Can you gain circumference without gaining fat?

[Anonymous]

I've always been really small. Def underweight by BMI but I don't look anorexic, just small.

My measurements are 33 -21-31. My hips really child sized. My mom says it's OK because I have the waist to go with it, but still. People always say models are too thin and most of them have 4 inches more than me, so I'm wondering what they will think about me.

I almost never find adult clothes that fit, even the smallest size is usually too big. In clothes I actually do look anorexic sometimes, just because they're so loose.

Needless to say I'd love to gain some circumference to fill out my clothes, but on the other side, I don't want to look fat either. Is there anything in between?

[Paris13]

Hi, sweetie..I have always been small, and depending on my activities and food intake, I have, in my life, been a sized 0. But other than that, always watching my weight, exercise(avid walker), I have tried to keep it together.

As far as clothes go, I find, and you have probably as well, that ALL these clothes, whether catalog, store bought, or whatever, are WAY TOO BIG. Tis, to say the least, very frustrating, but when this occurs, and if I feel at that "moment of time," when I am at the weight I am supposed to be,(116 usually), I go for their JUNIOR section and--selection. It DOES work.

I can SEE how "overly big", of course, the Women's fashions are, and even anything "SMALL" inscribed on the label is a ---"Sized ZERO NO-GO. "lol

Best bet, just go look into the JUNIOR side, and carefully check---and try on---and see if there is anything---"fit to be tied.":))xx

[Paris13]

Just an "additive": If you are NOT one to eat a lot because you are "not as appetisizy" as you probably should be, might I suggest a One a Day multivitamin. I have been on these for years, since 6, and they will "fill the gap" when you are not eating everything you should, and especially if you are eating--"like a bird."xx

[bombdotcom]

Try eating protein rich foods and HEALTHY fats as well as lifting weights.

Your upper body seems to be slightly bigger than your lower half, so you want to make sure to do WEIGHTED squats & deadlifts as well as lunges and hip bridges/thrusts(whatever you personally know them as).

As for cardio, sprinting may help you. Look into HIIT

By protein I mean skinless chicken breasts, salmon, tuna, lentils, tofu, eggs etc. By healthy fats I mean avocados, olive oil, chia seeds/flax seeds, almonds & walnuts etc.

But of course don't consume too much! moderation is key!

[Asker]

I mean I do et healthy, but vegan. And I work out everyday including HIT and weightlifitng. My upper half isn't really bigger, just my boobs. Under my bust measure 24 so it's really hard to find good bras that fit

[kheserthorpe]

I'm not sure you need to do anything.

Your waist/hip ratio is fine. Does your doctor think there's an issue?

You can probably find clothing that fits you that targets the Asian market.

[sovetskii13]

Working out with weights to gain muscle will get you added circumference without fat.

[sweetone]

I suggest you do weight training.. but mostly I suggest learning to love yourself. You age range says 18-24 and so you're still young. My body has never stopped changing and I'm 27 now. I was very skinny and straight bodied until I hit about 22-23. My body just became more curvy and I was able to keep weight on. I'm 27 now and finally have accepted that I'm a curvy thick woman. Not fat though.. lol I really can't tell you enough just how important it is to love yourself. I wasted a lot of time in my younger days hating my body and always wanting it to change. At times I wanted to be thinner, at others I wanted to be thicker.. Just stay healthy. And like I said, you can make improvements through weight training but I'm sure your body is perfect.. your insecurities are all in your head.

[Paris13]

Right you are, sweetone.."Just stay healthy."xx