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Answer by RUM DIDDLY DUM BUM IM SO FAT
Submitted on 7/2/2004
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yeh guys my name is LUCIFER i am 18 years of age and i weigh 580 pounds. I am just too skinny and i would really like to gain some weight. I eat alot of fatty foods every day. My diet consists of 3 pizzas for breakfast. 2 LARGE meals at MCDONALDS and a 1 pound steak for dinner. what else do you think I should eat to gain some weight. I tell everyone at my school that i want to gain more weight and they always laugh at me. One BOY HE is very popular and he gets all the girls, and touches theres fannies in class and i look at him doing it and touch my pee pee. He said i should try eating poo, has anyone ever tried eating poo to gain weight. i heard that helps? PLEASE REPLY

Answer by Slim
Submitted on 7/5/2004
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Hi,I am also skinny and I wish I could gain so much weight I see people on television and friends at school saying how much weight they wanna lose and they don't even realize that what they have is what another person could be crying or dreaming to have. I'm 15 years old and I weight 98lbs, I'll admit there are so many times that I just wanna wither take the bullet to the head or cut my wrist.I use to actually cry my self to sleep because I think back on what others said about me being skinny, most of them don't say it to be mean they say as an complement but they don't realize that I don't take it no where near that. I just wanna know are there any kind of pills that could actually satisfy my needs of gaining weight, I don't want anymore vitamins I'm sick of those I just pills that gives me curves.Sometimes I even think about just having surgery(tuck)I'd rather take a risk for my life than live my whole life wishing and praying that I had what most other girls have(there's so many that don't know how blessed they are to have such a nice body shape figure). But only if they knew how it felt.

Answer by Skinny LiL Bioch
Submitted on 7/11/2004
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To all you skinny people: Hey. I'm 14 and I weigh anywhere from 97-100 pounds (100 rarely). My friend works out most of the time and eats like a pig and she weighs anywhere from 100-105. I personally think that if she didn't work out like that then I would probably weigh more than her but, at parties and clubs she gets checked out and I usually end up getting that guy. All I'm trying to say is that it doesn't matter how you look. It's your attitude. She's really mean to the guys. I have no clue why she acts like she does. If your guy can accept you for who you are then he should go out and find some slut to f*ck. When the guys get to know you, you'll find out that it doesn't matter how you look. That they like you for who you are. Moral of this: I've got a better attitude about myself and I accept who I am. I get most of the guys that I want. Right now I'm after a guy that has a girl friend! lol Just be happy with who you are!

Answer by The Stickman...
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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Hey all you imperfections. I figured since everyone else here gets to whine, what the hell? I am just now turning 19 years old, I weigh only 125 pounds and have a pathetic height of only 5 foot 7 and a half. I am extremely unattractive, have whiplash from a roller-coaster accident and so my neck hunches, and it really sucks because I'm one of those kind-hearted sensitive people who are always sticking up for other weaklings and so they end up getting away and I'm the one who always gets beat up. It's to bad I can't have some good strength to go with my good heart so I could kick some bad-asses purple and sore to put them in their rightful place. Everybody picks on me and thinks I'm a loser. I have absolutely no true friends but also refuse to become desperate, so I am therefore very lonely. Did I mention that my forearms and wrists are like chopsticks? Well, it sure was great to get that out of my system. Who's next?

Answer by wila
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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ya i am 5'3 and i weigh 95 pounds. i hate it being so thin. i mean people always tell me you look anorexic and that hurts deep down inside because i am not!! i dont gain weigh anywhere it seems to me besides my stomach. i wish i was like my friend she weighs 103 and she looks perfect everything fits her nice but not me!!! my pants dont fit me right i have a butt but i have to wear long shirts to make my butt look fuller. sorry to say that but it is true!!i wish and i pray to god that i can gain weight but i really never do!! i eat all the time but it never seems that i gain anything!!! pleas4e help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if anybody out there has a solution to my problem email me at WILA1413@aol.com!! thank you so much!! people that say they are fat dont be ashamed that you are you can easily hide your fat unlike skinny people how can we hide our skinniness?? us girls cant hide that we like to wear fitted clothing!!! this really sicks to be skinny and i get so depressed because i hear it everyday that i am skinny so anyone i am asking again please help if you have any solution to my problem

Answer by nautica
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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(well heres is my story.. I dont recommend you try this until speaking with your doctor.. Once again I can not be held responsible for what your actions.. I suggest you talk to a doctor and find out about depo and how it can effect you. Use this advise at your own risk!!) Ok I was really skinny too! I mean no curves! Now I'm bootylicious with the thighs and hips to match! I started taking ** a birth control substance and after 2 takings of it and six months my booty is like BANG! Now there is a catch. YOU MUST DO SIT UPS OR CRUNCHES!!!! Because not only will you gain weight in your legs, hips and butt. But you can end up with a disgusting beer belly too..so make sure you always work that stomach out! and a warning this is not for everyone please check with your doctor because there are side effects to using this. This is a medication drug so please discuss with your doctor and take this advice at your own risk. Im not saying that it will work out good for you im just telling my story but once again please do your research because there are major side effects possible from depo. Anyway good luck on gaining weight. Before i started taking ** i weighed a measley 103 if that but now after just six months i'm already up to 120! and i thing most of it is in the booty :) just like jlo and beyonce!

