Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 09:47     Subject: Re:Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:Naturally thin here. I was once talking animatedly to a friend and she remarked “this must be why you’re so thin— you are always moving!” I blew it off at the time, but now I do sometimes wonder if all my nervous energy contributes to my thinness. I also have anxiety and have to work at calming my thoughts. When my anxiety is really bad, I lose weight and it’s a problem. I just don’t feel like eating (it’s like my throat feels closed off) even if I am hungry and know I need to eat. And I also exercise as a way to deal with anxiety a lot.

So while think it’s mostly genetics, I do wonder sometimes if it’s partly disposition. For what it’s worth, if I could cure my anxiety once and for all, I’d be more than happy to weigh more. 140lbs and happy/calm sounds preferable to 110lbs and anxious/stressed. Though sadly, I don’t think it works that way (ikniw plenty of women who are anxious/stressed at every weight).


PP/genetics w/ sister w different build.

I have the same anxiety struggles w/ inability to eat properly and generally being animated and active. I'm always on the move - exercise is an outlet and I'm known for my energy and enthusiasm. But bubbling under all of that is anxiety. And yes, I've been 110 pounds and truly ill and wishing for death - such was the torture of anxiety and then happily regaining lost pounds and feeling ebullient.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 09:40     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Just genetics. I am 40 years old, 5'3", 110 lbs. My parents are still slim even now that they're 70. I don't diet but eat reasonably healthy (we cook from scratch most of the time). I have young active kids so am always on the move. I jog a few times a week for exercise. I'm also not a drinker and don't really snack.

I have friends who lead similar lifestyles (and some of them exercise way more than I do) yet have packed on the pounds as they age - it's dumb luck a lot of the time.

Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 09:39     Subject: Re:Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Naturally thin here. I was once talking animatedly to a friend and she remarked “this must be why you’re so thin— you are always moving!” I blew it off at the time, but now I do sometimes wonder if all my nervous energy contributes to my thinness. I also have anxiety and have to work at calming my thoughts. When my anxiety is really bad, I lose weight and it’s a problem. I just don’t feel like eating (it’s like my throat feels closed off) even if I am hungry and know I need to eat. And I also exercise as a way to deal with anxiety a lot.

So while think it’s mostly genetics, I do wonder sometimes if it’s partly disposition. For what it’s worth, if I could cure my anxiety once and for all, I’d be more than happy to weigh more. 140lbs and happy/calm sounds preferable to 110lbs and anxious/stressed. Though sadly, I don’t think it works that way (ikniw plenty of women who are anxious/stressed at every weight).
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 09:32     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't eat. No, just kidding. But I don't enjoy the things I eat. I eat very healthy, low carb meals. Black coffee/tea only. No soda, no chocolate, no sugary drinks, no dessert, no fun basically. Once every 2-3 weeks, I'll let myself have a latte from starbucks or something else I'm craving but that's it. I also workout 3-4 times a week.

There's no secret, just suck the fun out of eating!


I’d rather carry a few extra pounds and enjoy life.


And die of covid morbid obituaries


You are so dumb.


LOLLLL.

And having a few extra pounds isn't a co-morbidity.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 09:29     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
it's genetics and my friends are almost never hungry. They eat their small 3 meals a day and seem to be satisfied. No cravings for anything. They are fairly active - always on the move. all this moving around is easier done if you are light and stomach is not making noises and reminding itself.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 08:24     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't eat. No, just kidding. But I don't enjoy the things I eat. I eat very healthy, low carb meals. Black coffee/tea only. No soda, no chocolate, no sugary drinks, no dessert, no fun basically. Once every 2-3 weeks, I'll let myself have a latte from starbucks or something else I'm craving but that's it. I also workout 3-4 times a week.

There's no secret, just suck the fun out of eating!


I’d rather carry a few extra pounds and enjoy life.


And die of covid morbid obituaries


You are so dumb.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 08:20     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Genetics. By this I mean that my appetite is suppressed quickly when I eat. If I indulge myself at one meal, I generally skip the next not out of discipline but just because that feeling of hunger or craving has passed.

