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I am fat vs I am skinny

Both phrases are correct, but they convey opposite meanings. 'I am fat' means that the person considers themselves to be overweight, while 'I am skinny' means that the person considers themselves to be thin. The choice between the two depends on how the person perceives their own body.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 765 views

I am fat

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that someone considers themselves to be overweight.

This phrase is used when someone wants to describe themselves as having more body fat than they would like. It is a subjective statement about one's own body.

Examples:

I am fat and need to start exercising more.
She feels self-conscious because she thinks she is fat.
He has been feeling down lately because he believes he is fat.

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... scars#depression#depressed#scared#suicidal#suicid · 199 notes. purge4perfection. #I am fat · 230 notes · cutawaytheimperfections · #gif#tumblr#i am#i am ...
I know I am fat. This Is How Fat I Am: Hanna-Pirita. This photo was taken last summer and I have to admit, I am even fatter now. Last summer, even though I was ...
Nov 4, 2014 ... He is thin and I am fat. He is conventionally desirable and I am a “before” picture in an ad for weight-loss tapeworm eggs. It is considered highly ...

Alternatives:

I consider myself overweight.
I think I need to lose weight.
I am not happy with my body size.

I am skinny

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that someone considers themselves to be thin.

This phrase is used when someone wants to describe themselves as having less body fat than they would like. It is a subjective statement about one's own body.

Examples:

I am skinny and find it hard to gain weight.
She has always been skinny despite eating a lot.
He feels insecure because he thinks he is too skinny.

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I AM Skinny makes it faster and easier for your body to absorb its super- ingredients because it's a liquid supplement. You'll feel its effects quickly as I AM Skinny ...
I AM Skinny Liquid Supplement. 3.0 FL OZ (88mL). $44.00 ... I AM Skinny 5 Day Plan. 10 - 3.0 FL OZ Bottles (88mL). $33.00. Items Per Page: 20 40 ALL ...
Apr 15, 2014 ... I mean, I am skinny but could use some/ a little more weight. No... I'm super skinny and/or afraid of eating too much, and/or dying! Yes!

Alternatives:

I consider myself thin.
I think I need to gain weight.
I am not happy with my body size.

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