How much should i weigh?

Question

I'm 14 years old, going to High School, 5' 6'', and i weigh 140 is that over weight?

Answer 1

You're not over weight. I use to be 140 when I was that age now I'm slimming down.....You will too! you just haven't lost your baby fat yet :) Don't worry about it you'll wake up one day and notice you lost weight and it feels great trust me it happened to me.

Answer 2

I'm 16 and 5' 4" and i weigh 120 now you answer your question theses days sweetie to be popular yooh have to weigh half of what ur normal weight is... OK theres really nothing to worry about you are just fine

Answer 3

Its about right You should be anywhere between 130 and 140

Answer 4

No that is perfectly normal. If you want, this is a bmi calculator to give you an idea of what percentile you are in comparred to others your age. The top calculator is for children, the bottom is for women(encase your more mature).

Answer 5

No, it is not overweight. Anyone who tells you different is clueless or just dumb. You should weigh anywhere between 120lb and 150lb, so you are good to go! Please don't worry, you are still growing and you need to be eating properly and not worrying about weight or dieting. You are absolutely fine : )

Answer 6

no. I am 5' 3'' and weigh 125.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

no its not . im 5'5 195 u dont see me complaining. just do wutever u do its a great weight. do football if u are a guy (me) or do like volleyball, basketball, etc if ur a lady

Answer 9

you're perfect,
your BMI is 22.6 which is in the normal range

BMI=body mass index= body weight (KG)/ (height * height) m2

the normal range 18-less than 25

Answer 10

is that over weight?

of course it is!!!

i'm 15 and 5'6 too, and i weight 135!!

And i'm not small