and increase my resistance as well, and I also focus on my lower body as well. I first warm up at least 5 minutes on an elliptical machine, and then one day focus on upper body, one day lower body, and another day just cardio.

    My favorite videos are also on YouTube befit posts videos and it's free!!
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LEqja3bPU4Q


    Thanks this is what I really needed
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    But yeah if you want to tone up just add strength training.

    What's your weight in pounds? I think it's at a healthy range right?

    About 240lbs I guess. In my country we dont use lbs a lot xD
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Eat in a calorie deficit

    Find some exercise you enjoy

    That's my problem bro. I want to love running but it always kills me when I try to run

    Run slower...

    I'm not a 'bro'

    Thanks. My bad xD
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    toxikon wrote: »
    Everyone carries their weight differently. I have definitely seen some very obese people with very thin, skinny legs and hips. Carrying excess weight around your midsection is the most dangerous.

    As for weight loss, 90% comes from diet alone! In fact, you can lose tons of weight without any exercise. Exercise is great for your health, but isn't needed for weight loss.

    To start, you should visit a TDEE (total daily expenditure) calculator and plug in your stats to find out approx. how many calories your body burns every day. Then you subtract calories from that to determine your deficit. The higher the deficit, the faster you will lose weight. But you also don't want to feel starving and weak all day. So it's all about finding a happy medium.

    After that, just start tracking every morsel of food that goes into your mouth on My Fitness Pal. Invest in a digital kitchen scale (they're very cheap on Amazon) and start weighing your food. It's much more accurate than measuring cups/spoons.

    And honestly, all you have to do is stick to your calorie goal. You can eat whatever you want. Make little changes first: cut out sugary drinks, then junk food, etc. Try to incorporate fresh veggies and good protein into your diet.

    Good luck!

    Thanks!
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    Hi,
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    So how can we help you?

    Oh sorry lol. Some advice on how to start? All ths exercise videos on YouTube are hard for me to perform.

    I ended up editing my post right after I made the post. But yeah definitely think strength training, cardio, and eating at a deficit will help.

    My favorite workouts are taking walks (cardio) stair climbing (cardio), jump rope (cardio), and when I go to the gym I'll work on upper body workouts and increase my resistance as well, and I also focus on my lower body as well. I first warm up at least 5 minutes on an elliptical machine, and then one day focus on upper body, one day lower body, and another day just cardio.

    My favorite videos are also on YouTube befit posts videos and it's free!!
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LEqja3bPU4Q


    Thanks this is what I really needed
    You're welcome ^_^ I had a trainer give me some help with my workout routine. The days I don't work out I just take a 30 minute walk and use my activity tracker to track that I'm getting at least 10k steps.
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    Rogstar wrote: »
    Well, we all have fat on different parts of the body. Some places may look skinny compared to other parts. It doesn't change the fact that you are medically obese, which is having a BMI above 30.

    If you're wondering how to start, all you need to do to lose weight is consume less calories than you burn over time. Exercising helps (and is great for the heart!) but is not required to lose weight. If there is a particular video that you want to do, then do what you can. If it is too hard at first, modify the moves so that you can do them, just try not to stop! I personally cannot do a ton of lunges (too much pressure on a single knee) so I dip down where I can and just switch to squats when I need to. It's not the same move, but I don't stop! The next time, I can usually do more if I push myself. Don't even get me started on burpees...the day I can do a set unassisted at a decent tempo will be more joyful than getting to my goal weight!

    Thanks!
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    Hi,
    jadebuniel wrote: »
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    So how can we help you?

    Oh sorry lol. Some advice on how to start? All ths exercise videos on YouTube are hard for me to perform.

    I ended up editing my post right after I made the post. But yeah definitely think strength training, cardio, and eating at a deficit will help.

    My favorite workouts are taking walks (cardio) stair climbing (cardio), jump rope (cardio), and when I go to the gym I'll work on upper body workouts and increase my resistance as well, and I also focus on my lower body as well. I first warm up at least 5 minutes on an elliptical machine, and then one day focus on upper body, one day lower body, and another day just cardio.

    My favorite videos are also on YouTube befit posts videos and it's free!!
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LEqja3bPU4Q


    Thanks this is what I really needed
    You're welcome ^_^ I had a trainer give me some help with my workout routine. The days I don't work out I just take a 30 minute walk and use my activity tracker to track that I'm getting at least 10k steps.

    I might try that walk sometimes whike taking pictures. I love photography
  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
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  • Tsoggo
    Tsoggo Posts: 114 Member
    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wjw4dfdjt1w90k4/AABblYXVnQZAVJlXVeo5C2n_a?dl=0

    Here are my pictures if you wonder how I look like xD
  • BlueSkyShoal
    BlueSkyShoal Posts: 325 Member
    Maybe the OP means that his weight is distributed quite evenly, so rather than having "big butt" or "big stomach", he just looks uniformly vertical, with even padding.
  • SusanMFindlay
    SusanMFindlay Posts: 1,804 Member
    Muscleflex79 wrote: »
    photo isn't showing in the link? I don't understand the question either. at 240lbs and 5'8" i don't see how you can be skinny (not trying to be mean, really don't understand it). If you are saying your skeleton is "skinny" (without all the fat), wouldn't that be the case for everyone????

    I think the OP is trying to say that they have a small frame. And it's totally possible to have a small frame but be obese.

    (I was expecting this thread to be the opposite: large frame + lots of muscle + low body fat putting a person in the obese BMI range - but them not actually being obese.)
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Weight 110 kg - 173 cm tall. Ideal weight is 62-76 kgs.

    Put your statistics (height, weight, etc) in My Fitness Pal (MFP) select a weekly weight loss goal of 1/2-1 kg per week. Eat than many calories. That's weight loss. As you lose weight (a layer of fat now covers your muscles)....you will look slimmer.

    But keeping existing lean muscle while you lose weight is very helpful. For this strength training, a decent level of protein and a moderate cut in calories. So log your workouts in MFP and eat back some of those calories too.

    Cardio is great for building endurance and your heart muscle. Log these workouts & eat a portion of those calories too.
  • annacole94
    annacole94 Posts: 994 Member
    You can have a small frame? That might be what you're thinking?
  • lazyprincesss
    lazyprincesss Posts: 11 Member
    If you want to try running, try the app C25K. It might be tough at first- it was for me- but you'll get the hang of it soon enough.
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