Answer by Tiger
Submitted on 10/7/2004
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Kim, I know it is hard to figure out what you need to do. First of all look at someone who was once there and have the physic you like to have and ask them. You are a teacher of your own practice. Me I was once skinny too. I know I had to force my self to stop activities. But what you need is too eat 5 to 7 meals a day! Not a lot on one plate but good source of protein to build and carbs to burn! Your metabolism will slow down and when your older you will ask instead of putting on you want to take it off! So stay stick on your diet and do 3 days a week of strength training. Working one body part a week. With 1 or 2 days do what your doing in activities. Good luck and remember, believe in you and the body will follow!

Answer by Just John...
Submitted on 11/1/2004
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Heya im john, im 16 and i weigh like 10 stone or 11 or sumert im 5'11 and thats "suposably" perfect weight for my height. Personnly i think that i am fine, i love to go out and keep fit but i also love to eat fatty foods. Its doesnt really matter how much u wiegh or how little i know it sounds cheesey and all but its wats inside that counts. would u rather be a hard core slapper with a good body or a really nice person with a great personality...well im just born lucky hehe ;) My Tips are to: a)Keep Fit (Even If Ur Skinny PLEASE DONT JUST EAT. This will only make things bad, u will feel worse and maybeu will add a few pounds but ur body will get clogged up and u can die.) RIP Steve :( . b) Regular Exercise & Eat Eat Eat. ( Both Over/under Weight People. Keep exerecise to your level. I ride every day about 5 miles cross country but this is because i am fit. You Should Start Where i started 20 mins jog when u have time)Also, Dont forget to eat even if ur a little chubby. Personally i perfer a little meat on lasses but i have many skinny gf's and they are gorgeuos too) Anyone wanna email me about anything boy or gurl im happy to be the agony aunt luvz ya'all, John xxxx

Answer by Nolie Hilton
Submitted on 12/5/2004
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OK, all you people listen up. It really doesn't matter that you are skinny! According to my doctor, 120 is the perfect weight for girls 15-17 around 5 ft. 5. If any of you think you are fat, you're wrong. If any of you think you are too skinny, you probably are! To gain weight eat 3 square meals a day with alot of carbohydrates, and either do crunches or run at night. This will help you build muscle and it will give you a model physique. But, my main advice to give you, is to don't worry about how you look! You're beautiful if you think you are! Just always be yourself. Luv you all-Nolie P.S. another thing, swearing isn't that attractive. I suggest those of you who have that bad habit drop it-people will respect you more. For more help visit www.lds.org and surf!

Answer by Other Person
Submitted on 12/29/2004
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I've always been pretty skinny (I'm around 9 stone,120 pounds roughly, now and six foot one, age 15 26-27 inch waist) and it's never really bothered me. Still I have put on a bit of weight recently(I was 8 and a half stone a few months ago)It wasn't really deliberate but I was proably getting too thin beforehand. Anyway my advice would be to eat all meals placed in front of you and then snack between them esspecially at night. Crisps seemed to work well and are reasonbly cheap. It's pretty obvious but doing what I believe is called "cardio-vascular" exercise ie running,biking etc wouldn't help you gain weight so stop doing those. I also used to do quite alot of sit-ups and once I stopped doing them I certainly looked fatter and my waist certainly expanded. Of course if you want to gain muscle weight this isn't great advice but if you just want more fat it should work. I'm not sure if I'll purposly gain any more weight. I wouldn't have considered it a while ago but I think I might look better without those visable ribs and with a more even torso.

Answer by real girl
Submitted on 1/1/2005
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hey im bac again and i juss wanna say if ur still looking to gain weight then it's suggested that you eat every 2 to 3 hrs. the goal is to eat more calories then u burn. so that the left over calories turn into fat. the average person burns at least 2,840 calories a day (may vary from person to person cuz every 1's different). so that means that u will hav to eat 4,000 calories or more to gain weight. i noe that sounds like alot of eating but if u eat 1,800 calories in a day ur body burns more then that so ur acutally losing weight instead of gaining it. if u hav no idea wat any of this means it means that u at least hav to eat 6 small meals in a day. which for example may mean breakfast then 2 to 3hrs later a small meal then 2 to 3hrs later lunch then 2 to 3hrs later a small meal then 2 to 3hrs later dinner then 2 to 3hrs later a small meal. and drink plenty of water. by the end of the week i bet u will hav gained 1 pound. it may not sound like much but weight is hard to gain so that will be a major accomplishment. for the record there are 3,500 calories in a single pound of fat. FYI never go to sleep right after eating though. it's ok sum times but wen u go to sleep after eating it forces ur body to work extra hard to digest the food. i hope u will find what u r looking for in this answer. but alwayz remember treat ur body good and luv ur self!!** bye! and good luck!!!!

