What is "too skinny" (pics)
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I like the last 4...but they all are beautiful. None are too skinny or too big0
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"Too skinny" is when it starts negatively affecting your health. End of story. >_o
Yup! This is exactly my thought too :]
Thats how I see it.. It just bugs me a little when people call me too skinny.. I mean I'm 5ft 3 and weight 133lbs.. Yes its a healthy weight for my height but I'd like to be smaller.. I've never been small!
I have no intention of going below my BMI so people shouldn't worry.. I mean I'm between 1 and 2 at the moment and I think its clear from the posts that I'm not "too skinny"
I just wanted to make sure that others agreed with me and I'm not seeing things that others aren't.. I mean someone has actually asked me if I have a body dysmorphic disorder.. And thats a scary thought lol.0 -
I think the last one is too skinny! Enjoy your new body. Anytime I have lost weight, you get to a point where you do look too thin, and you have to allow yourself time in that new image. Enjoy life and don't stress about the too skinny look! Roundness with come with happiness as you grow into the new you!0
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I would feel fat as number 1 - thighs too big.
No. 2 the best, the rest look a bit underweight.0 -
Well you probably won't like how I put this but it's my honest opinion.
1, 2 and 5 look healthy, as in they're not forcing their body to go against its healthy natural size. 5 obviously works hard for her shape but she has decent looking legs and a nice curvy shape. 2 could stand to bulk up a bit. 1 looks hot but I guess she could improve her long term health and fitness if she dropped a few lbs.
3, 4 and 6 probably should go to therapy for a possible eating disorder and body image. Ew.
I've been on the too skinny end of the spectrum, when I had anorexia. I didn't believe anyone until I regained the weight and in retrospect I can see that I looked rough. I was incredibly physically sick and have permenent damage to my heart and circulation not to mention what it has done to my reproductive and digestive systems. If people are telling you that you look too skinny, you should listen to them. They might be misinterpreting looking weak due to undereating as skinny.
Oh and even at my lowest most dangerous weight, I was nowhere near as skinny as 3, 4, 5 or 6.0 -
Who cares what people think, I don't! If they call you skinny or fat - they are just plain rude!
The only person who needs to approve of what I see in the mirror every day is me.0 -
"Too skinny" is when it starts negatively affecting your health. End of story. >_o
Yup! This is exactly my thought too :]
Thats how I see it.. It just bugs me a little when people call me too skinny.. I mean I'm 5ft 3 and weight 133lbs.. Yes its a healthy weight for my height but I'd like to be smaller.. I've never been small!
I have no intention of going below my BMI so people shouldn't worry.. I mean I'm between 1 and 2 at the moment and I think its clear from the posts that I'm not "too skinny"
I just wanted to make sure that others agreed with me and I'm not seeing things that others aren't.. I mean someone has actually asked me if I have a body dysmorphic disorder.. And thats a scary thought lol.
Are you my twin? xD
I get called too skinny a lot too. 5ft4 and 118 pounds, but still not happy. I am healthy and eat 1700-1800 calories a day! People are just crazy i think. If you are healthy, then that is what matters :]0 -
number 5 is my fave....and the rest are "fine"0
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I think it's just as hard as as cruel to pass judgement on what is "too skinny" as it is on what is "too fat" - everyone is conscious about their bodies no matter their shape or size and so it's not really fair to pass judgement....
Having said that - the temptation to comment is irrisistable :laugh: ...personally, I think picture number 2 is the most aspriational - and the only image I think of as "too skinny" is number 6, I don't like that you can see her ribcage.0 -
Can I add something?
I've noticed a lot of you are commenting on which body you'd wish to have and that you can only dream.. It is possible ladies and if you stick to it then you can get there.
Who knows these girls could have been over 200/300lbs in the past (I know they're young so maybe not these exact people) but it has been done before!
Bigger girls then all of you have become smaller.. Don't dismiss something because you think it's only a dream.
I know if you all really really want it and set your mind to it you can all have a body you've always wanted and deserved
No, I cannot look like number 2 onwards while remaining remotely healthy.
I have been down to 16% bf, 5'7 and 125lbs, but the shape of my legs remains extremely bulky. I just have a lot of muscle mass - nothing will change that in a healthy way.
