Hello!i haven't been on this site for a while,i have sort of the same question i have asked before but i've tried different things,my problem is i am very,very skinny with a lot of body fat,my arms and legs are so thin i look unhealthy,my stomach and back have a lot of fat on them,not skin,but fat,rolls.....anyway,i have tried everything,i know it's genetic,my family is small with bodyfat,i am very frustrated,i can't be "happy" with my body type because i am both,fat and skinny,if i were all of either,i could deal with that,i have cathe's videos,i have been working out for 3 years,i am stronger,but my appearance hasn't changed,my arms are thin and they hang,but not from "fat" but from nothing there but skin and bones,i am a size 2 except for my stomach,which fits a 7,i am 34 years old,5'5" and weigh 105,i have tried body for life,women's creatine,methoxy factor,slow heavy weights,for my "fat" i have tried every type of aerobics out there,i just get skinnier where i don't want to,i tried ephedra and hated it,i don't have any health issues causing my body type,like thyroid,or diabetes,or anorexia or anything,i just can't change,it's a terrible and freaky situation,if anyone has any answers please help, i have recently realized i do need to eat more when i work out,but i have protein shakes and everything,i swear,like i said,i'm a lost cause!
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Hello!i haven't been on this site for a while,i have sort of the same question i have asked before but i've tried different things,my problem is i am very,very skinny with a lot of body fat,my arms and legs are so thin i look unhealthy,my stomach and back have a lot of fat on them,not skin,but fat,rolls.....anyway,i have tried everything,i know it's genetic,my family is small with bodyfat,i am very frustrated,i can't be "happy" with my body type because i am both,fat and skinny,if i were all of either,i could deal with that,i have cathe's videos,i have been working out for 3 years,i am stronger,but my appearance hasn't changed,my arms are thin and they hang,but not from "fat" but from nothing there but skin and bones,i am a size 2 except for my stomach,which fits a 7,i am 34 years old,5'5" and weigh 105,i have tried body for life,women's creatine,methoxy factor,slow heavy weights,for my "fat" i have tried every type of aerobics out there,i just get skinnier where i don't want to,i tried ephedra and hated it,i don't have any health issues causing my body type,like thyroid,or diabetes,or anorexia or anything,i just can't change,it's a terrible and freaky situation,if anyone has any answers please help, i have recently realized i do need to eat more when i work out,but i have protein shakes and everything,i swear,like i said,i'm a lost cause!
honeybunch1
Cathlete
Pardon me for barging into an Ask Cathe question, but....
If you are 5'5" and only 105 lbs., you are not FAT, I'm sure, and I'm sure you're not a lost cause. Please get yourself some help, and you could start by seeing a registered dietian. You could also see a personal trainer, and if money is an issue, try to see one at your local Y - their prices are probably the most reasonable.
You are, no doubt, seeing a different image in your mirror that no one else sees. You may very well have an eating disorder.
Just Do It!
If you are 5'5" and only 105 lbs., you are not FAT, I'm sure, and I'm sure you're not a lost cause. Please get yourself some help, and you could start by seeing a registered dietian. You could also see a personal trainer, and if money is an issue, try to see one at your local Y - their prices are probably the most reasonable.
You are, no doubt, seeing a different image in your mirror that no one else sees. You may very well have an eating disorder.
Just Do It!
honeybunch1
Cathlete
Pardon me for barging into an Ask Cathe question, but....
If you are 5'5" and only 105 lbs., you are not FAT, I'm sure, and I'm sure you're not a lost cause. Please get yourself some help, and you could start by seeing a registered dietian. You could also see a personal trainer, and if money is an issue, try to see one at your local Y - their prices are probably the most reasonable.
You are, no doubt, seeing a different image in your mirror that no one else sees. You may very well have an eating disorder.
Just Do It!
If you are 5'5" and only 105 lbs., you are not FAT, I'm sure, and I'm sure you're not a lost cause. Please get yourself some help, and you could start by seeing a registered dietian. You could also see a personal trainer, and if money is an issue, try to see one at your local Y - their prices are probably the most reasonable.
You are, no doubt, seeing a different image in your mirror that no one else sees. You may very well have an eating disorder.
Just Do It!
It's possible you might have food allergies or sensitivities. This can definitely cause puffiness and bloating, particularly abdominal bloating, while the rest of the body remains overly thin. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. If you are eating foods you are unable to digest properly, your belly will become distended with poorly digested food and and gas, while the rest of your body is basically starving for nourishment.