Answer by Regina
Submitted on 1/1/2005
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Wow, Do you really think that being 115 at fourteen/fifteen years old is fat? That is very skinny. 120 isn't even a thing to worry about unless you are tiny and are not very tall. If you are very skinny and want a figure, you have to do a lot of weight training. Focus less on cardio and spend more time in the weight room and challenge your legs to heavy weights. Don't necessarily eat a lot, keep your portions as you would normally. Just add more protein and calcium. Don't overdo the eating thing. There is a difference between muscle and flab. If you let the muscles show, then the stick figure thing will go away. you will be very skinny, but you will lean a lot more towards a skinny hourglass figure, and that is very attractive.

Answer by Geo
Submitted on 1/10/2005
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I am super thin. I have been looking like that for a very long time now & I still am. I have hated every moment that i would get ridiculed about my weight, rather than being rewarded for my accomplishments in life thus far, and belonging. Then i realised... who cares honestly. If i wanted to gain weight I am gonna do it for myself and not for other people. The plus about thinking that way relaxes me & stop me from getting depressed. Yes I have done weights for a while now; 3 years consistently with the assistance of every supplement you can legally think of. The results of that got me a lot of muscle and close to zero body fat, but i was still underweight. So at the moment I have lessened exercise, increased calories through good foods, not junk and am drinking regularly one beer per day. If you cant drink beer, try find non-alcoholic beer. I mean how could hundreds of thousands of beer gutted fathers be wrong.... well I'll let yous know how it goes aye... take care

Answer by Jamer
Submitted on 1/18/2005
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I'm 27yrs old I use to weight 115Lbs. I breath on one lung. Have Asthma,had a hole in my heart VS Ring. My mother always pushed me on doing things. I wish I was 115lbs. I use to do everything Softball. Clarinet Sax phone. YOu guys are wondering why I'm putting instruments in here. When u gain weight an have asthma its harder to play it knocks the win out of you. All I do is complain now. Cause I've gained so much weight I weight now 170LBS. Its the truth when ur are in ur 20's everything start going so slow. Its just be yourself don't worry about what u do. Just do what u can do. Its just if u gain so much weight it catches up to ur health so don't worry about gaining weight be happy what u got. Alot of guys will enjoy.

Answer by Lil bit
Submitted on 2/13/2005
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Hey am getting ready to turn 17 feb.28 and i feel like i'min middle school or that's just the way my friends makes me feel. I weight 96 pounds right now, but a month ago I weight 98 pounds it seens like it if I worried about my weight i lose pounds, but it isn't easy if your friends keep telling you that your little. I tryed some weight gaining stuff i work for a while. Then I started to lose weight a again. I always eat even when i don't want anything to eat. Some days I just don't feel like eating at all, but I feel that I have to eat. I wish people would stop asking me about my weight and then maybe i wouldn't worry about it tha much and may i could gain the gain i need. At one time i was happy b/c i felt big well not big but a nice size then i met this guy and we break up and i took it to the heart and i seem to lose weight off of depression b/c i wouldn't eat anything. Really what i'msaying is i'mtryed of getting put in with the middle school i want to look like a high school student that is 17 and ready for college not coming out of middle going into college. I really need some help.

Answer by not too happy !
Submitted on 3/6/2005
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Hey everyone ! Im 16 years old, about 5'4 (i think) and i only weigh 105 pounds. I hate being so skinny and alot of people point out how skinny i am and think that i am anorexic. It really bothers me when people say how skinny i am because i just cant gain weight. I eat way more than all my friends and seem to always stay the same weight. i usually come home and eat all day (i snack all day and eat alot at meals too and usually eat 2 lunches). i eat before i go to bed, in the middle of the night, and right when i wake up. im really unhappy sometimes because of my weight and how i look and usually try to hide it with the clothes i wear but you can still tell. is it possible that there could be something wrong with me? any ideas on how i can gain weight ?

Answer by InSaNe FrEaK
Submitted on 3/10/2005
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Hey i am 5 foot f*ck all and i am 17 years old, i weight 110. As soon as i quit smoking 7 months ago i gained weight like crazy.(i went from 87 to 110)And you know what its all in my ass and my stomach but i am proud of what i look like. The only person who cares about what i look like is my mom (she thinks i am fat because i have stretch marks). My boyfriend tells me everyday that i look good no matter what. And to tell you the truth i was really skinny before i looked sick but now i look good.Just have faith and what your doing and don't believe what other people are telling you. Because obviously if their telling you that you don't look good or that your to skinny fat whatever, then it means that their not really your friends (true friends anyway). well later S.B