And partially because I've never worked at controlling my weight, I have kept active, because my body tends to feel good. I don't have to exercise to maintain my weight, but I do it because I enjoy the feeling of it, and to tone up (so I'm not "flabby skinny" or whatever the phrase is).
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 08:16     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
^ and by environmental changes, I'm referring to access to food and the changes in the caloric makeup of the foods available.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2020 08:15     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PP16:40.


Genetics clearly play a role. I have sister who, while fit, has always been larger framed - broader shoulders, pear shaped, wide hips - just heavier. Our mom and grandmother were petite, short and could be described as "tiny."

I have 2 DDs and neither have my build nor share many similarities between each other physically (one is tall and thin but athletic with cut muscles and the other is shorter with a curvy but feminine build)



It’s really not genetics. Until recently, most people were thin. Most Parisian women over 40/50 are thin because it’s something they value. What you weigh is a choice.


You aren't making an argument about genetics though. Genetics interact with the environment. It's the environmental changes interacting on those genetic risk factors for obesity that is creating the population changes - but those determinants were always in the gene pool.
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2020 23:49     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PP16:40.


Genetics clearly play a role. I have sister who, while fit, has always been larger framed - broader shoulders, pear shaped, wide hips - just heavier. Our mom and grandmother were petite, short and could be described as "tiny."

I have 2 DDs and neither have my build nor share many similarities between each other physically (one is tall and thin but athletic with cut muscles and the other is shorter with a curvy but feminine build)



It’s really not genetics. Until recently, most people were thin. Most Parisian women over 40/50 are thin because it’s something they value. What you weigh is a choice.

Also, they smoke.
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2020 22:18     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm 34 and have had an eating disorder since I was 17. Obviously not bragging but answering honestly. Most people would probably never know, I hide it well. I've had friends comment about how lucky I am that I eat what I eat and remain skinny. I had DH fooled for years.


+1. I've had "low-key" bulimia since I was 19 and I'm 34 now. I throw up after every large meal. If DH knows, he doesnt let on.


This is so sad. I hope one day you’re both able to overcome this monster of a disease.
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2020 22:15     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't eat. No, just kidding. But I don't enjoy the things I eat. I eat very healthy, low carb meals. Black coffee/tea only. No soda, no chocolate, no sugary drinks, no dessert, no fun basically. Once every 2-3 weeks, I'll let myself have a latte from starbucks or something else I'm craving but that's it. I also workout 3-4 times a week.

There's no secret, just suck the fun out of eating!


I’d rather carry a few extra pounds and enjoy life.


And die of covid morbid obituaries


I'm guessing you mean comorbidities, but in any case-- wearing a few dress sizes larger is not the same as overeating and being obese. PP is saying she stays very thin by eating a restrictive diet. That's not "healthy"... it's a restrictive diet. Being hungry all the time is not a normal or healthy approach to life. If PP feels it is worth it for her, far be it from me to tell her otherwise. But there are light years between a super restrictive diet and obesity/diabetes/heart disease and other comorbidities.

Not to mention that, because of genetics, you could starve yourself to stay thin and still wind up with health problems that put you at a higher risk of death from a virus like Covid. Sorry to break this to you, but you can't master death. It's coming for all of us eventually. Some of us want to enjoy this time before it gets here with some cheesecake. Leave us be.
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2020 21:43     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't eat. No, just kidding. But I don't enjoy the things I eat. I eat very healthy, low carb meals. Black coffee/tea only. No soda, no chocolate, no sugary drinks, no dessert, no fun basically. Once every 2-3 weeks, I'll let myself have a latte from starbucks or something else I'm craving but that's it. I also workout 3-4 times a week.

There's no secret, just suck the fun out of eating!


I’d rather carry a few extra pounds and enjoy life.


And die of covid morbid obituaries
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2020 21:37     Subject: Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:I'm 34 and have had an eating disorder since I was 17. Obviously not bragging but answering honestly. Most people would probably never know, I hide it well. I've had friends comment about how lucky I am that I eat what I eat and remain skinny. I had DH fooled for years.


+1. I've had "low-key" bulimia since I was 19 and I'm 34 now. I throw up after every large meal. If DH knows, he doesnt let on.
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2020 19:33     Subject: Re:Skinny Minnie women how do you maintain your figure?
Anonymous wrote:It was genetic until about 40. Now I’m disciplined about what I eat and workout regularly.


Same here until age 50. Now I avoid carbs and sweets, and work out.