Why am I so skinny?

[SpasticatedPengiun]

Hi all!

So I was just wondering, why am I so skinny? I'm not as skinny as I used to be but I still think I'm a little underweight, the last time I weighed my self (roughly 2 months ago) I was 55 KG and I'm 16, I do not starve my self nor do I 'regurgitate' but I'm still skinny, could it be my metabolism? I actually want to gain weight, I usually eat anything that I see (Except pork, I hate pork). I would really appreciate it if someone could help me or at least tell me how I can find out what's wrong with me.

[Mortal Coil]

Well, you're a boy. Testosterone in adolescent boys does just that: it makes you thinner than a rail, no matter what you eat. You'll grow out of it.

[Nathan Numberless]

How tall are you? Taller guys weigh more :D


My friend has a similar problem: he eats alot but he's really skinny. It could just be genetics... or a vitamin deficiency... :eek:

[TheTopDawg]

It is probably just a high metabolism. You are still growing and that burns energy. However, if you find that you have a lot of stomach problems it could be something like irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn's disease. I have Crohn's and was diagnosed when I was 17 I believe. After being put on medication I gained 30 lbs in about 6 months haha. But, don't get too worried, like I said it's prolly just high metabolism. If you have any questions just hmu.

[FreeFall]

Sounds like a high metabolism.
My boyfriend and I get our's in check by eating a ton of carbs. Breads, pastas, rice and just anything carbs. I threw in a weight gain drink into my diet, enfuse plus, and aim to gain a pound a week. it's slow and hard but it's working for us both so far. Maybe you can try adding more carbs into your diet?

[TheBigUnit]

Ur lucky lol a lot of ppl wants a high metabolism, or its genetics or puberty

[Matt_2012]

Yeah i use to, well kinda still think this..all my school mates where all taller and had bigger body figures. and i ate alot too.