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I'm Too Skinny!

I eat, but I’m still skinny. I can’t wear the clothes my friends wear—they’re too big for me. What can I do to gain more weight?

Skinny girls have body issues, too. But if you complain about it, you’re likely to get that rolled-eye look. To pack on extra pounds, you need to eat a little more—300 to 500 more calories a day, if you can.

But you can’t just chow on bon-bons and bacon double cheeseburgers. Instead, down lots of lean protein, like chicken and fish, says Martica Heaner, nutritionist and co-author of Cross-training for Dummies. Then, add a bunch of complex carbs, like brown rice, whole-wheat bread, veggies and lots of nuts. (Because different people digest food differently, eating tactics for gaining weight are very similar to those for losing it.)

Another way to bulk up? Lift weights. Do upper- and lower-body exercises every other day. Oh, one more thing: You can always add some energy shakes to your diet. Yum.

TELL US NOW! Are you havin' body bummers? Click on SEND A QUESTION below to send in your most important body qs.

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Same here. i'm 13, 5'2 and 71 lbs. I eat normally, but i just have a high motabalisim. so its looks like i didnt even eat any thing. and guys say my face is pretty, but im too skinny or too flat for them. i try to gain but its harder than you think!

thatgirlx33 on 11/7/2009 9:43:56 PM

I KNOW! I mean if I'm like "I hate being skinny!" then everyones just like "Why? Your sooo wierd!"
I wish i weighed like 120 lbs. And had A-cups since I have...flatness...completly flat...can't even fit into training bra cups

xoxo,
Isabella♥

peacelovepuppies on 11/4/2009 4:01:07 PM

i dont really exercise that much, but tryin to start. I eat pretty well, but whenever i do eat, it looks like I gain weight. seriously. my mom says that she used to be just like me, i still want to get into shape. im trying to make a dance routine that involves different types of exercises that help your body (stomach and legs) and heart because i hate diets. if anyone has any useful exercise, please tell me! im really self contious cuz most of my frends have nice bodies, and boys are always like talking about girls being "hot" even though i think it's stupid i still care. Please help me!

emzy101 on 11/1/2009 2:02:28 PM

i have that skinny prob too and im 13 and i weigh only 80 pounds. i eat like A LOT of food and im skinny yet i have a lot of fat on my stomach and im always doing ab workouts some one help me pls!

thx xoxo

sammy_cutie on 10/29/2009 12:48:15 AM

MOD MOD MOD My best friend wears a C-cup bra size.We both are in the gifted program, so all the kids in homeroom have all of their other classes together. All of our guy-friends (we like hanging out with the guys) like her because of her breasts. I don't like our guy friends more than friends, but I am still EXTREMELY jealous. I wear an A-cup, and they always make fun of my little boobs. What should I do?

Realize that boys are superficial and soon enough they'll mature and like you for you, not for something as trivial as cup size. Best, Miliana

Miliana B.

aeroprincess96 on 10/11/2009 12:10:29 PM

Lizzy711-
YOU ARE NOT OVERWIEGHT!!!!
My BFF wieghs 5 more lbs then you, and shes 12. But I would switch bodies with her anyday.

peacelovepuppies on 10/7/2009 8:07:34 PM

My friends always tell me that I'm skinny, but I have a hard time beleiving them b/c I really don't think so.(I am 16, 5ft 7" and weigh about 134lbs)I've tried things like not eating b4 but it really isnt healthy for you.I really want to lose some weight what should I do?

Lizzy711 on 9/4/2009 9:25:57 PM

I have a similar problem. I am 5'3" and weigh 85 pounds. I can't eat fish or chicken like the response said because I am almost vegan. No milk, limited eggs, limited butter, no cheese, etc. My metabolism is also very fast. I can be so full I can't move, but then 2 hours later, I'm starving...

juicycoutureluver on 7/6/2009 1:44:55 PM

i have a promblem and people call me fat but when ilook inthe mirro i don't think i am fat i am only 13 and i weigh 112 pounds at school call me fat... they say the reason i have boobs because that i am fat but idon't think so

lashawngirl91 on 7/5/2009 1:37:24 PM

lol i wish i was too skinny hehe well same for me i am too big how do i lose wieght?

Impuzled2000 on 6/17/2009 6:52:22 PM

i feel you.
i have the same problem and i hate it!
people always tel lme i am skinny&guys tell me i am pretty but too skinny for them.
but i have realized at i need to accept my body the way it is&everyone is different.guys should accept you for you too.

yeyav13 on 6/13/2009 3:03:42 PM

WAIT!! U just said that u were to fat and that u hated sports in the other one? What's up. Caitlin R.?