Answer by Nat
Submitted on 3/24/2005
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Hey im 14 and i weigh anywere from 88-93 pounds...its sucks when i go shopping with my friends and they pick out any random pair of jeans and i do the same we go to try them on and all the ones she picked out to try on fit her perfectly ....BUT all the ones that i pick out are 2 short 2 big it takes me hours (if i ever do find a pair)to find a pair of pants that actually look good on me..i know your probably saying get a smaller size i cant im a size 00 or 0 and most of the time the 0's that i try on are 2 big for me U CANT GET ANY SMALLER....people are always saying stuff like o ur so skinny i wish i looked like that..or ur a twig blah blah DO YOU think i like to be this way i would do ne thing to look like my friends they have boobs and an ass i have nothing nothing well i have alittle something but its practically nothing....and then my friend nikki she totally grrr she goes to me do you really think guys want skinny girls they want curves hun....BUT SHE IS LIKE WAY TO CURVEY ahhh shes fat but yea it hurts when people say stuff like that its like omg id want to be this way even the teachers make coments!! but you guys i would really really love it if someone could give me some advice here i feel so omg ugly please help thanks (Nat)

Answer by banana_noodle
Submitted on 5/11/2005
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Wow. I just stumbled upon this website and all I have to say is that most of the girls who think they are fat, are not; they are healthy, actually. And most of the girls that think they are skinny are skinny. LOL Here is a weight chart for you to look at: Feet & inches Approx Healthy Weight Range 4 feet 10 inches 91-122 pounds 4 feet 11 inches 94-125 5 feet 0 inches 97-128 5 feet 1 inch 101-132 5 feet 2 inches 104-137 5 feet 3 inches 107-141 5 feet 4 inches 111-146 5 feet 5 inches 114-150 5 feet 6 inches 118-155 5 feet 7 inches 121-160 5 feet 8 inches 125-164 5 feet 9 inches 129-169 5 feet 10 inches 132-174 5 feet 11 inches 136-179 6 feet 0 inches 140-184 Honestly, if you are not if your specific category, then try the following. They are fairly easy to do and sometimes fun. If you are underweight or overweight, try this: 1. Go to a GNC store (or Wal-Mart even) and purchase some protein bars or shakes. They don't taste as bad as you would think. Eat (drink) one a day. (Maybe for breakfast or something.) 2. Eat breakfast. Do you know why they call it breakfast? Because your body has been fasting for more than eight hours. If you were awake during that time, you would get hungry. Since your body isn't working as hard, then you may not be as hungry as usual. Either way, you need to eat to prepare your body for the day. 3. Work out at least once a week. Try picking up swimming or jogging with a friend. I even take dance lessons. It has helped build muscles and I feel better about my body. 4. Lift weights. Even though lifting can be really boring and time-consuming, do it! Put on a fast-paced song and go to town. Try lifting with a friend. It can really build relationships. 5. Be positive about yourself. I know this sounds silly, but a positive state-of-mind can really improve how you actually look. and last, but certainly not least.. 6. Make sure you eat healthy. Most nutritionists believe that you should not eat fast food. However, our fast-paced world almost demands it. So, eat it once a month, at the most. If you are hungry on your way to work, keep a granola bar or a bag of cheerios in your car; you won't even think about stopping at McDonald's because you can fulfill that urge without spending any money. Snack on fruits and veggies instead of chips and cookies. Try to cut back on the sugar. If you eat the correct number of fruits per day, then you probably will not feel the need to grab that Snickers bar. Drink lots of water; it helps clear up acne and think about it, if your body is made up of 90% of water, then don't you think you should be helping your body by drinking quite a bit of water per day? Also, cut back or even cut out soda altogether. There are tons of success stories of people who cut out soda and lost tons of weight. If you are not trying to lose weight, still cut it out. You will 100 times better and it will help your immune system out tons. Don't cut out all carbs. That can actually hurt you. Instead, eat smart carbs. Try not to eat both carbs and proteins in the same meal. It is difficult for your body to digest both at the same time. Try eating spaghetti without a meat sauce and substitute more veggies, like diced tomatoes or mushrooms. Or eat a salad and add some grilled chicken to it. Well, I am sorry if I have bored you. But if you are seriously looking for help in losing weight or gaining weight, then take this seriously. I hope this has helped some of you out!

Answer by ken.p.r
Submitted on 5/12/2005
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look if u want to gain weight i know it can be hard, but all u have to do is force urself to constantly eat everything that u can FORCE into ur mouth, eat like before u go to bed even if u wake up at night eat, it WILL hurt u for a couple of days maby a week or 2 even like i mean the kind of pain that doesnt leave u like ur stuffed and just want to stop. but after a while ur stomach will enlargen and it will start to not hurt anymore and gaining weight will be alot easier, just remember to have big potions and eat everything cause it taste good even if ur full eat a chocolate and dint forget to exercise like as in also weight lifting at the same time, because it will increase, no u wont get massive muscles if u do this girls, but u do want to increase a little bit of muscle and bone density after all u want firm arms not super flabby arms. This is a very good way to do it just remember at first it will hurt ur stomach but give it time and it wont hurt ever again.

