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Thin but high body fat?!?!?
I'm 19, 5ft 5", and weigh 107lbs (7stone 9). I have a bmi of just below 18.5 and everyone always calls me skinny. The thing is, I have a body fat percentage of 24% which I think sounds quite high. Although I am thin, I'm extremely unfit and my thighs & bum are quite flabby. I also eat quite unhealthily. I'm just wondering why I don't actually look fat on the outside? And also what can I do to tone up, and just generally feel fitter and healthier?! I'm sick of people saying ohh your so thin when I know I'm actually really unhealthy and fat on the inside haha! :)
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- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
You may think 24% body fat sounds high, but it's really not. It's within the fit/lean range for women. That said, you are a very low weight and perhaps lack muscle mass. I'd recommend you do regular weight training 3-4 x week and increase your calories intake, especially protein (approx 1g of protein per 1lb of body weight), in order to gain muscle mass. Hope this helps.