Ok right now Im in the middle of a weight that is 118 and 119 and my height is 5'7 and my age is 13. Is this a healthy weight and if you dont think so do you think i should go down like 5 or 10 more pounds? Because some poeple that I know are my height and they are 110 or 114 and then some people I know are my height and the same as me and I dont know what to do. Please answer my question. and Im also a veggietarian if that helps any.
2006-07-13 15:41:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think you're probably way to thin! You could stand to put on 5 or 10 pounds to be healthy, but definitely don't lose any. Don't compare yourself to your peers.
2006-07-13 15:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ideal weight for a 13 y/o girl of your height is about 130 lbs. But since you are vegetarian it is not surprising that you weigh slightly less than that. Your BMI is still within normal range, but just make sure that you don't lose any weight because then you will be way too thin.
And don't worry about what the other guy said about it being dangerous being a vegetarian at 13. That's a bunch of hooey, as I'm sure you know. My daughter is 12 and has been a vegetarian for a little over 4 years and she is healthy. Vegetarians are healthier in general than non-vegetarians.
2006-07-13 15:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very hard to really know what weight you should be since you are only 13, and you're still growing. But, according to a healthy weight calculator I found on the Internet, http://www.dietitian.com/ibw/ibw.html ; if you were an adult, you would be considered underweight. So, no matter what; you are definitely not overweight. Just because there are people you know who weigh less than you does not mean that their weight is healthy. You might want to talk to your doctor about what a healthy weight would be for your age group before you make any decisions about losing or gaining weight. Peer pressure can cause people to do unhealthy things, so please get more information before you do anything that could possibly be harmful to you.
2006-07-13 16:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by Tea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a good weight for your height. I do not think you should worry about loosing weight. Do not go by other peoples weight. Everyone has different body types and muscle mass also makes a difference. I am 5'4 and weigh 125.
I feel I am at a good weight. As long as you eat healthy and exercise your on the right track.
2006-07-13 16:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by Amy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are only 13! do not be a vegetarian first off. you are in puberty and need essential vitamins and proteins found in meat. this is a very dangerous time in your development to be messing around with stuff like that. if you have a moral objection to eating meat then talk to a registered dietitian about how to make sure to do it safely. to answer your question, you are a healthy weight but you should be more concerned about growing healthily than what your friends scales say.
2006-07-13 15:54:26 · answer #5 · answered by MaasMCTS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound just about right, if maybe a little bit on the skinny side. you shouldnt worry about losing weight. everyone is different. if everyone was meant to look the same, the world would be a very boring place. be yourself. and develop your own personality. dont try to look like everyone else... do what works for you and not what works for others. you are way too young to be dealing with weight issues right now.
i hope you learn to love yourself for who you are, and not for what other people think.
2006-07-13 15:49:50 · answer #6 · answered by LiLiTh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to worry. You look fine, normal, and average. Why don't you think about eating more soy instead of losing what little weight you have. (I'm reccomending soy for the protein content, and vegetarians need more protein). Also, you could spend more time working on the spelling rules.
2006-07-13 15:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 00:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the body mass index calculation shows that you are thin at your age, it says 70 percent of people are above your weight. check this page for details
http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/av.htm
2006-07-13 15:51:48 · answer #9 · answered by who is this 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your BIM(body mass index) is like..18.5 which is perfect. You can gain weight and still be okay.
2006-07-13 15:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by pablomancan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