Hanna CarmenCullen on 6/12/2009 7:49:50 AM

why do people write **mod**???
I wish i was skinny...i am 12 and 9 months and wiegh about 90 pounds! I feal so huge every day and i absolutely HATE IT!!!

shrimpygirl1 on 5/11/2009 2:01:34 PM

I'm 5'2 110 I love my body.Keep up an healthy diet

softball1112009 on 4/24/2009 5:52:07 PM

i am really skinny and i have the same prob. i can never gain weight no matter how hard i try :[

rainaelise on 4/20/2009 6:24:07 PM

Mod-
I'm not skinny ,and I'm not fat ,but I wanna lose wieght in a little amount of time! I banned myself from Fastfoods and Soda and I try my best to get fruits and vegtables and I dance alot in my room and run whenever I can ,but I'm still the same since before I started all of this.....What can I do? (sorry it is too long)

Hey babes,

Sounds like you're on the right track. Just keep up with varing your exercise, give yourself at least two days of rest and keep up with the healthy meals. Remember it's going to take time for your body to change, there's not healthy quick fix.

XO Lori

lori S.

lovemenot on 4/19/2009 11:38:40 PM

i deffinatly have the same problem.
whenever people bring it up, i never know what to say because most people say something like, "I wish i looked like you," and i can never think of a good respose.
thanks for the advice(:

sarahhelen77 on 4/2/2009 8:30:31 PM

thats good. atleast ur feeling secure about. it mostly the type of person and what they think. everyone should be secure over there body.... keep that way!

baby_gurlie on 4/2/2009 8:50:31 AM

i wish i had that problem! I am only 13 (about to be 14 though) and i weigh 140lbs!!!! its so not fair! and i havent eaten any sweets or desserts or anything like that in a month, but im still a fatty!!!

hotpink_limegreen5678 on 3/31/2009 10:04:43 PM

i think i am way too big and i hate it, any tips on how to become skinnier?

jessebasketballgirl on 3/29/2009 6:31:54 PM

MOD!!!!!!!! How do u tell if ur comments r posted i cant see mine!!

Hey girl, you'll be able to see them after one of the mods approves it (so it is usually within a few minutes). -lauren

Lauren H.

sassyrose132 on 3/28/2009 6:30:39 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please help!!!! I was invited to my bff's birthday party which is in a week or two. The only problem is we are supposed to go swimming and I got my period like less than a year ago so its not regular yet and i might be having it that day of the party. And we have to RSVP 3 days before the party and i dont know if i will have it until the day OF the party. Also i'm not really into using a tampon either. What should I tell my bff? I dont want to disapoint her but i dont know?!?! Should I tell her i can come and then if i find out that i DO have my period, then i just tell her i feel sick and tehn NOT go??Please help!!!

Hey girl, you will really hurt your bff's feelings if you don't show up because of your period. Also, your period is going to be a part of you life for the next 40 years, and you don't want to let your period make you miss out on fun and important things. I would recommend at least trying a tampon if you have your period for her birthday. If you really don't like it, then you don't have to go. But please give it a shot. -lauren

Lauren H.

sassyrose132 on 3/28/2009 6:29:18 PM

Im 12 years old and im 65-67 pounds and im about 4"8-4"10. Yes, i know... Im vERY skinny and i have no boobs at all! Im totally F L A T!!!! I dont want to tell my mom that i want to gain weight becuz shell go completly CrAzY!!! And... Im too shy to ask my doctor.... Does anyone have any ways that i can gain weight by myself?!?!?!! Pleeeeeeeease!!?!?!?!??!!!? I cant lift weights becuz there are none at my house and i cant keep track of the calories i eat becuz if i ask my mom how many calories wad in the dinner she made... She'll be like why? Why?!? WHY?!?!?! And go totally nuts! Also i cant drink protein (or whatever they are called) shakes becuz if i ask my mom to make or buy me one..... She will go evwn more crazy!!!!!! Im dead serious! Shes nuts? Soo.... Do u have any ways i can gain weight!!!!????!!!!!?!!!?!!?! P.s i reaaaaaaaly want boobs this summer and i REALLY just want to look good in my bikini! Also, people call me anorexic... Every week! So, any ways i can gain weight?!?? Email meh and stuff!!!
Xoxo
Thanks
-sonia

Rawrsonia on 3/26/2009 10:29:32 PM

i'm the exact same way! i haven't gained weight for a year and now i REALLY have to try harder!

flutie on 3/22/2009 4:05:58 PM

MOD! Ok, it has been about a year now that me and my best guy friend had our very strong relationship broken. We did have crushes on each other, but we were both cowards to ask each other out. Then these girls chased him around telling us to grow up and go out. That is how our friendship broke. I now live in a different state, I'm homeschooled and it's nice. My prob is that I STILL like him. I have dreams about him all the time. I try to socialize with others, we have been trying to get into fun activities for a while now. But, it is sooo hard, what should I do? Help!

