Skinny? Fat?

tgrewal101
tgrewal101 Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey! So I'm currently 115 pounds and as this is a healthy weight for me, I can't help but want to be lower as my body doesn't look fit at all! I'm chubby and not what you would think of when you think of a 115 pound person? What gives ?

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  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    Are you four feet tall? Sometimes what we think we see in the mirror isn't reality. If you want to see more muscle definition, eat to maintain your weight and lift heavy weights.
  • NoLimitFemme
    NoLimitFemme Posts: 118 Member
    If you want a lean look then you have need to GAIN lean muscle ... you do that by adding strength training to your exercise regime.
  • tgrewal101
    tgrewal101 Posts: 2 Member
    janjunie wrote: »
    Are you four feet tall? Sometimes what we think we see in the mirror isn't reality. If you want to see more muscle definition, eat to maintain your weight and lift heavy weights.
    I'm 5'4, not looking for crazy muscle definition just flat abs
  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    Then this should give you all the answers you are looking for:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach
  • Luna3386
    Luna3386 Posts: 888 Member
    Look into recomping
  • beanz744
    beanz744 Posts: 221 Member
    edited May 2017
    weight is a relative thing. a BMI scale (uses an average) says l m borderline obese but i m not even chubby. 'healthy' weight does not necessarily equal to 'flat' abs, unfortunately :/ it really depends on ur genes. if u r not one of the lucky ones then u have to work at it. one of the best way to gain definitions (nothing bulky) n burn fat is full body interval training or HIIT for ur specific need. do a utube search n there would be tons of them so follow the ones u like n do them 3 or 4 times a week.

    heres an example. her form is so so but the exercises r good ones
    https://youtu.be/_9Wls5hni0E


    also, u should use MFP to eat at a slight deficit, around 15 to 20% to help with the fat loss
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    tgrewal101 wrote: »
    janjunie wrote: »
    Are you four feet tall? Sometimes what we think we see in the mirror isn't reality. If you want to see more muscle definition, eat to maintain your weight and lift heavy weights.
    I'm 5'4, not looking for crazy muscle definition just flat abs

    Unfortunately, depending where you genetically hold fat, you might have to get "crazy" definition to get flat abs. And while I am male, I know I have no way of getting flat abs without getting really defined arms, legs and back.

    But I'd also recommend a recomp.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Exercise is what you need. It can make your body more firm, change your posture and make you more fit.
  • strawberrysnap
    strawberrysnap Posts: 71 Member
    I'm the same, and I realise even tho I gained a little through lifting weights I look leaner but I completely understand what you mean, I recommend working on toning the body through light weights
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Another vote for recomp. Check out this very helpful thread:

    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    tgrewal101 wrote: »
    janjunie wrote: »
    Are you four feet tall? Sometimes what we think we see in the mirror isn't reality. If you want to see more muscle definition, eat to maintain your weight and lift heavy weights.
    I'm 5'4, not looking for crazy muscle definition just flat abs

    There's no way you are chubby at 5ft4 and 115lbs.

    Skinny fat is a possibility though.

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