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10 Struggles Of Being Naturally Skinny

We just have fast metabolisms.

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I have been skinny my entire life. I have been blessed with the trait of not having to deal with the troubles of losing weight or maintaining weight, but there is a lot of hate attached to this blessing. I think any naturally skinny person can agree when I say that being naturally skinny isn't all fun and games, so here are some of the struggles that we face on a daily basis.

#1 When people ask if you eat every day.

We do not starve ourselves. In fact, some of us are eating ALL THE TIME.

#2 When someone says you should gain some weight.

Maybe you should worry about yourself and not about the fact that it is challenging for a naturally skinny person to gain weight.

#3 Being called a "Twig" or a "Bag Of Bones"

Making fun of a skinny person is just like making fun of a fat person.

#4 When people assume that we are weak just because we don't have much meat on our bones.


Physical strength is not everything. Many of us are mentally and emotionally strong, and some are physically strong - it depends on the person.

#5 Having a hard time finding jeans that fit you.

Have you ever spent hours browsing stores and not finding any jeans that will fit you? It is a scavenger hunt to find a pair of pants that fits unless it is joggers or sweatpants. I have almost resorted to the kid's section quite a few times.

#6 You are cold no matter what season it is.

We are not sick, we just don't retain heat like everybody else.

#7 People are always wanting to feed you because they feel like you need to eat more, even when you are full.

I will eat when I want to eat; there is no need to overfeed me to the point to where I am puking.

#8 When you go to the gym and people ask why you are working out.


I would love to stay healthy, so I could live a long time. Plus, you should be happy that we are working out. It proves that no matter what we do we just can't gain weight.

#9 When someone hugs you lightly and they feel like they are going to break you.


Give me a fantastic hug. My bones are not paper or glass - they don't break that easily.

#10 Having to deal with all the above every day.

No matter who you are or what you have people will always judge no matter what. But, just remember that we are people too and contribute to society. Be grateful that our metabolisms are the only reason why we are so skinny and not because of eating disorders, or starvation.


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