Answer by ken.p.r
Submitted on 5/12/2005
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look if u want to gain weight i know it can be hard, but all u have to do is force urself to contsantly eat everything that u can FORCE into ur mouth, eat like before u go to bed even if u wake up at night eat, it WILL hurt u for a couple of days maby a week or 2 even like i mean the kind of pain that doesnt leave u like ur stuffed and just want to stop. but after a while ur stomach will enlargen and it will start to not hurt anymore and gaining weight will be alot easier, just remember to have big potions and eat everything cause it tast good even if ur full eat a chocolate and dont forget to exercise like as in also weight lifting at the same time, because it will increase, no u wont get massive muscles if u do this girls, but u do want to increase a little bit of muscle and bone density after all u want firm arms not super flabby arms. This is a very good way to do it just remember at first it will hurt ur stomach but give it time and it wont hurt ever again.

Answer by Another
Submitted on 5/20/2005
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I know it's been a while since anyone posted on this but looks like theres long gaps throughout the theard and it's still on the internet so I'll post anyway. I've always been very skinny but over the last year I've gained around 12 pounds despite only growing an inch. I was around 6 foot and 118 pounds. I, like others I suppose, had heard muscle weighs more than fat so was doing lots of sit-ups and weights. I never gained much weight doing this though and it made me look even thinner. It was only when I stopped caring about it, gave up the muscle building exercises and ate a little more junk food I managed to gain weight. Admittly it's not a good way to go if you want a six-pack. My wasit has expanded around 2-3 inchs and has gotten pretty flabby. I suppose I'm still pretty skinny. I'm just over nine stone and around six-one or two and my stomach still sits in from my ribs a little but I do have a clear bulge now. It's pretty noticable too, some of my friends commenting on it. Ideally I'd like to firm my stomach up a bit now and not gain too much more weight(skinny people who gain too much weight tend to look worse) Anyway hope that helps someone. Probably not the best way to go about weight gain but it worked for me.

Answer by Isabella
Submitted on 5/31/2005
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I weigh anything between 75-80 pounds, depending on what activities I am doing and that. I am a gymnast and it is very good to be small, and I am only 5 foot 2 tall. I have a LOT of muscle, to be a gymnast you have to be and I want to be in the Olympics one day so I can't put on weight. If I put on a pound I know, if I put on two my coach knows and if I put on 3 everyone knows. So I can't, but my older sisters (they're twins) both had to put on weight last year because my Mom said they were getting too skinny. Riley is 5 foot 9 and weighed 70 pounds, and Madison is 5 foot 7 and weighed 66 pounds, now they both put on over 10 pounds. They had to do less exercise and eat lots of simple sugars. Hope it helps!

Answer by shay
Submitted on 6/15/2005
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hey to all of u! im reealy skinny n i know what its like - not sure what it is in pounds but i am 45kg (they dont do things in pounds here!) and im 5'5 - age 19. kinda a relief to know that heaps of other people are the same realy. i've done a fair bit of research... everything says the same - if its hereditary there is not alot you can do about it. going to the gym does add a bit of body mass and a bit of shape (swimming is best if you want a good body shape and im saying this regardless of what u weigh!). but yea they say lotsa potatoes, carbohydrates, full cream milk, rice and pasta! sorry to those of you who feel oversized and ur reading this.. it isnt easy for us either - we just want to look and feel healthy just like you!

Answer by Tresure
Submitted on 6/21/2005
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I am fiftten years old, and I am 120 pounds. It might seem fine, but when you're five foot, nine inches. Its not kool. Plus i have really long legs so I've been called Mama long-legs and sista long-legs too. plus, giraffe, stick figure... oh and so much more. I've been skinny my whole life, and I've seen all the looks,stares, laughs and jeers. And I'm just sick of it. I guess because I'm black, guys expect me to have the big booty, the nice ass, and the big boobs. I am so far from that. I like this guy, but the only thing thats pushing me away from him, Is my weight. But I'm not doing this for him, I'm doing this for me. I'm tired of being flat chested and skinny. My mom If you'd see her, we are total opposites. Shes a double D, not skinny, short thin hair. I'm skinny, A cup, long full hair. People say I have a model type body, I do, but the hell with it! I'd rather have meat on my bones. Thats why I've never dated a black guy, is because they like thick girls. So If any one can help me, I will be sure to take all your advice. Plea's from a skinny girl. TreashaLuvsU@aol.com

