How do you skinny girls do it!

Question

Don't get me wrong, I don't consider myself out of shape or overweight, but, I do struggle with keeping my figure. Some girls out there make it look so easy. Like a literally crave something sweet or salty ALL THE TIME.  And not just like one candy bar, but like 5. Its baaad. Tell me your secret!

peace-love-couture · Accepted Answer

Typically, it's just how their bodies are naturally, like having a high metabolism

But I also think thin girls tend to have subconscious habits they may not realize that contribute to being healthier. They might have a slight preference for healthier sides when they eat, like raw/fresh/lightly seasoned veggies or fruits as opposed to loaded mashed potatoes with cheese, bacon and chives.

They probably more likely to incorporate little bits of cardio into their day, unknowingly. When they're on the phone, they might walk around or they might have to take the stairway to get to their apartment/job/school.

Of course, there are the ones with a fast metabolism who are unhealthy and out of shape and are lucky enough to eat whatever the hell they want. My friend Alee is like that and she hates it. It wasn't until recently that she began gaining some weight, but she didn't like that she could never donate blood because she's 5'6 and was around 100lbs or that she is like a toothpick.

If you're having cravings, give into them in moderation as opposed to taking one opportunity to over indulge(binge). Eat them regularly, but try to make a majority of your diet healthier.

candlewax · Accepted Answer

When you're craving something sweet - drink some juice or have a piece of fruit. I've found that if I'm craving sweet and do something like that, suddenly the craving goes away.

As far as junky anything, like say fries for instance, eating a couple or maybe eating half a small order kills the craving. Similar with hamburgers. I get a small one off the value menu or maybe eat a turkey burger.

Depends on how good your self control is. I've spent years getting myself into eating like this. It all started off with gradually cutting the junk out and eating mostly good foods. Now THAT'S what my body craves as opposed to junk. But when I do crave junk, I've found that these worked. Didn't even realize it until I started paying attention. Wanted something sweet? I took a sip of juice while having this craving and suddenly wasn't craving sugary anything anymore. Craving satiated!

People see it as being really hard, but if you get your body used to eating healthy, whole foods, eventually it does it for you.

HeroOfVillains · Accepted Answer

The best way is to control what you got in the fridge. Never have sweets in the fridge. Always have plenty of vegetables and fruits around. Make sure to find a combo of healthy foods you enjoy. For example, I love brocolli and blue cheese, both pretty healthy so I will stock a ton of that in my fridge and just snack on it when I have cravings. I was 92 kgs and dropped to 84  in 50 days while maintaing an above average muscle mass (so mostly fat burn) by using this method. I went on a diet called the Atkins/Anabolic diet. Check your nutriosionits at the gym for some advice on a diet that might suit you ;)

MrEM4N · Accepted Answer

Whenever I need to cut back on my sweets I turn it into a psychological thing. I'll say out loud to myself that fatty foods and sweets are the devil and will only do my body harm. Saying it out loud really helps a lot. Then just reinforce it over and over again.

It also helps not to put yourself in situations where you'll be tempted by them. When you're going to the supermarket to buy food, stay on the outer walls to do your shopping. That's where all the fresh produce, grains, dairy and meats are anyways. Going down the isles will only lead to trouble.

ConfuzzledBabe · Answer

Its definitely not genetics (or at least not for me). lol I try to limit portion size and not buy the sugary sweet or salty stuff to begin with. Like find alternatives, they make healthy chips and less fattening desserts and candy. Put a big emphasis on fresh food and fruit. You won't have a problem, little changes make BIG differences. Good luck!

XNicholex3 · Answer

Try drinking lemon water, it helps with speeds up your metabolism. Also, drinking two glasses of water before each meal is said to help with weight loss. Eating slowly helps with weight loss as well..

