Does anyone else have this problem with their weight?

Question

I've always been really thin but have had a good appetite (I eat chocolate and fatty, calorie-filled foods all the time). I know some people can look thin but actually weigh quite a lot; but I look thin and am underweight, although I eat tons.

What could be the explanation for it? I actually want to put on weight because I look like i've got an eating disorder. My friend says I should see a doctor because my weight isn't normal for the amount that I eat - so is this really that bad, or am I over-reacting?

Answer 1

No, I haven't been fortunate to have your problem..I inhale the smell of chocolate and gain weight..on the other hand, my mom did have your problem. She struggled all through her teens and early 20's to gain a few pounds so she wouldn't look "sickly". I can tell you this..

1) It's due to a fast metabolism

2) It doesn't mean you're unhealthy

3) Enjoy it while it lasts..because it doesn't.

As you age, your metabolism will slow down, and you'll find you struggle like everyone else to keep the pounds OFF. My mom is now about 30 pounds overweight...(on the bright side, she didn't gain that till her late 40's).

Answer 2

It could be a number of things but the 2 things that spring to mind are that you may have an over active thyroid which would mean you could eat whatever you wanted and never gain weight and always have an abundance of energy.  Or you may just be blessed with a very efficient metabolism that works so fast you don't gain the weight despite your diet.

be careful though as eating sugary foods and high calorie foods will mean you are not as healthy as you should be especially if you are not exercising.  Look after your diet and your body will look after you.

Answer 3

well i would definately talk to your doc about it to make sure you dont have any medical conditions causing it. but if there are none, be thankful! i used to be like that too...everyone thought i was balimic bc i ate tons of what ever i wanted but looked like i had an eating disorder...3 years and two kids later im on the verge of overwieght and cant seem to loose anything. so, it'll change when your body is ready.  

Answer 4

Alright after you are done eating do you feel sick? Becasue if you do...you may have a case of celiac disease.  Celiac disease is a reaction to gluten (wheat, oat, barely, or rye.)  You may want to get it checked out by a doctor but before she does billions of tests...say something like is celiac a possible disease for me.  If it is not cleared up sooner or later, and if you do have ciliac it can cause the small intestine to thin....which is not good at all!  I will pray for you and good luck! and remember to ask your doctor!!