too skinny or not

Is this a joke? Pics needed.

I'm 5'5 and always hover around 130 (female) and I'm not too thin, but the equivalent for somebody standing at 5'8 would be around 145 I think. Perhaps make it your goal to gain a little weight/build a little muscle.

If you're having to ask the question, you probably already know the answer yourself! x

If you are the weight you are at the age you are, then don't sweat it. That's how your body rolls.

How do you feel? I'm a 27 year old male, 5'10" and 130 lbs. Just a few weeks ago I was 124 lbs after trying to get lean, then I had freakout after 3 people in one day told me I looked too skinny or sick (one was my mom). My BMI was 17.4 but I felt fine and was able to keep up my marathon training no problem.

Okay, you're serious, i wasn't sure due to the lack of info of the post. I would go on how you feel. Are you eating a healthy amount of calories? Some people are naturally lighter and smaller

Your food diary is like an advert for Morrissons.

You need to eat more vegetabubbles. There's no need for a healthy adult to take multivitamins.

i feel good lots of energy dont even feel hungry body now trained too consume less i do take multivitamins has im not having it from food

Not having what from food? Vitamins? Well you should be. I'm a little worried that your goal is 122. Do you think that will be healthy for you?

Being thin as a child is one thing - I was very thin as a child and even into my teenage years. However, I have no desire to be that small now nor do I think it would look healthy on me to be.

I would seriously think about the health side of being so thin. Thin doesn't equal healthy. It sounds to me like you aren't eating enough, so while you say you've trained your body to get by on less. It also means you've likely slowed your metabolism WAY down. Your body is struggling to complete basic bodily functions - like grow nails, organ health and digestion.

Have you asked a professional what they think about your current weight? I think 122lbs (your goal) on a 5'8" MAN is probably a little on thin side. And quite honestly, if you were feeding your body correctly you wouldn't need to supplement with a multi vitamin. Give your body the nutrients from food and not from a processed pill.


Good Luck.

You are asking for honest opinions... right? I think you're skinny, but not at all healthy. You are exercising to the point of burning 1700-1900 cals a day and should be eating at LEAST half of those back, on top of a good amount just to keep you breathing! Some days you are only consuming 400 cals. You are starving yourself!!!! Eat! Food is NOT the enemy!!!!

Honestly, you need a doctor or nutritionist... immediately. This is NOT healthy. Good luck.

I just had a look at your diary. I'd really urge you to see a doctor, your diet is that of an anorexic and all that seems to sustain you is bread! x

are you in jail?......what's with all the bread?

I don't know you, but I'm seriously worried for you. You burnt 2500 calories and ate 180 calories. Most days you eat 300-400 calories, and your diet is basically bread and dairylea triangles. Your clearly struggling with an eating disorder and need professional help. You are too slim and if you don't do something soon your going to be in trouble. I've got a cousin who did what your doing but much less exercise and her lips turn blue because her hearrt doesn't work properly. This is serious! Please please go see a doctor. Zara x

Even with a multivitamin, you will not get the nutrients your body needs! With the rest of the comments here, I think we are all concerned about your health. I wouldn't aim for any more weight loss. You should be eating much more! Slowly start adding calories to your diet. You need protein! Aim for a healthy goal like adding muscle, and you can't do that without protein!