Please do not perpetuate an idea that all women can be 'skinny' like this. We can not, not while remaining healthy. Naturally lean girls can, sure, but I cannot. Please don't say things that might and DO make people feel like they are just being lazy, or not trying hard enough if they are not becoming 'skinny'.
I suddenly feel terrible about my body reading this thread, but I KNOW from experience of my own body that I cannot even dream to attain the #2 body.
ugh... feel so crappy now.
the most disturbing part is that i went to a pro-ana site to compare between that and the comments here and they are so similar, almost identical. the girls look just like the girls in these pics. i just feel sick. MFP...what the hell?
Excuse me, I'm trying to help motivate people here.. And yes it is possible.. Its not easy but everyone can work towards a body they are happy with.
And how can comments on here be reflecting things from pro ana websites when most people are saying they like 1 and 2.
Stop being so rude, I'm only asking a question to get a variation of opinions and I thought I'd add a nice comment to try and motivate people.. I'm not calling you lazy I'm just saying it is not impossible.
Nothing is.
I'm not kidding, I can not get that skinny. Please read the bit where I stated my height, weight, and body fat composition.
Do not tell me that I can get that skinny. Please don't tell others who may not know better that they can. It can have damaging effects.
I have been as slim as I can be, and even at that weight my periods became irregular because I had such a low body fat.0 -
1 has a little in the id-section - but not bad. 2 seems about right.... but the rest have not only no muscle mass, but you can see their bones! It just doesnt look healthy!0
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I like 5 the best. 1 looks chubby and 6 is very thin. imo0
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Favorite body #2
#6 is too skinny, and #5 is getting a tad slimmer then my ideal. I'm not a fan of #1 either, but that's just personal preference as to how id want my own body.0 -
ok...just being honest in MY mind's eyes...
1~too fat
2~perfect!!
3~too skinny
4~borderline too skinny
5~borderline too skinny
6~too skinny0 -
And yes it is possible.. Its not easy but everyone can work towards a body they are happy with.
THAT is a lovely motivating message. Thank you.0 -
Can I add something?
I've noticed a lot of you are commenting on which body you'd wish to have and that you can only dream.. It is possible ladies and if you stick to it then you can get there.
Who knows these girls could have been over 200/300lbs in the past (I know they're young so maybe not these exact people) but it has been done before!
Bigger girls then all of you have become smaller.. Don't dismiss something because you think it's only a dream.
I know if you all really really want it and set your mind to it you can all have a body you've always wanted and deserved
No, I cannot look like number 2 onwards while remaining remotely healthy.
I have been down to 16% bf, 5'7 and 125lbs, but the shape of my legs remains extremely bulky. I just have a lot of muscle mass - nothing will change that in a healthy way.
Please do not perpetuate an idea that all women can be 'skinny' like this. We can not, not while remaining healthy. Naturally lean girls can, sure, but I cannot. Please don't say things that might and DO make people feel like they are just being lazy, or not trying hard enough if they are not becoming 'skinny'.
I suddenly feel terrible about my body reading this thread, but I KNOW from experience of my own body that I cannot even dream to attain the #2 body.
ugh... feel so crappy now.
the most disturbing part is that i went to a pro-ana site to compare between that and the comments here and they are so similar, almost identical. the girls look just like the girls in these pics. i just feel sick. MFP...what the hell?
Excuse me, I'm trying to help motivate people here.. And yes it is possible.. Its not easy but everyone can work towards a body they are happy with.
And how can comments on here be reflecting things from pro ana websites when most people are saying they like 1 and 2.
Stop being so rude, I'm only asking a question to get a variation of opinions and I thought I'd add a nice comment to try and motivate people.. I'm not calling you lazy I'm just saying it is not impossible.
Nothing is.
I'm not kidding, I can not get that skinny. Please read the bit where I stated my height, weight, and body fat composition.
Do not tell me that I can get that skinny. Please don't tell others who may not know better that they can. It can have damaging effects.
I have been as slim as I can be, and even at that weight my periods became irregular because I had such a low body fat.
READ my post love. I'm not saying people can be this skinny I'm saying have a little faith in yourself.. Actually read my comments from above.. At what point do I say "you can get this skinny"
All I say is you can have a body you deserve, a body you're happy with. Everyone is saying they won't even come close but you can.
