Starting to look scrawny

[Basil.B]

Been cycling for about a year now, but getting worried that I'm losing too much weight. I used to be 34" waist, now I'm wearing 32" wait trousers and they are getting too loose.
I eat well, but I'm getting concerned about starting to look like a whippet.
On the plus side, I feel more healthy!

 

[vickster]

Lucky you!

Do you do anything other than cycle, like some gym work to bulk up?

 

[lulubel]

If you feel like you're getting too thin, there's an easy solution .....

Eat more

 

[gb155]

If you feel like you're getting too thin, there's an easy solution .....

Eat more

+1

 

[BrumJim]

32" waist? Probably getting back to the right size. Most men seem to believe that a larger size than required is a healthier shape.

 

[monnet]

It's a difficult one to judge on without seeing you but if you're eating healthily and exercising you're probably ok. If you're really not sure, see a doctor. Different people have different natural builds and after losing some weight, you might just be finding your natural build is 'scrawny'! Someone pointed out on here once that perception has a lot to do with it - these days we're so used to seeing people who are overweight that when we see someone who is actually the correct weight we think they are unhealthily thin.

Of course that's an interesting evolutionary point but perhaps for another topic.

 

[Orange]

32" waist? Probably getting back to the right size. Most men seem to believe that a larger size than required is a healthier shape.

Many shops and even online retailers have 32" as their minimum sizing - which I suppose goes some way to reflect the general size of the populace.

Very annoying still, when you are a loose fit 28".

 

[endoman]

I aim to get thin enough so I can buy something in Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch without reaching for the ladders of shame! 32 is middle of the range in there.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Been cycling for about a year now, but getting worried that I'm losing too much weight. I used to be 34" waist, now I'm wearing 32" wait trousers and they are getting too loose.
I eat well, but I'm getting concerned about starting to look like a whippet.
On the plus side, I feel more healthy!

What is your height and weight?

 

[American Cyclist]

Start doing some strength and core workouts to build a bit of muscle and definition and you will get rid of your scrawny look. I am 5"7 148 lbs with a 28-29" waist and I don't look the least bit scrawny because I get my fair share of strength and core workouts every week.

 

[HLaB]

If you feel like you're getting too thin, there's an easy solution .....

Eat more

Or buy a good belt

 

[Glover Fan]

For the first time in my life I can almost pull off skinny jeans. 30" waist here.

It was much easier when I was a 38" waist, more clothes on the shelves!

 

[Ellis456]

You need to increase your calorie intake, your body's burning more then what's coming in. Eat more, not crap good food.

 

[benborp]

Someone pointed out on here once that perception has a lot to do with it - these days we're so used to seeing people who are overweight that when we see someone who is actually the correct weight we think they are unhealthily thin.

A wardrobe mistress once told me that she loved cutting period costumes for me as I was the only person that didn't need to have the original patterns adapted - I have a 'standard, athletic' body shape for up until 30 years ago. Yet it is almost impossible to find anything off the rail that is anywhere near cut to fit me and there is a general perception that I'm unusually thin. I'm frequently told that I need to put on weight by those around me and I'm frequently described as skinny- yet medically my weight has always been good for my height and on those occasions when people have seen me unclothed they're generally surprised at how muscular I am.

Don't worry about losing bulk around your waist, it's generally a good place to lose fat from and muscle there isn't going to replace its bulk. The point at which you'll start depleting general body fat beyond what is healthy usually takes a large amount of work and/or a fairly extreme diet. Enjoy the feeling of not lugging around the extra baggage, if you feel well, stay healthy and don't struggle with fatigue there is little to worry about other than having to put another hole in your belt.

 

[Basil.B]

I'm 5' 8', used to weigh around 11 stone, nearer 10 now.
I eat healthy, don't drink alcohol, used to be a heavy drinker. Had to give that up, Doctors orders - sob!
Never did any exercise at all, apart from swimming which lasted 6 months, 15 years ago.