Answer by Lil' Bit!
Submitted on 7/22/2005
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Gain Weight Step 1 - eating! Eating is the first and most important factor that is needed to gain weight. It's simple - you need to eat more calories than you burn. This does not mean eating anything and everything that is not nailed down. Carefully plan your meals with foods that will help you gain lean mass, not fat. I suggest 6 meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and three other small meals scheduled throughout the day. The goal is to eat every 2.5 to 3 hours. Focus on foods such as steak, chicken, fruit, milk, vegetables, cheese and assorted types of nuts. It's recommended to eat 4 - 6 pieces of fresh fruit a day, and at least four tall glasses of milk. Milk is a great, cheap protein source - take advantage of it. A sample snack meal would be a glass of milk, an apple, and a hand full of peanuts. Take time to lay out a meal plan. What you eat is the most important ingredient in a successful weight gain program. Gain Weight Step 2 - lifting! As stated, proper eating is of utmost importance when attempting to gain weight, but if you do not lift weights, the majority of that gained weight will be fat - not muscle. When trying to gain weight, I suggest working out three times a week. You need to lift hard and then recover for the next workout. Focus on the big exercises such as squats, deadlifts, bent-over rows, chin-ups, bench press, & military press. These are the exercises that will turn those extra calories into muscle. You are not going to gain much by doing lateral raises and step-ups every workout. You need the multiple-joint lifts that will shock your system and stimulate your body into growth. Focus on getting strong by adding a small amount of weight each workout. If you focus on strength, size will follow. Case in point, look around at your local gym - the strongest guys are also the biggest. If your training routine is working, then stick with it. If you're not getting the results you need check out Bob Myhal'sUltimate Muscle Mass Training Program. It is, quite simply, the best muscle-gaining program around. It rocks!

Answer by Tank's GirL From Fresno
Submitted on 8/3/2005
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Hey Guys I am 16 yrs old and i weigh 100 pounds. My boyfriend says that i have a cute little figure but I don't think so. I mean I want big BOOBS and a nice BUTT. My boyfriend always tells me that I look good and i don't need to gain weight. He tells me that i have a nice body. He says just because I weigh 100 pounds doesn't mean I don't have a nice body. Seriously all you have to do is have confidence in yourself. You can't let anyone bring you down. I mean you can't let all these people let you feel unpretty. Everyone is beautiful in there own ways. If your Big, Small, Skinny whatever....your still pretty. God made us this way for a reason. We have to love ourselves. I mean i hate being skinny...but I love it too. It doesn't matter your shape size or color it just matters on how you take care of yourself. If you take care of yourself you will be happy with yourself. well thats all I have to say....Take Care...Keep your guys' head up.....BYE

Answer by E
Submitted on 8/15/2005
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hey you guys well i have a lot of friends with the same problem as being too skinny but its just cause, as you probably know, that you have like a super fast matabelism welll heres the deal on me im 5 9 and i weight about 135 now, that isnt fat its actully normal for my height i work out some what, but the thing that i do is cut out soda and sweets im not like totally obsessed with being super skinny, cause ilke i know how frustrated my tEENY friends get wen i talk about it im just like ok with myself now and, well, not to be like obnixious or anything but a lot of guys seem to think im hot... but i think its cuase im really comfortible in my own skin thats all ya gotta do!!!

Answer by ANN
Submitted on 8/29/2005
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It's good I can relate to all of you guys. However, I need help as well. I'm really skinny...mostly my legs and my arms. I'm 18 and I weight 96 lbs. I don't have an eating disorder or anything, but it's sooo horryfying to get all these comments from people about how skinny you are. Some people don't realize that calling someone "really skinny" or something like that is almost like calling someone fat, it feels the same way. I mean it is completely horrible I am so skinny that like I really never wear shorts or skirts because my legs look like bones. It really does suck. Can someone please help. Oh and I would also like to point out that there is a difference between being skinny as to where you look good and being skinny as to where you are self-consious.

Answer by Arg
Submitted on 9/13/2005
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>.> Wow. Some of you guys do NOT need to be worrying about losing weight. And trust me, you'll definitely gain weight with time. It's a blessing and a curse that will happen to us all. Looking anorexic doesn't matter much as long as you're NOT, although it can be an indication that you are not getting something important in your diet. Making yourself fat and lazy to gain weight will only cause health problems later. You best bet is to do muscle building exercises (a healthy amount, don't over do it). Muscle weights more than fat. I'm almost 18, I'm 5'0" and I'mabout 87 lbs (90 if I'm lucky) I have plenty of fat >.> and I'm not all bones. According to my BMI I am underweight but honestly I'm really not. Certainly, I shouldn't be striving to lose any weight though. A lot of you younger teens need not worry at all, it may take several years for your body to fill out, and some people are always very thin. That doesn'tmake you unattractive. As long as you're healthy, that's all that matters. If you're really concerned and you're under 90 lbs and you're like above 5'4" then I'd say you've got a medical problem that may or may not be your fault. Check with your doctor and have some tests done. You may save you life.