If you're not going to assume that I'm putting you down because you can't be as small as number 6 then go to another post.0 -
I wouldn't say any are MY ideal. If I had to choose a favourite it'd be #5.
I'd say 3 and 6 are "too skinny", then again, I don't wish to judge, as they could be very healthy (it just doesn't look it in my eyes)0 -
I think it is all personal ideals. Since all the girls (except maybe the last one) look healthy, they are all not 'too skinny' (though my standards are different). However, since I believe in being fit as opposed to merely just skinny, I do think they could all do with a little more muscle tone.0
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3 and 6 look gross to me. You don't wnat to see peoples bones. you can still be thin but have great muscles. These chickes are just skinny and undefined. *shudders*0
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i think the biggest problem with most the pics is muscles, fat levels dont look bad on any of them but coupled with little or no muscles makes them look very ill and probably would end up them underweight.
as previously mentioned though looking ill but being ill are 2 very different things.
personally i liked 2, and would happily date 1 :-)0 -
I'm not kidding, I can not get that skinny. Please read the bit where I stated my height, weight, and body fat composition.
Do not tell me that I can get that skinny. Please don't tell others who may not know better that they can. It can have damaging effects.
I have been as slim as I can be, and even at that weight my periods became irregular because I had such a low body fat.
Oh and I just looked at your pics on your profile.. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
This is my point.. You have a fantastic body already and your legs just don't stop.. When you say you "can't get that skinny" you are being blind because you are really not far from it.
I'm not trying to start an argument I'm saying you should actually realise how beautiful your body is before you brush off my motivational comments by saying "Do not tell me that I can get that skinny"
Have a little faith in yourself.. You could easily stand among these other girls and I guarantee that if i asked people who they'd prefer you'd be the fave 0 -
It's all very subjective, and the descriptor "too" anything needs to be based on several factors...at least that's what I think, so this is just opinion. And you know what they say about opinions...
Firstly, I would check out one of those BMI charts to get an idea of where I'm supposed to be. That chart is put together with healthy weight in mind. At the same time, though, I wouldn't consider that chart gospel. Keep in mind that being thin doesn't mean you're in shape and healthy. You may be where you're supposed to be on the BMI chart, but can you run up a flight of steps without clutching your chest?
Secondly, I would take a look at my family to get an idea of what my genes have in mind for me. People forget that genes play a big role in how you look.
Third, while the opinions of others around you shouldn't carry too much weight (see what I did there) they shouldn't be completely discounted, either. The people around us who know and love us can sometimes, SOMETIMES, see us better than we can see ourselves.
Next, and most importantly, I think (so maybe this should be first) disregard the mags, tv shows, movies, entertainment news, etc. They'll only make you feel ugly. People tend to forget that the media uses lots of photoshopping, airbrushing, lighting, and paid personal trainers to get that "perfect look".
Finally, it comes down to you. Are you happy with what you see in the mirror?0 -
#2, she looks slim but super toned. The rest look like they are not healthy BMIs0
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I agree with you.0
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IM IN LOVE WITH NUMBER 4 OMGGGGGGGGG
that's just my personal preference though (:0 -
The last four seem too skinny to me, but I guess it depends who you ask. The first two look great to me. I think a true woman has curves and some fat on her body. The first one...I think she looks great, but for me that's too heavy (I used to be about her size). 0
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defo 1 OR 2, 1 is curvy but well toned, 2 is slim and flattering, the rest are just way too thin0
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just thought i'd say my opinion as i haven't mentioned it yet.. I think 1 is a little too big for my liking (she's about my starting size) 2 is lovely but not enough definition.. 3 and 6 are a little too small.. 5 has nice muscle definition and I think 4 is perfect and petite.. I'm quite surprised a lot of you think she's too skinny.
I'd imagine the last 4 girls are probably quite short as well though which I think makes people look smaller.. But hopefully they're all healthy.. I mean who knows.. 6 might have purposely slimmed down especially for that picture (maybe an anti-ana campain?)
Who knows 0 -
5 & 6 made me wince a little. 3 & 4 I would classify as really thin but some people are naturally really thin and healthy. I think if all these ladies are eating right and exercising then they are fine. I just worry about people with ribs showing that they have a body image problem and an eating disorder.0
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3-6 all too skinny
somewhere between 1 and 2 is ideal0
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