It can be difficult to detect which foods you are reacting to because it's often more than one, and often something you consume a lot. Allergens can also lurk hidden in other foods you think are safe. Some common offenders are sugar, wheat, egg, dairy, soy, corn and peanuts.
If you think this might be a problem for you, you can read more about it here:
http://www.elsonhaas.com/q_and_a/qa_05.html
Consulting with a registered dietitian or an alternative physician could be helpful.
Angela
It can be difficult to detect which foods you are reacting to because it's often more than one, and often something you consume a lot. Allergens can also lurk hidden in other foods you think are safe. Some common offenders are sugar, wheat, egg, dairy, soy, corn and peanuts.
If you think this might be a problem for you, you can read more about it here:
http://www.elsonhaas.com/q_and_a/qa_05.html
Consulting with a registered dietitian or an alternative physician could be helpful.
Angela
It's possible you might have food allergies or sensitivities. This can definitely cause puffiness and bloating, particularly abdominal bloating, while the rest of the body remains overly thin. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. If you are eating foods you are unable to digest properly, your belly will become distended with poorly digested food and and gas, while the rest of your body is basically starving for nourishment.
It can be difficult to detect which foods you are reacting to because it's often more than one, and often something you consume a lot. Allergens can also lurk hidden in other foods you think are safe. Some common offenders are sugar, wheat, egg, dairy, soy, corn and peanuts.
If you think this might be a problem for you, you can read more about it here:
http://www.elsonhaas.com/q_and_a/qa_05.html
Consulting with a registered dietitian or an alternative physician could be helpful.
Angela
It can be difficult to detect which foods you are reacting to because it's often more than one, and often something you consume a lot. Allergens can also lurk hidden in other foods you think are safe. Some common offenders are sugar, wheat, egg, dairy, soy, corn and peanuts.
If you think this might be a problem for you, you can read more about it here:
http://www.elsonhaas.com/q_and_a/qa_05.html
Consulting with a registered dietitian or an alternative physician could be helpful.
Angela
kathryn
Cathlete
I understand about being a "skinny-fat": you look slim, but there is no muscle tone. I don't think anyone is a "lost cause", but you may need to be more patient.
I'll take a stab at some advice, but this is just MHO!
I suggest not using the supplements you mentioned, but to get on a consistent weight training program. I don't know how often you exercise or what you do, but I'll assume you're starting from scratch with weight training (adjust from there): Start with 3 full-body workouts a week, then progress to a split routine with two upper-body days and two lower body days. Keep cardio to a minimum, as it will work against building muscle, but do enough to keep cardiovascularly fit (30-45 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week).
Try this consistently for at least five weeks and see what happens.
I'll take a stab at some advice, but this is just MHO!
I suggest not using the supplements you mentioned, but to get on a consistent weight training program. I don't know how often you exercise or what you do, but I'll assume you're starting from scratch with weight training (adjust from there): Start with 3 full-body workouts a week, then progress to a split routine with two upper-body days and two lower body days. Keep cardio to a minimum, as it will work against building muscle, but do enough to keep cardiovascularly fit (30-45 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week).
Try this consistently for at least five weeks and see what happens.
kathryn
Cathlete
I understand about being a "skinny-fat": you look slim, but there is no muscle tone. I don't think anyone is a "lost cause", but you may need to be more patient.
I'll take a stab at some advice, but this is just MHO!
I suggest not using the supplements you mentioned, but to get on a consistent weight training program. I don't know how often you exercise or what you do, but I'll assume you're starting from scratch with weight training (adjust from there): Start with 3 full-body workouts a week, then progress to a split routine with two upper-body days and two lower body days. Keep cardio to a minimum, as it will work against building muscle, but do enough to keep cardiovascularly fit (30-45 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week).
Try this consistently for at least five weeks and see what happens.
I'll take a stab at some advice, but this is just MHO!
I suggest not using the supplements you mentioned, but to get on a consistent weight training program. I don't know how often you exercise or what you do, but I'll assume you're starting from scratch with weight training (adjust from there): Start with 3 full-body workouts a week, then progress to a split routine with two upper-body days and two lower body days. Keep cardio to a minimum, as it will work against building muscle, but do enough to keep cardiovascularly fit (30-45 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week).
