Do some people have heavy bones causing them to be heavier than others but not look it?

[Anonymous]

Yes, bone structure affects your weight.

My DD's pediatrician discussed this with her when she was concerned about her weight. Bones can vary in weight in two ways -- the actual size of the bone, e.g. is your femur diameter larger or smaller, and the density of the bone which does vary across people.

DD has always been heavy for her size. As a baby, friends would pick her up and be shocked at her weight. And when I'd pick up a different baby it was amazing how light they were vs what I was used to carrying.

There is a lot of variation across the human species. I don't get why so many people seem to think we should all have similar weights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, bone structure affects your weight.

My DD's pediatrician discussed this with her when she was concerned about her weight. Bones can vary in weight in two ways -- the actual size of the bone, e.g. is your femur diameter larger or smaller, and the density of the bone which does vary across people.

DD has always been heavy for her size. As a baby, friends would pick her up and be shocked at her weight. And when I'd pick up a different baby it was amazing how light they were vs what I was used to carrying.

There is a lot of variation across the human species. I don't get why so many people seem to think we should all have similar weights.

No matter what the difference is not going to be 20 lbs FFS.

[Anonymous]

People and kids don’t eat enough dairy and red meat protein to have denser bones. Minerals are lacking in American diets as well.

So moot question Op.

[Anonymous]

Yes I weight more and look slim due to my heavy heavy dense strong bones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Solid, refers to muscle. Some babies have great muscle tone, some have low tone.
Has nothing to do with the bones, unless there is some genetic disease that causes bone deformation.

Is this just genetics?

Most my family is very solid - some more than others due to activity.

Even though I don’t work out much these days, my muscles are hard and very solid. It’s just how my muscles are. My kids were born with similar, solid muscle tone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Solid, refers to muscle. Some babies have great muscle tone, some have low tone.
Has nothing to do with the bones, unless there is some genetic disease that causes bone deformation.

Is this just genetics?

Most my family is very solid - some more than others due to activity.

Even though I don’t work out much these days, my muscles are hard and very solid. It’s just how my muscles are. My kids were born with similar, solid muscle tone.

Some muscular body shapes are genetic. Look at a swim team sometime and you’ll see some dense, curvy women (calves, thighs, bosom).
Same with some men.
I went canyoning with a group and one guy was short and huge, and former navy and rugby. Very dense and significant muscles, and in decent cardio shape.

Other muscles density is due to one’s work outs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Solid, refers to muscle. Some babies have great muscle tone, some have low tone.
Has nothing to do with the bones, unless there is some genetic disease that causes bone deformation.

Is this just genetics?

Most my family is very solid - some more than others due to activity.

Even though I don’t work out much these days, my muscles are hard and very solid. It’s just how my muscles are. My kids were born with similar, solid muscle tone.

I think so. My kids are just solid. Born that way. It has nothing to do with looking "heavier." They don't look, they are very slim and always were. But, just thinking about going on a walk seems to build muscle. DH and I are the same. Doesn't affect weight and they do not have larger bones, regular bone size, just like anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Solid, refers to muscle. Some babies have great muscle tone, some have low tone.
Has nothing to do with the bones, unless there is some genetic disease that causes bone deformation.

Is this just genetics?

Most my family is very solid - some more than others due to activity.

Even though I don’t work out much these days, my muscles are hard and very solid. It’s just how my muscles are. My kids were born with similar, solid muscle tone.

Some muscular body shapes are genetic. Look at a swim team sometime and you’ll see some dense, curvy women (calves, thighs, bosom).
Same with some men.
I went canyoning with a group and one guy was short and huge, and former navy and rugby. Very dense and significant muscles, and in decent cardio shape.

Other muscles density is due to one’s work outs

People are all different, that is true. Someone can exercise three hours per day and barely build muscle, another person can do 45 minutes and build muscle like nothing. That is a thing.
But, bone density to the point where it justifies a much heavier person? No.

[Anonymous]

Not all exercises build bulk muscles.

Dance builds lithe, long toned muscle

Weightlifting heavy builds bulk, smaller or reps may not.

Distance running is different muscles than sprinting or jumping.

[Anonymous]

South Park agrees.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX_xgoo4IBM