Hey girl, Are you still in contact with him? It might make you feel better to write him a letter explaining your feelings. Even if you never hear back, just getting the feelings out can be very soothing. xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

brandish25 on 3/18/2009 11:04:31 PM

I know just how you feel. I'm below the weight average for girls my age, but what can I say? I'm shorter than them, and I'm totally active in sports. The food I eat just burns off when I play. Well try eating healthy and don't try what I did. I tried to eat a whole bunch of food whenever I ate a meal. The result was that I became lazy and fatigued. I'll just wait until another growth spurt happens for me.

SensationalDizzy on 3/18/2009 12:33:05 PM

i know i hate how any time a thin girl makes one comment about her body she just gets eye rolls and comments like shut up your perfect. well im 5'4" and i barely manage to keep 100 lbs most the time. i have curves and people tell me they look good but im insecure about my body, just like bigger girls can be. i hate my curves in fitted shirts, i hate my chicken legs, i can never find clothes that fit me good and i feel too small. but anytime i make one comment about it i get brushed off or the eye roll. and when people make comments about its so easy being skinny it hurts. i eat all the time but i gain nothing. and i hate feeling this way about my body and when people make comments. what can i do?

lilmissgreen191 on 3/17/2009 8:26:30 PM

Wow, you sound just like me!! It's kinda crazy, cuz I'll eat and eat and eat and won't gain any weight... enjoy it while you can though! Although now it might seem like a problem, it's really not.. I mean, look at stores like Hollister... they sell things that are 00! And trust me, you learn to love your body just the way it is.

princesscarpo on 3/17/2009 7:41:22 PM

wow same with my friend!
she is a twig!!

iloveedwardcullen123 on 3/17/2009 7:11:53 PM

raindropz-
i TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY agree!!!

i have been over-weight for at least 5 years and i have always told myself i would lose weight...my whole family said they would(my parents are bigger too...but my brother isnt...lucky him!) but we never got to it! i have been teased because of my weight i have heard comments through my friends... for example: recently while i was sick...a guys said "i'm glad that ugly fat person is gone!" which i know i shouldnt take but i do because my weight causes my self confidence to be VERY VERY VERY low...

so i think that all of you that are complaining that you are too skinny...and that its easier to LOSE weight than GAIN it...you should just stop because for us big people...we can gain 5 pounds in 1 DAY.... but lose 5 in 1 WEEK! so just stop because when you say that....it really hurts some people!

keep on rockin'!

-hellogoodbye891

hellogoodbye891 on 3/14/2009 7:48:39 PM

sorry bout that. i like stayin up late. i no like nobody's on rite now, it just hit me that i should ask, ya no?? Anywayz, srry!

softball_gurl_3_38 on 3/14/2009 12:38:34 AM

I need a little help. See, I play softball almost year round, except for winter, when I play basketball. I'm not overweight, I think, but I have extra fat on my abs, and athletic legs (big, muscular thighs (at least, I think it's muscule)). I'm 12 years old, 5ft and weigh about 105-8 lbs. I also don't have much upper body strength. My weight scares me a little because, well, all my friends are like, no, there's no way you could weigh that much, and I'm so short compared to everyone else. I have a friend who is my age and is about two inches taller than me, only weighs 100, and is built mostly the same (body type). She doesn't play softball, but she plays basketball year round. I know I'm not supposed to compare myself to others, but it's not beauty problems. I'm worried about my health. I don't know if it's musule or fat, and when I try to work out at home, I do it one time and then either forget or don't have the motivation. When we have a special occasion and have a lot of food, I always eat a ton. My mom and granmas have been telling me that soon I'm not going to be able to do that and stay healthy, but it takes that much to make me full. If you have any advice at all, please tell me. Thanks for reading this!

Oh, and check out my profile plz!!!

softball_gurl_3_38 on 3/14/2009 12:33:38 AM

Thanks for the advice! I’ve always had a lot of problems being thin (When I was ten, I was 39 pounds and as a high schooler, I’m 84 pounds.). It really is hard being thin, especially when I get glared at by people who weigh a lot more than me. I’ll definitely try out these tips. Thanks!

PageantPrincess on 3/13/2009 9:44:40 AM

mod- i eat alot, but im still really skinny. Im a vegitarion, so i dont eat meat. what can i eat thats not meat to gain wait? and also, my sholder bones stick out a lot, how do i fix that?

Hey girl! Pizza would be a great food to make you gain a little weight!

