I have struggled with anorexia ever since I was 12 years old. Today I am eighteen years old and still struggle with disordered eating. I have decided to try and be healthier, and one of my goals is to try and look toned. My problem right now is that although I am underweight, I am very very skinny fat. I suspect this is because I have been hospitalized numerous times for weight restoration, and have been gaining all of my weight back in fat instead of muscle. My BMI isn't as low as it has been in the past: currently it is 17.8, or slightly underweight. I am 5'3" and weigh 100.2lb, but most of that seems to be fat. I look like I weigh twenty more pounds than I actually do, and this frustrates the hell out of me. In the past I have tried to become more fit looking by starving myself and running obsessively, but I guess I've been going about things the wrong way. I have never lifted weights before in my life, but from what I understand that is what I need to do in order to get the toned and fit look I desire.
Since I am really new to this, I have a lot of questions. I apologize in advance if some of these questions get asked frequently. I have done a little bit of research here on the forum looking for answers, but would appreciate some opinions based on my specific situation.
1. What should be my first priority - losing more fat or building muscle? I still have a lot of fat, especially on my lower body.
2. Do I really need to eat more calories in order to build muscle? I'm not going to lie, the concept of bulking makes me cringe and is terrifying to me. I am currently eating 2200 calories a day to maintain. My metabolism is really fast right now, although my dietician said it might slow down once my body gets used to eating normally. I feel uncomfortable eating more, because I feel like I already eat a lot for a woman of my size and height.
3. Does it really matter what I eat? Do carbs, proteins, fats really matter that much when it comes to building more muscle? I am not looking to be a professional body builder or athlete. I just want to look and feel better.
4. Will getting toned make me smaller or bigger? I hate how big my lower body is right now and really want to look smaller. Since I am replacing fat with muscle, will this reduce the size of my butt/thighs/calves or make the problem even worse?
Thank you for reading this! Sorry again if this is repetitive :)
Since I am really new to this, I have a lot of questions. I apologize in advance if some of these questions get asked frequently. I have done a little bit of research here on the forum looking for answers, but would appreciate some opinions based on my specific situation.
1. What should be my first priority - losing more fat or building muscle? I still have a lot of fat, especially on my lower body.
2. Do I really need to eat more calories in order to build muscle? I'm not going to lie, the concept of bulking makes me cringe and is terrifying to me. I am currently eating 2200 calories a day to maintain. My metabolism is really fast right now, although my dietician said it might slow down once my body gets used to eating normally. I feel uncomfortable eating more, because I feel like I already eat a lot for a woman of my size and height.
3. Does it really matter what I eat? Do carbs, proteins, fats really matter that much when it comes to building more muscle? I am not looking to be a professional body builder or athlete. I just want to look and feel better.
4. Will getting toned make me smaller or bigger? I hate how big my lower body is right now and really want to look smaller. Since I am replacing fat with muscle, will this reduce the size of my butt/thighs/calves or make the problem even worse?
Thank you for reading this! Sorry again if this is repetitive :)
by xvxpunk via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding
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