Try this consistently for at least five weeks and see what happens.
hi,i want to thank everyone for their advice,i'll try to workout, i am thinking about hiring a personal trainer,i don't have an eating disorder,thats the problem,no one understands,i have a very close friend who is losing weight,she is doing great,lost about 30 lbs so far,we have been friends since junior high,she's alway seen my as skinny,when i finally showed her my stomach and back she couldn't beleive it,i am skinny,but i do have body fat,it's the weirdest thing,like i mentioned before,i have had my health checked to find out about my metobolism,health ect.everything is fine,i realize we have different images of ourselves,but i would like to shape up,i need to gain and tone,i just can't seem to do it.thanks everyone,any advice or suggestions may help!
hi,i want to thank everyone for their advice,i'll try to workout, i am thinking about hiring a personal trainer,i don't have an eating disorder,thats the problem,no one understands,i have a very close friend who is losing weight,she is doing great,lost about 30 lbs so far,we have been friends since junior high,she's alway seen my as skinny,when i finally showed her my stomach and back she couldn't beleive it,i am skinny,but i do have body fat,it's the weirdest thing,like i mentioned before,i have had my health checked to find out about my metobolism,health ect.everything is fine,i realize we have different images of ourselves,but i would like to shape up,i need to gain and tone,i just can't seem to do it.thanks everyone,any advice or suggestions may help!
I hope we arent a lost cause. I am 5'4" 100lbs. My upper body is skinny, no body fat at all, however my lower half needs work. I
workout 6 days a week. Due to knee problems high impact is out of the question, so now I am even bigger below the waist. I dont
know what can fix abs and etc. I just got the video Curl and I hope that helps the abs, but I still need help on the lower half.
Good luck to you.
workout 6 days a week. Due to knee problems high impact is out of the question, so now I am even bigger below the waist. I dont
know what can fix abs and etc. I just got the video Curl and I hope that helps the abs, but I still need help on the lower half.
Good luck to you.
I hope we arent a lost cause. I am 5'4" 100lbs. My upper body is skinny, no body fat at all, however my lower half needs work. I
workout 6 days a week. Due to knee problems high impact is out of the question, so now I am even bigger below the waist. I dont
know what can fix abs and etc. I just got the video Curl and I hope that helps the abs, but I still need help on the lower half.
Good luck to you.
workout 6 days a week. Due to knee problems high impact is out of the question, so now I am even bigger below the waist. I dont
know what can fix abs and etc. I just got the video Curl and I hope that helps the abs, but I still need help on the lower half.
Good luck to you.
sorry everyone,i don't need to keep repeating myself,but i have seen a doctor,i do not have any health problems,if i were completely overweight and wanted to lose,no one would think i had a bad self image,if i were completley skinny and wanted to gain(which is mostly it)i am told i should be happy with my "delicate" look,there is such a thing as being thin but having bodyfat,just because you are small does not mean you are in shape and healthy,i do admit,i probably do need to see a dietican,i do eat,i eat alot,maybe not the right things,i drink protein shakes with my meals...i would like to tone,shape and gain muscle...tone what bodyfat i do have,and i do have it.like i said,if you all could see me,you would agree,like my friend who has,and of course my sisters,since we are all built the same,they don't want to gain,they are fine with it,,my family is built like this,there is nothing wrong with wanting to gain muscle and lose fat...isn't that what people want,just because i am very thin naturally,doesn't mean i have an eating disorder,i would like advice on gaining muscle not fat(who wants that) and toning up my stomach and back.
sorry everyone,i don't need to keep repeating myself,but i have seen a doctor,i do not have any health problems,if i were completely overweight and wanted to lose,no one would think i had a bad self image,if i were completley skinny and wanted to gain(which is mostly it)i am told i should be happy with my "delicate" look,there is such a thing as being thin but having bodyfat,just because you are small does not mean you are in shape and healthy,i do admit,i probably do need to see a dietican,i do eat,i eat alot,maybe not the right things,i drink protein shakes with my meals...i would like to tone,shape and gain muscle...tone what bodyfat i do have,and i do have it.like i said,if you all could see me,you would agree,like my friend who has,and of course my sisters,since we are all built the same,they don't want to gain,they are fine with it,,my family is built like this,there is nothing wrong with wanting to gain muscle and lose fat...isn't that what people want,just because i am very thin naturally,doesn't mean i have an eating disorder,i would like advice on gaining muscle not fat(who wants that) and toning up my stomach and back.