Have you ever heard of someone being described as "skinny fat"? To the untrained eye, this person may have a thin physique, but in actuality lack lean muscle. This term is commonly used to describe Asians (especially 40+ Asian women) and as a 28 year old Asian woman myself, I have become extra careful when it comes to dieting and exercise.
Skinny Fat
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Skinny Fit
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Weight | Same/- | Same/+ |
Measurements | Same | Same |
Metabolism | Lower | Higher |
Body fat % | Higher | Lower |
General health | Better | |
Even differences in supermodels...
"Skinny fat" Karolina Kurkova
"Skinny fit" Gisele Bündchen
Okay I know, the pictures are a little excessive, but you get the point. How can a skinny fit person weigh more than a skinny fat person but still wear the same size jeans? As many of you already know, muscle weighs more than fat:
So, be "skinny fit" not "skinny fat"!
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