I am 15. And I weigh 145 pounds. I am 5'6. Am I overweight?

Answer 1

Probably not. Do you get enough exercise? Sometimes lack of muscle tone is mistaken for overweight.

Answer 2

A 15 year old (female) child who is 145 pounds and is 5 feet and 6 inches tall has a body mass index of 23.5, which is at the 82th percentile, and would indicate that your child is at a healthy weight.

Answer 3

No, I would not say you're overweight. It's good to not be bony and fragile. I think your weight is good, just make sure you stay active and in shape. Many girls may "weigh" more, but in reality, they are in better shape than the ones that weigh 105 lbs. Make sure you participate in your PE class. You kids take for granted being able to have one hour a day to work out! I wish I had that time on my hands to stay in shape. Join a sports team, if you like one. If not, ask your friends to hike with you every Sunday morning. It's a great way to stay active AND have time to hang out with friends other than at the mall. You're beautiful!! Stay healthy!!

Answer 4

no you are not fat at all... my husband is 19 5'10 and only ways 135 lbs. he is considered almost anorexic even tho he eats like a pig... only you can judge whether you are in a heathly weight.... ask yourself this
What is my body structure? (Willowy, curvy, or heavy set [wide bone structure])
Can i walk up 2 flights of stairs without a break?
Can i look down and see my toes?
Can i run/jog for 10 minutes without stopping?

if you said yes to any of these you are NOT overweight... honey i am considered in the 38% fat range, that means i'm at serious risk for health problems, i am 5'2 and weigh 175 lbs. can i walk up 2 flights of stairs yes, can i see my toes, yes, can i run/jog for 10 min, yes... and i also bench press 150 and leg press 350...
don't determine your heatlth with your weight... muscle weighs more than fat, so do bones...
i have a wide bone structure my rib cage is almost 38 inches around with no excess fat... i was never meant to be skinny... some people are meant to be a certain way, only you can look in a mirror and say, i look good to myself, i feel good about myself.
besides you're 15 you could grow another 2-3 inches depending... you could also gain considerable weight in the breast and butt/thigh area.... it's just the joy of being a woman... don't sweat it too much, you have years and years to complain about how fat you got having kids, and getting old and not caring....

Answer 5

No, you're not fat and overweight, you're just round and heavy. I think it's about time you fire that overly accurate weigh scale in the bathroom. Don't you just hate math, especially when it's weigh too perfect? Get an antique scale from Goodwill Stores. If all else fail, use a duct tape.

Answer 6

I'm 38, 5'2 and weigh 160 pounds and look fabulous because I constantly build muscle and burn fat by exercising on a regular basis, intake protein, eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Your weight is fine if most is muscle and not fat and if you think you look good. Don't worry about what other people think or what society views as an acceptable weight.

Answer 7

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Based on the height and weight entered, the BMI is 23.4, placing the BMI-for-age at the 83rd percentile for girls aged 14 years. This teen has a healthy weight.



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underweight, less than the 5th percentile
healthy weight, 5th percentile up to the 85thpercentile
at risk of overweight, 85th to less than the 95th percentile
overweight, equal to or greater than the 95th percentile

Answer 8

Most likely yes...but only a little. I would not worry about it. You are probably still growing up a bit...are you still getting taller? Still 'filling out as a young lady'? It should all balance out by the time you are 20. Just exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet with plenty of Fruits and Vegetables and you should be fine!

Answer 9

It depends on our body fat percentage. I was that weight at your age, and the same height.
I was also a dancer, swimming instructor and competitive cyclist. I had a 3% body fat but wore a size 4.

Answer 10

It depends how you carry your weight. Are you solid or a little flabby. If your solid then you can carry more weight. Hard to answer with out looking at you. I bet you look just fine.