Answer by lauren
Submitted on 9/14/2005
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Kim & Others I have dealt with the same problems and still struggle. im 18 5'2 and now have finally gotten to about 115. I look a hell of a lot better with fat on me but still its not enough. To everyone out there who wants to be real thin let me ask u a question. Would u rather look like you eat or like u dont? Cuz really skinny girls are gross looking. Anything under 100 lbs and above 5'0 tall is too skinny. Now anyways this is what i'vdiscovered. You have to do this continuously. Eat atleast 3 meals a day. Make sure u consume protein,dairy, and carbs daily. Oatmeal for breakfast is probably ideal it sits in your stomach longger, proven to make u feel better and help gain weight. Also u HAVE to exercise, go for a jog or lift weights,squats,etc. That will boost the process and instead of gaining cellulite ur gaining muscle tone which looks a hell of a lot better and u look healthier. So there u have and good luck

Answer by Lil One
Submitted on 9/16/2005
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Hey Skinny folks!! WE THE BEST!! Nah, but like i'm5'6 i weigh 110 pounds and all i can say is to just eat, and exercise your gluts. Ride a bike with your body in the air not on the seat it builds muscle. Run up hills hard on your legs and thighs, and the best two would be: to do thousand of squats and lunges because it works all your backside and thighs. Because you can't have a nice butt with skinny legs and thighs. I'm skinny and i eat alot so i feel ya. but just work it on, and keep a small stomach. Overtime it will look more bigger and you can feel better. Believe me i know what you mean when the girls on the videos look perfect, its like all guys want are big bootys now. but remember this, don't get it too big cause then you get the stretch marks ... u know what i mean it looks nasty. But i mean thats not always the case, really i think the best solution for self esteem for skinny peep would be act like the models do.. stuck up..lol.. no not all the time, but seriously you don't see no huge models making it big.. so yea. my peep tell me all the time i wish i was that skinny, but i be like u know what if u was u probably wish you wasn't. My thing is u know look a paris hilton, i don't really like her but she is skinny as hell, and peep like her, guys, cameras, press, fans, i mean she is a role model to some peep. So skinny ain't that bad i think we are the most unique. but yes eat before u go to bed, i used to weigh like 90 pounds or so or like 95 well now i weigh 110 to me thats good, cuz i cannot gain weight. i can give blood now!!! lol.. well hope u all feel good about yourself and just be you, and if you want to get bigger exercise for muscle and it will gain. bye holdin it down for the skinny folks

Answer by x princess x
Submitted on 9/24/2005
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hey there for all you people who want to gain weight... i myself am someone who wants to lose weight i am 5"7 i wigh 113pnds i am not fat and always am having compliments about a 'lovely' figure but they are not the people who have to live in it and i find it hard to accept my body... ok anyways for you to gain weight its exactly the opposite of what everyone tells you, you need to eat healthy doing so help you have water retention. wen i eat junk food i find thati lose weight but wen i eat healthily it goes back up also work out at the gym but not too hard gradually build up muscle thenwen u stop going to the gym just cary on eating the same amount as you do and that muscle will turn to fat.drink things with caffiene in and everything i hope this work effectively drinking things with caffiene in will slow down your metabolism. hope this helps can anyone help me to lose weight now?? sarah xx

Answer by marissa
Submitted on 10/8/2005
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HEY..i used to be skinny too..and i used to hear almost all the time.."aww your soo skinny" "do you eat?"..and yes my feelings would be crushed everytime! and yea basically all people have to say were.."get over it..just like yourself for who you are"..but it's not that easy..until one day i finally realized...it's all in your attitude..the negative stuff that people say...turn it around and think of it as something positive..somethin that is making you stronger..cuz u know your not skinny on purpose..but if u just PRAY about it!..and forget about..and trust GOD..and believe that he will help you...SOON....u'll see that your not skinny anymore..so just be determined and don't give up..everything will be ok...i promised...<3 u guyz!! ~Child of God~

Answer by zee
Submitted on 10/25/2005
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Kim there are 3 different body type and by what u have told me u are an ectomorph, i myself am an ectomorph. In other words we are hard gainers basically this means its very hard for us to gain muscle or weight. Not to worry some of the top body builders in the world are ectomorph. The answer to ur problem is to eat more (weight training would also help, if u do decide to do weight training u should lift heavy and do less reps) . if ur weight is 95 pounds than u need to eat atleast 100 grams of protein and 150 grams of carbohydrates. I am 17 and a few months back i used to weigh 110pounds but now i have started weight lifting and i eat 6 times a day (small meal try not to eat until full) and in months i have gained 22pounds and now i weigh 132pounds. in conclusion u need to increase ur protein intake and ur carbohydrate intake. the best plan for an ectomorph would be to eat 25% protein, 25%fats (good fats e.g. found in fish) and 50% carbohydrates. and dont miss any meals. if u follow this plan u will reach ur goal in no time.

