I need weight advice???? Please help? dont answer if you are not serious.?

Question

I am an 11 year old girl and i am 5 feet 4 inches tall. I weigh about 102 pounds. I am very active because I play basketball, I am on competitive swim team, and I play tennis. But I still eat alot. I have usual meals, breakfast lunch and dinner, but i can't stand the feeling of being hungry. So most of the time my face is in the fridge. My arms, legs, face, and things like that arent chubby, my stomach isn't chubby, but when i band over there are big rolls of fat. I started doing sit ups and lifting weights with my mom, but nothings happening. So my question is, am I over weight if I am 5'4 and 102 pounds? Also, do you have any advice for my eating problem?




P.S. Thank you for reading it all if you did
Only Serious answers please
Keep in mind that i am 11 and 5'4. THAT IS TALL!!!!

also, all the girls in my basketball, swimming, and tennis are soooo pretty and skinny!!! i am always covering my stomach with my arms cuz all of em are so skinny

Answer 1

Hon, there is nothing wrong with CONSIDERING your health and weight at this age, but as the others have stated, do not give in to the media hype to OBSESS about it!

EDUCATE yourself about what *proper* weight IS, and you will have ammunition against such thoughts, or others' comments.

Your proper weight depends on a LOT of factors. Here is some reliable information to help you understand that and the overall *weight* issue you have perhaps heard discussed so adamantly.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/weight.html

Best wishes, dear--keep active, eat right, and most likely the rest will take care of ITSELF! :D


PS in regard to YOUR PS--

Back in the dark ages, I was in Life Saving class with one of those girls--same height, LARGER build than me, but a good twenty pounds less. It was KILLER trying to *do* the lifesaving tasks with her, especially when she had to *carry* me above her as she swam on her back across the pool, her poor body gave new definition to the word BONY! :(

Back then we did not have a name for what she was--today that word is WELL KNOWN--it is simply THIS:

ANOREXIC.

Do those who love you a favor--NEVER let that be YOU. Ask your Mom and Dad who Karen Carpenter was................ :(

Answer 2

At 5'4" and 102lbs, you are not overweight. Pediatrician first and ask him to explain why this may be happening to you. Also, you are an athlete. You will build muscle (which has been found to be heavier than fat) quickly...and while doing that burning fat in the process.

Honestly, I think that at age 11 I was always in the fridge like yourself and very active. But the more active you are, the more calories you need to sustain a healthy body so that you can continue to succeed in sports. So while in that fridge, just reach for healthier options. Lots of fruits, veggies, proteins, etc...and limit your intake of sweets, sodas, etc...

Oh yeah, Sit-ups help develop the muscle under the fat...I would suggest introducing a cardio program along with your ab work to show better results.

These things take time and do not attempt to rush any results. So, all in all, talk to your doctor, include a cardio program along with the things you are currently doing, and just enjoy being a young woman.

Hope this helped a bit!

Answer 3

You are not overweight. You are, however, very active, and growing, so you need to eat a lot, and get good nutrition. Don't worry about eating all the time, just make sure you are eating healthy and nutritional food. Milk, yogurt, lots of fresh fruit and vegies, whole grain cereals/bread, and lean meat. Stay away from the fast food, fried and deep fried foods, except for occassionally (once a week or less). Also, the occassional sweet is also okay ... the key is balance and focusing on healthy. Don't diet! Just eat healthy, and as much as you need to.

People carry their weight in different places, much of which is genetically determined. Also, you are still developing and growing ... places you may feel you have extra weight, may actually just be temporary things during the growth process. Keep active, eat nutritious foods, and enjoy life!

If in 3-4 years you still have concerns, consult a nutritionist, health advisor, or coach for their opinions. In the meantime, research all you can on good nutrition and good exercise.

Have a healthy life!

Answer 4

I was you 10 years ago. I was very active in sports (swimming) and your height and weight. I knew I was skinny, but I always felt like I was fat because of my stomach rolls. Looking back and seeing pictures, I now know that it was nothing to worry about. We are always a lot harder on ourselves with the way we look . Just realize other people don't see you the way you see yourself. All those other girls you swim with are probably going through the same thing you are. And don't worry about being hungry. Because you are young and especially because you are so active, you need to eat a lot more than most people. There are lots of websites out there that calculate the amount of calories you burn doing certain activities (like swimming, sleeping or whatever) and you can see how many calories you burn everyday. That will give you an idea of the amount you need to take in to maintain your active lifestyle, but based on your weight now, you are doing just fine. Good luck!

