http://www.funadvice.com/my/advice/alisha057 en-us Well first of all relax and thank God for the body that you have which some peope would kill for. No one is shaped the same! Ok and listen to me...NEVER EVER take not working out as advice. You are young and working out is good for every human being. Protein shakes do slow down the metabolism and can make you put on weight and increase appetite especially at your age. The most important thing to remember is that confidence is everything! If you aren't already, try out for volleyball, basketball, soccer, hey even look into modeling. I am 5'8 and 125lbs and was always picked up by modeling agencies. I played volleyball in middle school and High School and got up t 135 and I was on protein shakes.Personally I felt big! I didn't feel skinny when I was at that size b/c's I was so use to being smaller. I am happy with my weight now but sports can help you tone up and put on some pounds. While we don't have the typical cheerleading body(sorry God didn't clone his creation!) he did give you a models body. Remember confidence is key!!! -Ali alisha057 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:52:55 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/what_can_i_do_to_slow_down_my_metabolism 289635