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Hello i am a 16 year old guy gonna be 17 in 2 weeks i just wanted to know why i am so skinney, i eat food a lot but no use any tips ..

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

It's you: You'll be a grown man soon and you do not want extra bodyfat! i'm going to trust that you do not have malabsorption / evidence of serious gut disease. Your best move is to join a group of guys who are fitness-focused and build muscle instead of fat. You may be light-framed and a hard-gainer; these are fine, here's brad pitt a few years older than you.

Dr Kiblawi agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Hello i am a 16 year old guy gonna be 17 in 2 weeks i just wanted to know why i am so skinney, i eat food a lot but no use any tips ..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Kiblawi agreed

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