Im ACTUALLY skinny-fat, or anorexic...

High School Running

6 years ago 10/03/2017 6:38pm EDT

5'6 (5'7 or 5'6 im not exactly sure) 105-107 pounds depending on the day. I'm a Sophomore now and have gone from a complete sack to a budding varsity/top-JV guy at a pretty good team with a very good shot at states.

I have a "unique" build I would say. And I can assume it isn't 100 percent advantageous to running, but there are always exceptions. I obviously have a low BMI and body weight, but I think I lack a lot of muscle.

I'm fairly skinny, but I dont look emaciated like a lot of runners do. I have some flab on my arms I guess. I have big, tree-trunk legs and a big awkward butt. Is there anything I should do that could make me less fat lol.

Can I cut weight while gaining muscle? I'm thinking after this month, when states/districts are over, my month of base-training before Indoor Track(skipping NXN Regionals this year, no shot this year), I would like to start lifting maybe? I don't do much besides running for the most part. Averaging 40-50mpw this mid-season.

My diet is pretty shit to be honest. I'm very inconsistent and don't eat a lot of cooked meals. Would adding protein and removing fat without changing calories make a difference?

Any advice is appreciated, and any sources for the tips would help even more.

6 years ago 10/03/2017 6:51pm EDT

re: lil chub

6 years ago 10/03/2017 6:52pm EDT

re: Big chub

Just recently got sub-18 in 5k on a fair course. That was PC, mid-fifties, little windy. I'm expected to get like 17:30-20 at districts this year on a proper fast course. I started running last year in the summer. So just slightly over a year.

6 years ago 10/03/2017 7:49pm EDT

re: lil chub

Times are good for only running for a year. I say just keep running and that fat will turn into muscle.

6 years ago 10/03/2017 10:06pm EDT

re: Big chub

okay first of all if you are 105 at 5'6 or 5'7, I would not try to drop weight. you are thin enough, instead I would start doing some strength training to add muscle. I am the same height and weigh slightly more than you, and if I drop any lower than this, I start to look gross and run bad. But strength training and improved diet can help your overall body composition. Eat a balance of carbs, protein and fat-good fats can be beneficial. Try to eat more whole foods, less processed or fast food.

6 years ago 10/04/2017 11:59am EDT

re: jko98

6 years ago 10/15/2017 1:01pm EDT

re: ACL thief

i wanna bump this. ive been maintaining a weight of 104-106 at my height i just dont know how much protein and how nuch lifting to do. i dont wanna "bulk" up i just wanna become more dense and sexy you know. like im pretty low bf% but i lack much muscle or strength at all. can i increase strength/muscle definition without gaining running-detrimental mass? and how do i do this?

6 years ago 10/15/2017 3:13pm EDT

re: lil chub

lil chub wrote:
5'6 (5'7 or 5'6 im not exactly sure) 105-107 pounds depending on the day. I'm a Sophomore now and have gone from a complete sack to a budding varsity/top-JV guy at a pretty good team with a very good shot at states.
I have a "unique" build I would say. And I can assume it isn't 100 percent advantageous to running, but there are always exceptions. I obviously have a low BMI and body weight, but I think I lack a lot of muscle.

How is that "unique"?

6 years ago 10/15/2017 3:41pm EDT

re: lil chub

lil chub wrote:
My diet is pretty shit to be honest.

The problem begins and ends there.

Eat real food. Read food doesn't come sealed inside a box. Vegetables and fruits. None are bad.

One gram of protein per kg of bodyweight should work. In your case, roughly 50 grams of protein per day: fish, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, beans, chicken.

You're not going to bulk up unless you eat a lot and do lots of lifting in the range of 8-12 reps.

6 years ago 10/15/2017 3:45pm EDT

re: The solution is simple

And if you seriously think you might be anorexic, get counseling.

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