How can I be too thin??
bxtr87
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The crazy tool on here says my BMI is too low. How can I be too thin if I feel like I have weight to loose/muscle to build??
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What's your height and weight?0
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Exercise, tone, eat recommended calories. Ask some people who can see you in person about the "too thin" part. You don't want to be developing an eating disorder! Ask several, so you know it is not just someone who thinks they are being nice.0
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What's your height and weight?
can I give an approx figure?? (REALLY self-concious...) 5'4", aprox 100lbs0 -
that sounds super tiny!
if you feel flabby, then maybe focus on toning your muscles.0 -
That does seem a little low...have you talked to your doctor about your weight?0
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If you are around 100 pounds you most likely are too thin.0
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Younger people will weigh less. EVen under 100 lbs.0
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I would suggest talking to a doctor about this, not the internet. You might need actual help with this.0
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But I WANNA loose 10lbs!!The crazy tool on here says my BMI is too low. How can I be too thin if I feel like I have weight to loose/muscle to build??0 -
Well...it does sound a bit too thin. What is your current BMI>?0
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At 5'4" 100 lbs you are technically underweight by I think about 7 lbs. Doesn't seem like much but the people saying youre very thin are technically correct. You might get the results you're looking for (decreasing bodyfat and looking slimmer) by starting a heavy weightlifting program, eating a slight surplus (opposite of a deficit, you would be eating a little bit over maintenance but not by a ton), and working to try and make your weight gain mostly lean muscle. Bodies with lean muscle look firm and tight and healthy.0
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I'm 5'4" and 185 pounds. Feel better?:bigsmile:
If you're only 100 pounds at 5'4" you would definitely fall into the underweight category of BMI. Perhaps, instead of worrying about your weight, focus on making healthy habits good for a lifetime! Focus on building muscle and firming up. We'd hate to see someone become anorexic around here! You may want to see a doctor about you feeling flabby. I can't imagine there would be all that much on you at 100 pounds... Sorry!
(Almost forgot my smiley!:bigsmile: )0 -
I weigh 100 pounds but I am also only 5'3, very short! when I weighed 120-130 pounds I looked over weight so I dont think it is too thin at all!0
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The crazy tool on here says my BMI is too low. How can I be too thin if I feel like I have weight to loose/muscle to build??
At 5'4" and 100 pounds, there's nothing wrong with building muscle, but you do NOT have weight to lose.0 -
What's your height and weight?
can I give an approx figure?? (REALLY self-concious...) 5'4", aprox 100lbs
Yes, your BMI is too low. If you really feel like you need to continue losing weight, it might be helpful to find someone to talk to - doctor or therapist to make sure that you stay healthy.0 -
That IS super tiny! I agree that you should focus on toning/building muscle. Why do you think you need to lose?0
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You may not have the muscle built up.. once you start toning, muscle weighs more than fat, which may put you in a "healthy" weight category. That will then get rid of your "flab" and let you look nice. Be sure to talk to a doc.. and everyones weight is different for their body... if you feel you have some to lose.. don't look at the scale because you might be dissapointed to see it go up as muscle is built.. set a goal weight which may be higher than you are now but you will know its "good" weight
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But I WANNA loose 10lbs!!The crazy tool on here says my BMI is too low. How can I be too thin if I feel like I have weight to loose/muscle to build??
you should actually gain weight, but muscle weight, not fat weight. If you put on 10 pounds of muscle, you'll look about 10 pounds thinner than you do now. You don't need to lose weight, you need to lose fat.0 -
I think you will be much happier with the results if you focus on building muscle rather than losing weight also.0
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But I WANNA loose 10lbs!!
Why?0 -
This is a site based on averages, but I can't imagine anyone at that height/weight being overweight. If you're that skinny and have "loose bits" you don't like, I'd focus on muscle tone, and that probably means you'll be gaining some weight as you put that healthy muscle on.
I'd strongly recommend that you see your doctor at your earliest convenience. If you're that height and weight and you feel like you're overweight, you might have other issues (such as an eating disorder) that no one on this site is qualified to diagnose, though we can certainly offer our support.0 -
Btw, your profile says you've been "ill your whole life". Is this something that effects how you gain/lose weight, by chance?0
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It bothers me that you would be self-conscious about this. That tells me that you think it's embarrassingly heavy, which would be a very skewed perspective.What's your height and weight?
can I give an approx figure?? (REALLY self-concious...) 5'4", aprox 100lbs0 -
btw we are all doctors here!0
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I would suggest talking to a doctor about this, not the internet. You might need actual help with this.
^This
Your mind might be tricking you sweetheart. I am very against people harping on others for "not being happy" with their weight, but your posts do sound like a classic anorexia case.:frown: BMI isn't correct in all cases, but 5'4" at 100 lbs sounds VERY unhealthily skinny.
If you are wanting to APPEAR thinner, perhaps you should focus on eating healthier and working out, so decreasing body fat percentage and increasing you muscle. But even this you can't take too far because your body NEEDS fat to stay healthy, especially if you are female.
Alot of times when your mind gets sick it tricks you....talk to a doctor and make sure you are ok.:sad:0 -
It bothers me that you would be self-conscious about this. That tells me that you think it's embarrassingly heavy, which would be a very skewed perspective.What's your height and weight?
can I give an approx figure?? (REALLY self-concious...) 5'4", aprox 100lbs
Agreed.0 -
But I WANNA loose 10lbs!!The crazy tool on here says my BMI is too low. How can I be too thin if I feel like I have weight to loose/muscle to build??
As others have said and suggested, go and talk to your doctor about this. Ideal weight is between 111-146. If you think you are "fat" then definitely the toning to help tone your muscles and body to get that more "perfect" shape you might have in mind. But before anything go and talk to your doctor for his/her recommendation before starting any diet-exercise plan.0 -
But I WANNA loose 10lbs!!The crazy tool on here says my BMI is too low. How can I be too thin if I feel like I have weight to loose/muscle to build??
did you stomp your foot and cross your arms? temper tantrums are more effective that way.0 -
Probably because Ive not been able to be as active as I would like to be. No matter what the number, if youre not toned, the weight looks like HELL on you. Thanks everyone for the support.Btw, your profile says you've been "ill your whole life". Is this something that effects how you gain/lose weight, by chance?0 -
You are too thin without a doubt! I think you need to see a Dr! You want to be healthy!!!!0
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