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This is a genuine curiosity. Here's the skinny (Aw... dammit):

 

I am 5 feet and 8 inches tall and I only weigh 105 pounds. I've had people comment on my weight, criticizing me for being too skinny, and that I should eat more or work out. I've asked my mother and she says it's normal for my age, and that my older brother has also had it.

 

But now, because of peoples' comments, i've gotten a bit self-concious about my body image. It's 80-something degrees out and i'll wear a sweatshirt just to cover up my arms.

 

Has any one else dealt with this issue before? And would you say i'm dangerously thin?

 

Thank you!

 

"I keep the walking on the right side, but I won't judge the next who handles walking on the wrong. 'Cause that's how he wants to be. No difference, see."

 

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Hi. I'm 15, 4'11", I weigh 75 pounds, and cannot seem to gain any weight. I have a smaller appetite than most people, so I get full easier and hungry less often. Also, I have a high metabolism. My doctor told me to eat more nuts and yogurt. If you haven't tried yogurt before, I suggest the kids yogurt, like Trix. If you are trying to gain weight, your goal weight is the amount of grams of protein you need a day. Also, Google Harsh's Worksheet, and use a site like CronoMeter to count your calories, protein, etc.

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Hi. I'm 15, 4'11", I weigh 75 pounds, and cannot seem to gain any weight. I have a smaller appetite than most people, so I get full easier and hungry less often. Also, I have a high metabolism. My doctor told me to eat more nuts and yogurt. If you haven't tried yogurt before, I suggest the kids yogurt, like Trix. If you are trying to gain weight, your goal weight is the amount of grams of protein you need a day. Also, Google Harsh's Worksheet, and use a site like CronoMeter to count your calories, protein, etc.

 

Thank you for the advice, friend!

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My BMI is about 19-20 (I'm below average, not underweight). I don't mind it at all, but any more skinnier and I'd start to feel small and weak :unsure:, though my height is about average.

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If you're looking to add some weight, some body builders use GOMAD. Gallon Of Milk A Day (US Whole). It's a not a perfect solution, and often adds more fat than muscle. There is a less extreme version with only a Quart a day (QOMAD). That is a LOT of milk, and a lot of nutrients.

Here's a decent article on it.

http://www.jcdfitness.com/2010/04/gomad-gallon-of-milk-per-day-is-it-for-everyone/

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If you're looking to add some weight, some body builders use GOMAD. Gallon Of Milk A Day (US Whole). It's a not a perfect solution, and often adds more fat than muscle. There is a less extreme version with only a Quart a day (QOMAD). That is a LOT of milk, and a lot of nutrients.

Here's a decent article on it.

http://www.jcdfitness.com/2010/04/gomad-gallon-of-milk-per-day-is-it-for-everyone/

 

Ecch, but milk and me do not mix well, or dairy products in general. I think I may be a bit lactose-intolerant, but I can't be sure.  :huh:

 

"I keep the walking on the right side, but I won't judge the next who handles walking on the wrong. 'Cause that's how he wants to be. No difference, see."

 

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My BMI as of right this moment is 18.5, which is borderline-underweight. I don't have any idea how or why that happened, because while I've always been smallish, I'm not usually that skinny. I eat when I'm hungry, and with my fondness for good cheeses and wines, one would assume I should have the opposite problem. I think my newfound taste for more natural foods and lots of fresh vegetables has probably resulted in my shrinking. (Though since those things are good for me, I'm not going to stop eating them either. And I still eat a fair share of junk food anyway.)

 

I don't look overly skinny though, and I'm hardly the kind of person to turn down food, so I'm not exactly worried about it. I'll start worrying if it becomes detrimental to my health... though considering I eat quite well, I'm just going to assume this is the weight my body is supposed to be.

 

As long as you eat nutritiously, and you eat enough for your body to maintain adequate energy levels, you're probably fine. Everyone has different ideal weights, some heavy, some light. No matter what your weight, it you're starving yourself, there's a problem.

 

Of course, if you want to 'bulk up', which I realise is something a lot of guys are concerned about, diets high in protein are supposed to encourage muscle growth. Don't overdo it, though. Some of those fad diets designed to put muscle on you can be outright dangerous. Just eat balanced meals, exercise, and let nature sort the rest out.

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I'm like six feet and only way 130 despite that I eat half of the food in my home.

People call me long, pasty and tasty because of my low weight and pale skin XD

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Ecch, but milk and me do not mix well, or dairy products in general. I think I may be a bit lactose-intolerant, but I can't be sure.   :huh:

Yeah... Lactose-intolerance and a gallon of milk don't mix well :P

Nuts and legumes then. Anything with a low weight and a high calorie content. Olives and avocados are pretty good.

 

As to whether you NEED it or not... You are a bit underweight, but if it runs in your family, I'd be less concerned about it.

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You are a bit underweight, but if it runs in your family, I'd be less concerned about it.

 

Actually, no, I don't think it does.

 

"I keep the walking on the right side, but I won't judge the next who handles walking on the wrong. 'Cause that's how he wants to be. No difference, see."

 

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Yeah I'm a twig as well. 5'4" and 115 pounds XD. I get it from my dad. He has about the same waist as me and he's middle aged. XD Though he weighs more because he's taller and has more muscle.

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Ecch, but milk and me do not mix well, or dairy products in general. I think I may be a bit lactose-intolerant, but I can't be sure.  :huh:

Interestingly, my Dad and I both have problems with milk, but it's not technically lactose-intolerant. We can't deal with the various versions of 'milk' sold in stores, as they always taste sour to us and causes us to feel ill. However, we can drink raw milk straight from the farm just fine. Something during the pasteurization process modifies the milk in such a way that we can't handle it.

 

Not saying this is what's going on with you, but it might be something to check.

 

Any case, I was underweight growing up. By the time I was in University I was 6'2" and 150 lbs. However, that changed dramatically when I hit about 25-30. Now I'm on the other side of the divide and am overweight. Metabolism shifts are nasty. :)

 

So if you're young, I wouldn't worry about it too much, as long as you're not *deliberately* setting yourself up for being underweight or if you have an obvious eating disorder.

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advantages

1. I can hustle people at eating contests

2. I'm now really good at hide-and-seek

Disadvantages

1. People think I have a tapeworm

2. People think I have an eating disorder

3. It's near impossible for me to find pants that fit.

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Well I'm 16. 5'2" and weight like 102 lbs. although the lowest weight I've ever hit was 89 lbs, but that was due to surgery I had back in February. I lost my appetite, because well it was jaw surgery and I had to be on a liquid diet for 6 weeks. It took forever to get the weight back, since my appetite got really small. I literally only had like maybe 3 whole milkshakes for the first week after surgery. It was pretty bad. But I'm still pretty thin for my height, although I've always been like this.

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I'd guess I'm on the border of being 'normal' and underweight.  Not sure of my current weight, but I am thin.  Upper body wise especially.  I've been doing some exercises and my upper body stays the same very thin size, but does gain in strength, the lower body muscles have responded a little in size increase.  That's ok though.  Not like I'm trying to get huge.   

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