I've always ate slowly, but I got that from my great grandmother, lol.

bohemiangirl · Answer

Whenever you are tempted, just look around, and you will see a lot of women who are way overweight unless you are home by yourself.  If at home by yourself, put a picture of a big woman next to wherever you keep the candy--just to remind yourself what could happen.

ashtonm · Answer

You probably don't eat meals frequently enough throughout the day. Research shows that when you don't eat frequently throughout the day, your blood glucose gets unstable and you will crave carbs and salty foods. A recipe for disaster for those looking to keep their figure stable.

Try to eat 4-6, small meals every 2-3 hours.

Anonymous · Answer

I had that problem too... What really helped me was smaller meals with various snacks throughout the day - but healthy snacks like a handful of those sweet roasted almonds, or popcorn if you're feeling the salty etc. It's all about making the mental change. PLUS the gym. The more you go to the gym, the more you can eat -- but also, the less cravings you get! It's great :)

danndan6 · Answer

from your picture, both your face and your body look f***ing georgeous. don't even fret about it

sketch987 · Answer

Try indulging your cravings, but in moderation and with maximization of enjoyment. Example: if you want a candy bar then have a candy bar - but eat it at a time when you can focus on its taste, not when you're just going to gobble it down. Savor it and eat it slowly. Better still, break it into two or three pieces and eat it over the course of the day.

caligirl3 · Answer

well I don't care if you vote me down but it is the genes that plays a big part in this matter. Does your family struggle with weight too? You can always run off any candy bars you eat or try crome pills I heard it will control your sweet tooth, I never tried it so I can't tell you if it will work or not

Anonymous · Answer

Don't beat yourself up about it, your natural shape is beautiful because that's how you were meant to look.

I am very thin, but not by effort - I'm lucky and simply don't put on weight no matter what I eat! That's how a lot of thin people do it.. So don't get disheartened if you want a sweet snack - many think people do that too!

Easier said than done but try to be happy the way you are :)

Anonymous · Answer

Unfortunately, I don't have a secret that I can pass to you...my metabolism is just very high. But I like what the other person said about controlling what foods you have in your fridge/house.

veronica12 · Answer

breakfast, lunchm dinner with 2 small snacks...all in smaller portions, and by small I mean smalelr than what any fat person considers normal haha. plus only drink water. and tons of it.

Freetobe007 · Answer

There really is no secret, my metabolism is just extremely fast. I don't gain weight anywhere except for my ass. I was having health issues and had to get a breast ultrasound. The doctor was making jokes about how I don't have any fat in my breasts just muscle. She was explaining what  was on the ultrasound and she was like "I'd show you what fat in your breast looks like but there's none to show!" But yeah, my metabolism is just very fast on top of building muscle and staying active.

Anonymous · Answer

Well, it helped me once to eat smaller portions five times a day (like every 3-4 hours). But now I'm totally flaking on it, tbh :)

MissConfused93 · Answer

Genetics. Seriously. I'm 98lbs and 5'4 and I eat like a pregnant woman.  But I eat small portions like every two hours and drink lots of water.

Anonymous · Answer

I used to have an ED but don't ever turn to that to loose weight. Now I exercise a lot and I try and control what's in my refrigerator and count calories like their is no tomorrow.

calialltheway1993 · Answer

Their secret is their high metabolism. Some have low metabolism, which sucks btw.

kheserthorpe · Answer

Don't let yourself get really hungry.  Eat the right food BEFORE that happens.

danndan6 · Answer

Mindfulness Meditation reduces and helps to put in perspective and control cravings

irykiryk · Answer

I know a girl whose body just doesn't retain fat, so no matter what she eats she's always the same slender body.

LonelyandInTheDark · Answer

blessed genes/metabolism or eating next to nothing.

LoveBambi · Answer

I can pretty much eat whatever I want and not worry about it :D

sugarDIVINE · Answer

i eat what I want and sh*t it out later ... :D

candlewax · Answer

It's called genes.

99PROBLEMS · Answer

Genetics :)

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