Skinny Fat!!!! How do I become Sexy Skinny!!!

Sexy skinny sounds like an oxymoron to me!

Sexy skinny sounds like an oxymoron to me!

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Sexy skinny sounds like an oxymoron to me!

Sexy is just an opinion. Personally, I can think of a lot of sexy skinny women.

Weight lift. Lift HEAVY.

Yoga is awesome too.

I haven't done pilates, so I have no opinion there.

You must have a different definition of 'bulky' than I. It's hard to imagine you had much bulk from college basketball. You were probably fit and beautiful and hyper-critical (as in you saw bulk where none existed). You're also a woman, so it's very very unlikely that you can gain muscle mass fast. You just don't have enough testosterone. You might THINK you're gaining muscle mass fast, but it's probably just swelling in the muscles from being worked.

The opposite of flabby is fit, muscular, toned (a lot of people hate the word toned, but it works for me). You can't get opposite of flabby without working your muscles. You won't add muscle mass. You'll add strength and tightness where there wasn't any before. You'll look fantastic. So let go of your fears. Abandon the idea that you'll get 'bulky', and go for it.

Also, just my opinion, but perhaps you should think of alternative careers? 5'10 and 123 lbs puts you at an unhealthy BMI. I know that's what you've got to do to be a model, but is it worth it? It makes me a little sad that you have to be sooooooooo thin. Of course you're having trouble toning. Your body isn't going to repair those muscles (necessary to improve tone) when it doesn't have enough fat. Fat storage is an important part of being healthy. Too much fat, of course, is unhealthy, but you need some and I can't imagine you've got much at 5'10 and 123 lbs.

I really wish society would stop seeing super skinny/unhealthy as the standard for runway model beauty. But that's a rant for another day.

Regardless, good luck with your journey. I'll stop preaching

Thank you... Exactly my thoughts but it's Monday and just don't have the patience to type it all out! Well said!

But i'm not sure if you will know this but how long does it take to normally begin seeing results..

Months. I weight lift. I'm, of course, still obese, so my experience will be different than yours. However, I've been lifting heavy since January and I am just now getting to the point where I can SEE a difference. I started FEELING different very quickly, within a few weeks.

For yoga... I'd say also at least a couple of months. The secret is persistence and patience.

Yoga is nice because all you need is an open spot on the floor and maybe a mat. You don't have to take classes. Get a book from the library. Put on some music. Practice yoga.

Eat lots of protein and maybe your body will actually start directing that toward muscle repair.

weight lifting - heavy not barbie weights
body weight strength training
yoga

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Yeah, I agree with the posters who said heavy weight lifting and it take a few months to see a real difference. I've been lifting heavy since last September and just now can see how far I've come from skinny fat to not skinny fat.

Considering i have 88 lbs to lose this sure isn't my best subject interesting topic though. Hope you find the solutions you are looking for!

I am skinny fat too and its hard to find people that understand. I started to lift weights hard and it is helping to tone me up. You dont hav to bulk up, that part depends on your food intake, but lift hard and everything will get tighter. Good luck!

victorias secret models do a HEAP TON of pilates, yoga, and cardio exercises like jump rope or running. i dont think they lift heavy weights :? my recommendation for you is to eat lots of leafy greens, realllllllly limit grain carbs, get your healthy fats from fresh things like extra virgin olive oil and avocado, and have a clean source of lean proteins (tuna, salmon, etc) after you excercise. and drink a gallon of water a day...seems unnatural but i am actually drinking more than a gallon hahahha :}

definitely do pilates, hot yoga, spin, jump rope, swimming, and use resistance bands when you exercise. i know a lot of girls worry about ~~*~*emigawd, i dont wanna get bulky from weights~~* but you wont unless you are injecting yourself with testosterone. you need lots of cardio, lots of toning (pilates, resistance bands) and mix in lifting too plus an ultra clean diet with LOTS OF GOOD SOURCES OF PROTEIN (123g a day!!!!!!). goooood luccccck chicky!!

See a dietician to make sure your getting the right nutrition combination with strength training. Also keep in mind, everyone's body is different so accept that you might not be able to achieve the look you want within the weight you want.