I am 15 years old and I weigh 190 pounds is this over weight?

Question

I want to lose about ten pounds in a month is this possible if I am on Special K diet and I exercise regularly

Answer 1

yes i think its over weight

Answer 2

You would have to be very tall to be at a healthy weight right now. That said, I'm sure you're not incredibly overweight.

Don't do any fad diets. They work for a short while, but I guarantee you will gain the weight back soon. Learn good eating habits - ask your parents to cook low fat foods more often, stop putting butter on your toast, eat smaller portions, get rid of the soft drinks (this alone will help immensely). Get out and exercise. By making small, lasting changes, you will lose the weight safely over time.

Answer 3

yeah that's a little high for a 15 year old to weigh 190 but coz of your age you can cut that back to what you desire by eating the Right food and doing regular exercise

Answer 4

Please see ideal body weight calculators below.

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*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

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Answer 5

How tall are you? You can answer all of your BMI ( Body Mass Index) questions on the web. Your target weight will be there.

Answer 6

That depends on your height. You may want to have your thyroid checked. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any diet or excercise routine.

Answer 7

i am the same pretty much, but im just guessing im terrified to weigh myself, but im 15. i feel were ur coming from! im trying to lose weight too! and eat well.

Answer 8

is it muscle weight? ask ur self that. And how old r u ? too. Stonecoast420 is wrong 275lbs is over weight pay noattention to him.

Answer 9

if you do some ruining and jumping rope then sure you will lose weight

Answer 10

NO, YOU'RE IDEAL WEIGHT SHOULD BE 275, HEAD TO THE ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET NOW!