How skinny is too skinny?

I think generally it's better to use a objective measure to assess this because it's very hard to be objective about ourselves even if we do not suffer from an eating disorder or body dysmorphic disorder.Hence why it might be worth considering BMI charts (you can find one online if you cannot calculate your own).Generally 18.5 is considered the minimum healthy reading if you are over 18 but of course are slight variations depending on your ethnicity, age and muscle mass.So it is always worth checking with your doctor if you are concerned.

Too skinny in my words are when you starve yourself to be skinny but if your naturally skinny then that is okay.

Each person is different and it's not my place to put that line, that could cause danger to someone. I recommend asking your doctor.

Nothing is too skinny or too fat unless your health is affected. You are perfect the way you are naturally and healthily.

Starving children in third world countries are too skinny. I personally think we should be more concerned about the health and well being of ourselves and people, not passing judgement on what is "too skinny" or "too fat".

An important part of living is being healthy. In my life, I have struggled personally with wanting to be skinny desperately despite the fact that I was already skinny. So, the answer I would give is that we all have different body types so be as skinny as you want to be AS LONG as you are still giving your body the proper nutrients it needs to keep you living and looking beautiful. (:

I don't think there is any limit to any body shape, as long as one is healthy and happy with themselves that's all that matters!

It's really hard to say exactly how skinny is too skinny because everyone's bodies are different. What may look healthy on you may not look healthy on someone else. However, I believe that if you are literally skin and bones , it may be wise to begin trying to tone and add a little muscle mass.

Only a doctor can truly answer that, since our cultural perspective is naturally biased. But I'd say that, if you're little more than skin and bones and you have very little flesh/fat on you then you're definitely far beyond "too skinny."

If it is affecting your health, then you should seek help from a doctor or something. If you are healthy but just thin, don't worry about it. You're beautiful just the way you are.

once you see the bones to well on your body. Your eyes may seen a little sunken in ,or even seem like yo have dark circles around them if your not prone to them naturally already.

Well when you are seriously under weight that could be a sign that you have an eating disorder.

To skinny is when you can see your ribs, you hip bones pop out, and you have a large thigh gap. Before loosing weight or even gaining weight you should check what the average weight is for people of the same height and gender.

I think the point where being underweight becomes "too skinny," is when it becomes unhealthy. I recommend talking with your doctor about what weight would be that limit for you, since everyone is different!

You can be naturally skinny (with a fast metabolism) but being dangerously skelatal due to unhealthy or disordered eating habits is dangerous :(

'Skinny' to me is a really broad term. Skinny can be just a really fit person. Skinny can be someone who has high metabolism. But skinny can be someone who has an eating disorder (of course, you don't need to be skinny to have an eating disorder, but that's a whole other topic). You've crossed the line between skinny and too skinny when it becomes unhealthy and you become malnourished.

Any weight that causes you to have a BMI under 19 is too skinny. Also, if your weight is giving you issues with how you're feeling, make sure to talk to your doctor about it.

Too skinny is when you aren't healthy anymore because you are too weak and such from being too skinny.

Any weight that endangers your well being is negative whether its skinny or the opposite. Your too skinny when you have to force yourself to stay that way in my opinion.

It's important to stay at a healthy weight. One method of measuring this is the BMI scale. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a statistical measure of body weight based on a person's weight and height. Your BMI is a handy indicator to demonstrate if you are in a healthy weight range. A healthy BMI is known to be between 18.5 to 25