Answer 5

At 5'4" and 102 pounds, you are not overweight. It is normal for you to have a high metabolism (to be hungry all the time) when you are exercising every day and eating regularly. Obviously, try to avoid snacks that are empty calories - go for fruits and veggies and low-fat protein, but don't worry so much about the rolls - even super models have rolls on the sides when they bend - that's just our anatomy. Pay more attention to how your clothes fit and how energized you feel.

You still have a lot of growing to do, so don't get super anxious about anything just yet. Keep exercising and making good choices with your food and you won't have any trouble. If your feelings about your weight/ body image don't change - or get worse, please talk to your mom about seeing a counselor who can talk with you about your eating. Good luck!

Answer 6

No way are you fat. You are a tooth pick. Just relax. Everyone has a roll when they bend over. I am 5'1 and 130 lbs, and guys just love my figure. You are a lot skinnier than me, and I just wen't to the doctor, and I am at a great weight. You are eating every thirty seconds because you are 11 and growing, also because you are very sporty and active. Hunger is your body's way of telling you that you need to eat more. Listen to it. And please, please, do not listen to anyone who tells you any different. I do not want some one who only weighs 102 lbs. to diet..that would be so, so dangerous. You know what, I bet you that you are probably every bit as thin and pretty as those other girls. You are just feeling self-conscious about all of the new changes that your body is going through. relax! Eat what you want. Your beautiful!

Answer 7

I think that since you are active - you probably go to the doctor on a regular basis (most schools now want a doctor's permission that you're healthy & fit) ask the family doctor. But, I think that if you start drinking more fluids that may fill you up. Crystal light has a lot of different flavors - only 5 calories. You're buring energy since you are so active. Eat protein and fresh fruits. Turkey patties, Chicken Beast, eggs, cheese. Also, before you go to practice and even after - eat a banana. They are good for taking that hunry feeling away. Eat balanced meals - cause you need carbos too. But in between - eat the suggested items - low calories.

Keep your MIND active - your body is active - keep your mind active and off of food.

Good luck.

Answer 8

You are absolutely no over-weight. I had the same thing too before I had kids, and I was 5' 3" and less than 100 lbs. Looking at girls now I think they look good with a little bit of shape in they're stomachs. I'm still thin but after having 3 kids I have no muscle tone in my stomach. I would suggest however you keep up the sit-ups because you may still have the same problem I do with less muscle tone and having kids someday will ruin what's there. I say show it off!

Answer 9

Well because you are so active you are shedding more than you can imagine. Remember you're young and your metabolism burns at a certain rate however it burns faster depending on your activity. As we see you are very active. When you bend over I'm assuming the roles are just your skin so don' be alarmed. Remember women has a total 24% body fat because we carry babies. The good fat protects our organs etc... Also keep in mind that genetics play an important role. Ask your mom or dad if they had the same problem. We are all different with various metabolic rates.

Answer 10

Stop worrying about your weight. Please. You are a healthy, growing young person. You SHOULD be eating - your body is telling you that the activities you are engaged in are using the calories you intake the way it is supposed to. That is why you are hungry. Depriving yourself of food is dangerous to your development. Strenuous exercise on top of your activities/sports is unnecessary and dangerous.

Please relax and enjoy your childhood. You do not have to worry about the very normal, very healthy 'rolls'. Your body is growing and changing and anything you do right now in terms of strength training can cause undue stress to your bones and muscles, which are still in their development.

You are tall for your age and 102 is very slender. Muscle weighs more that fat, so never use your weight number to determine your body health. As far as 11 yrs old, 5'4" AND 102 lbs. you need not concern yourself about your weight at all.

Answer 11

From what you describe about yourself, you seem pretty fit, and very active. Also you height vs. weight is in good shape. To me you don't look over weight. Try having you fat measured, but for a person you age, I wouldn't be to concerned, you still burn it off fast. An other thing you might want to pay attention to is the things that you eat?! If you are eating healthy, then don't worry, but if you are snacking on chips, ice cream and other junk foods containing so called 'transfats' then I would try to curb that, and satisfy you hunger with more healthier choices, like nuts, cereal bars, fruit, yogurts, and greens, like celery, cherry tomatoes. Also good sandwiches with breads what contain more the 2 grams of fiber should help you out. But all in all, I don't think you are overweight. The fat you think you see when bending over is normal, when I bend over I have the same thing, this is normal, and I am fit, believe, I box. Good Luck