Answer by zee
Submitted on 10/25/2005
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eating plan for skinny people who want to gain weight. skinny people are hard gainers inadditon they need to eat a lot. They need to eat a lot of protein , carbohydrates and some fats. All of these need to come from good food e.g. meats and fruits. Dont eat junk food. below is a sample eating plan for skinny people if they want to gain weight, this is a sample so u can change ur plan according to u. 8.00am 30g of oat meal cereal (as lots of carbohydrates) 2 toasts with beans (bread has lot of carbohydrates and beans have protein) 10.30am tuna sandwich (bread=a lot of carbohydrates and tuna=protein and good fats) 1 banana (has lot of carbohydrates) 12.30pm pasta and chicken (pasta has lot of carbohydrates and chicken has protein) or rice (have lot of carbohydrates) and chicken 4.00pm chicken or fish (both hight in protein) patatos (good for carbohydrates) 6.30 fruits (bananas, apples, grapes) fruits are good for carbohydrates 9.00pm dinner if u follow this u will gain weight in weeks. if u want to gain muscle also do weight training. Remember not to miss any meals. If anyone has any question u can e-mail me at original_romeo_2004@hotmail.com

Answer by mzwakalack
Submitted on 11/6/2005
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Lucifer if you want to gain alot of weight faster you need to consume a lot of sugar and I mean a lot like 5-10 pounds before you go to bed. When you go upstairs go really slow use as little energy as possible. When you make it to your bed lay on your stomach and null move. If you move null burn off some calories.On weekends eat as much pie or cake or well you know tooth rotting stuff. Just eat as much as you can untill your stuffed or your done. Then just go lay on the coach and watch TV or play null for at least 3-4 hours. I did it and I gained 79 pounds. it took me 3 and a half hours. If you need a snak eat a huge bag of chips or a box of twinkies. For null you need more than a null pizza. Fry up and eat at least 1-2 pounds of bacon or sausage then have a few dozen egg then if your still hungry have a pizza.For lunch at least order 5-8 diffrent meals in is really easy to eat it all. For supper have pasta then go and lay around. It gives you lots of carbs and if you dont use it it will turn to fat. I gained 54 pounds off of that. Oh by the way girls love when you show them how fat you are and let them pinch your fat.Why am I telling you this but I weight 961 and im am only 19 years old. For some reson I still want to gain weight. Write back on websit get back ASAP

Answer by miss know it all, when she blatenly doesn't.......but hey!! Aka, maria!
Submitted on 11/11/2005
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Ok people, all I can say is that I went through the same crap!! I mean i'm17, so this was im my early teens!! I hated everything about my body!! I thought i had chicken legs, a flat horrible arse, and i was out of proportion!! I especially hated my bum, i used to always wear black trousers, and a jumper round my waste to cover it!!! I mean it didn't help being surrounded by curvacios women in my familly!!! It's so stupid now i think about it!!!Everyone is different, their is no one perfect humanbeing!! I know that u all think you've heard it all before, but it's true, honestle, and i can talk from experience!!! If u learn to accept yourself and stop obbsessing over one particular thing, u'llbe so much happier whithin yourself, and that confidence will show to other ppl around u!! I mean think about this, say you finally lose weight, or gain it, you'll just find something else to hate about yourself!!!!And it'll turn into a vicious circle!! I still have moments where i do feel insecure about myself, just like any other teen out their, but I try not to dwell on it too much!! I mean for the past 3 years i've been quite un well, and I think thats help put everything back into perspective for me!! I just didn't have time to worry about body image anymore, i had other stuff on my mind.... Your health and happiness are the most important things!! Not body image or what type of body image is in vogue, which in the media world changes all the time!!! I mean one minute it's skinny, and the next its curvy....I mean it's like ppl, what do you want from us?? I hope that i've helped ppl to start to accept themselves, i mean i don't wanna preach to ppl, but ....hey anyway i hope i've helped a litle bit, at the very least!! Anyway, best be off!!! C'ya! And keep thinkin happy thoughts, hehe!! Ps, and forget these ways of losing or gaining weight, the best thing to do is just to eat as healthely as you can!! And that doesn't mean a lettuce leaf once in a blue moon!!(",)!! Good luck peeps!!! And smile, it helps, really it does...he he!!

Answer by alby
Submitted on 12/3/2005
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if u want 2 put on a lot of weight try eating nuts,pulses,seeds, turkey lots of dairy products etc,(regularly).if you want 2 b more curvier then ask your gym teacher how to increase chest,bottom,hip,thigh size etc.u might not actually put weight on as u may b genetically thin. for those trying 2 lose weight eat 1 tablespoon of honey before you sleep every night.in the morning drink kind of warm water with a squeeze of pure lemon.eatgreen leafy salads, no sweet potatoes, red lean meat, pineapple & apple for digestion.dont drink 2 much soda/dietdrinks/shakes drink 2 litres of water with a hint of flavouring.walk for a change, cut down on fastfoods. jump and run a round like a mad idiot. do eat sweets but share a lot of them so you dont have a large quantity 2 urself. dont eat 2 much nuts. for all those taking these advices remember that it will take time so dont expect 2 lose wait over night and remember 2 strive 4 a goal aim 4 at least 4-8 months. hope everything works out 4 u lots of luv Alby xxx