Jess H.

moon on 3/10/2009 8:27:14 PM

~*~ I'm skinny 2 but i'm actually glad that I am. Once you start to eat a lot your matabolisim starts to slow down. (Or when you get older) I noticed mine started to slow down. Also be glad you have a fast matabolisim because you can eat a lot but when it slows down it'll be hard for you to eat a lot. ~*~

forevermoi on 3/10/2009 5:31:29 PM

jeez there's a lot of comments...

smileysevvie on 3/10/2009 5:11:31 PM

i have the same problem!!! and i hate it when people tell me i'm lucky, cuz its not luck. it has nothing to do with luck. it's more of a curse. i hate how i can NEVER fit in the junior's section cuz it's so loose around my waist and my chest! im still in preteens, even though the clothes are too short! lol i totally get where you're coming from

jazigrl4eva on 3/10/2009 5:04:43 PM

Ugh, that'd be a nice problem to have... I don't care if people think that's bad, in my world, that would be heavenly.

soccerkitty13 on 3/10/2009 1:00:23 AM

i totally wish i was her. she she sounldnt be complaining

valori on 3/9/2009 11:52:25 PM

you think u r skinny azn97viet? i am in 6th grade and i have the weirdest body ever.
1. my dad can fit his hands around my waist
2. i am 11 and am only 4 feet 7 inches
3. i weigh only 52 pounds
number four is seriously the big whoop
4. i have a freaking D-cup chest!!
Mod, will you help me? i am very pretty i guess cuz i have like, curly hair and long eyelashes, but i'm scared about my body. i'm to short, so thin, and to booby!

Hey babe, as long as you're eating a healthy diet and exercise routine (or sports) then that's all you can do. Your body will be how it is sometimes no matter what you do. Sometimes it just takes a while for girls to grow into themselves. Go to a doc though if you're really worried!

katelin s.

emmaclare on 3/9/2009 9:38:55 PM

I have the same exact prob! I'm glad i'm not the only one who feels this way, i thought i was. I am 5'2" and 85 pounds. I feel so tiny sometimes when i try to fit into juniors clothes and sometimes the jeans don't fit, they're just too baggy! And i'm almost 14, i really should be gaining. Oh well, just learn to live in your own skin, whether you want to trade for a new model or not!

sparkly53 on 3/9/2009 6:29:56 PM

omg sam e!
its so annoying when ppl are like "your so skinny, you look anorexic"
ugh.

[[x3]]

evercole95 on 3/9/2009 4:52:15 PM

**MOD** d u know of any perfumes that arent very strong but smell good and r cheap?thnx **MOD**

Hey girl! You should go to department stores like Macy's and Sears. They have a great selection of perfumes that range from very inexpensive to expensive. But you can test them out before you buy them!

Jess H.

sparkle1365 on 3/9/2009 4:30:12 PM

ahhhh i feel like i do most of thooose things and im still a freaking stcik thing, even people who know me say i eat alot and donot gain anything. its annyoying but i guess i feel lucky im not super uber skiny instead of be too overweaight!

jjfnkymnky on 3/9/2009 4:29:20 PM

OMG!!! I have that same prob. Im 12 years old but i like just reached 80 pounds. i am like a stick and my friends get soo mad at me because they are like all playfully in a way jelous but i hate being skinny. Everyone thinks that i either should become a model(because of my body and looks) or that all my fat will catch up to me someday, but my doctor said it probably wont. uhhhhh :S

1pup98 on 3/9/2009 4:22:23 PM

MODDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!! i don't know what is wrong with me! i have a really thin toned stomach, but i have like thunder thighs and the rest of me is all thin and muscular (i'm a dancer and a cheerleader) but my thighs are like huge i eat a lot too! it's like all the food i eat goes to my thighs..are there any workouts or tips you have to make my thighs thinner?? thankss

Hey girl! It's ok. A lot of girls have more muscular legs then the rest of their body...especially athletes like yourself. It isn't a bad thing! But running and biking are great ways to tone your legs. As well as lunges.

Jess H.

cherry_girl13 on 3/9/2009 4:18:17 PM

WOW u r so lucky. im 5-7 and im 122! id so rather hav ur problem!! any tips from any1?

cmmills321 on 3/9/2009 4:06:05 PM

i am one of those skinny girls too. all the tips that gl gave you were great, but be careful about acne probs. too much bread, milk, anything grainy can make you breakout. so yes definitley, protein is great. i am a non-meat eater and i know i should eat more to gain more protein.

eemmmmaax2 on 3/9/2009 3:20:01 PM

I also am too skinny. I am about 5'1/2" and I weigh only 85 pounds!!!! My doctor to me at my annual check-up (This past June) that I should eat ice-cream every day, but I got bored. I'm not kidding!!!! At the time I weighed 80 pounds, and that is what I had weighed the year before. So now I gained 5 pounds, but my weight fluctuates. Sometimes I weigh 83! It is scary because I really do eat!

SkyGirl7 on 3/9/2009 2:42:15 PM

GIRLS!
Also, make sure that you don't eat too much SUGAR if you're trying to gain weight!! The sugar in candy and ESPECIALLY soda, even if you're nowhere NEAR overweight, can give you DIABETES if you eat/drink too much! It happened to my friend!!

laneyloo on 3/9/2009 2:28:26 PM

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