C. Beth Run. wrote:I'm glad
Hmm.... Beth, looking at the picture and reading your posts, especially about your cycle being regular, it doesn't seem like you are low on fat. On the contrary, it sounds like you may be low on muscle mass. And that may or may not be a problem. It's worth bringing up with your doctor if your muscle mass is normal or not. Not to scare you, but there are many forms of very mild "muscular dystrophy" or "muscular atrophy" diseases which can cause some problems later on (or maybe even no problems later on). I'd want to know if I had one of these.
C. Beth Run. said:I'm glad to hear more confirmation that I should just "Don't worry, be happy (and skinny.)"
As for whether I have any fat to spare--I probably shouldn't be trying to get rid of more fat (though if I increase my mileage more it might be unavoidable) but I would love to gain muscle, for sure. I have, however, had to realize I'll probably never have legs that really LOOK muscular. I see some women who run who have these amazing legs--with perfectly muscular curves. That's just not my body type--and that's okay!
Hmm.... Beth, looking at the picture and reading your posts, especially about your cycle being regular, it doesn't seem like you are low on fat. On the contrary, it sounds like you may be low on muscle mass. And that may or may not be a problem. It's worth bringing up with your doctor if your muscle mass is normal or not. Not to scare you, but there are many forms of very mild "muscular dystrophy" or "muscular atrophy" diseases which can cause some problems later on (or maybe even no problems later on). I'd want to know if I had one of these.