Am I the right weight for my height?

Question

I have been working out everyday this whole summer. I feel that I had gained a lot this past year. I checked on Easter, and the scale said I was 138. It might have been off though, because I had a big meal. Last month I checked and the scale said I was 129. I am 16 years old, 5'5", 32-B. I hear that people who are 5'0" are supposed to weigh 100, and for each inch extra, you add another 5 pounds. I haven't checked my weight in about a month, but I am hoping I lost another few pounds. I am considered slender with curves to some people, but I am wondering if I am the right weight for my height? And if I'm not, I am going to continue working out.

Answer 1

I wouldn't want to be more than 130 at a height of 5'5". Your weight at present is just nice. Whatever you eat, eat less but healthy food and exercise well, you will not gain weight unnecessarily.

Answer 2

Well first of all, working out should be a normal thing you do in your life.. Not just when you want to lose some extra pounds. Also, If you haven't checked the scale in a month then I am pretty sure you are the correct weight for your height. Also, you might want to really look at yourself in the mirror and accept yourself, your body.. your self image. Because if you don't accept yourself, than your giving others the ability to not accept you, And that's not good... because you're fine with or without the weight. And that is what's important.

Answer 3

You worry about other people's opinion of you too much! Weigh what you want to weigh. I am a 28 year old man. I work out all of the time and weight 175 at 5'11 with abs showing through. I think that I look good but people at my work think I am to skinny because I really watch what eat and have a naturally slim hip bone structure. Do I care- hell no! I am happy with what makes me happy.

Answer 4

See:

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/index.htm

According to this tool (which is provided by a U.S. Government division focused on health issues),

"Based on the height and weight entered, the BMI is 21.5, placing the BMI-for-age at the 60th percentile for girls aged 16 years 4 months. This teen has a healthy weight."

In other words:

(a) Your weight is fine. You are NOT overweight.

(b) You are heavier than 60% of girls your age; and lighter than 40% of girls your age. Basically, you are almost exactly average.

So long as you are HEALTHY, you are fine. Keep exercising to stay healthy, but do not be obsessed about how you look so long as you are a healthy weight (as indicated by the tool linked above). No need to strive to look like the Olsen twins because, well, then you'd look like an Olsen twin.

Answer 5

ask oyur dr , don't worry about it you are still growing, your 16. I think you are normal for your size and just tripping. I'm 26 had 2 kids and am 130 at the same height and trip out when i see all the real skinny chicks on tv , movies, but at least i eat and am not all bones. But feel like a cow its just a chick thing guys don't see us that way.

Answer 6

Those weight recommendations are very unrealistic, and not even average. I am 5'4'' and weigh 160 lbs and I wear a women's size 8. I am WAY over the estimate for my height (120 lbs) but I also am not fat. You should keep working out, but not to lose weight, to keep yourself healthy.

Answer 7

continue to work out but make sure you eat right that is the main key quit qith the junk and soda and eatting after 900pm but not only does your weight depend on your height but also your bone structure/body frame--small-medium-etc>>ask your doctor they will let you know what you are I am extra large bone structure so it adds a few lbs...as long as you look and feel good it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks hun

Answer 8

You can't really go by weight, especially if you have been lifting weights at the gym. Just remember, muscle weighs more than fat...so you might gain weight, but lose inches.

Answer 9

Please see ideal body weight calculators below.

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 10

Your body mass index is 21.46. That is a healthy, normal number. (You get it by taking your weight x 703/height/height.) You don't need to lose weight.