“You’re too skinny.” It’s often disguised as concern, but it stings just as much as comments about being “too big.” For years, my naturally slender frame was a source of insecurity. I was told I looked “fragile,” “sickly,” “underweight.” I tried eating more, lifting weights, desperately trying to bulk up to fit some arbitrary ideal of “healthy.” It was exhausting and ultimately, futile. Then, I decided to embrace what I had.
Instead of fighting my body type, I started working with it. I focused on strength training for my frame, not to become bulky, but to become strong and functional. I learned to dress in ways that flattered my silhouette, not hid it. And slowly, I started to see my “too skinny” frame not as a flaw, but as a unique asset.
My lightness became agility in workouts. My longer limbs became elegant lines in certain outfits. My smaller frame became a canvas for bolder fashion choices. This wasn’t about suddenly loving being “skinny.” It was about accepting my natural body type and finding strength and confidence within it. It was about realizing that “healthy” comes in all shapes and sizes, and that trying to force your body to be something it’s not is a recipe for misery. My “too skinny” frame stopped being a liability and became, surprisingly, a source of empowerment. Your body, whatever its shape, is your superpower. Learn to wield it.