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Help me I'm "skinny fat"

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Sexentric · 17/01/2026 14:26

I really dont know what to do about this. I always thought I was reasonably healthy. I eat pretty well, work out 4 or 5 times a week and my BMI is 24. All good I hear you say! Except I've just discovered my fat is 32.3% whixh puts me in the obese category. I dont know how to sort this out. I have all the metabolic risks of being obese but I cant just lose weight because im pretty slim already (although obviously not around my organs!) I also have very high cholesterol. WTH do I do? I have PCOS so am going to see if my dr will try me on metformin for insulin resistance but any other tips?
Anyone else in the same boat?

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Kitkate21 · 17/01/2026 19:23

60gm of protein is not enough. Do gain muscle you need more protein and heavier weights, lift to point of almost failure in your last 2 reps.

You need to work out your macros. How much carbs, fat, protein etc. Weigh your food. Log it in an app like myfitness pal or team RH

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