I eat all the time and am always hungry, so I am not anerexic. I weigh 90 pounds and am 15 years old. Is this underweight? I know it is. So what is wrong? I don't look bad or anything, just really skinny. So, guys and girls, what do you think?
2006-08-02 15:35:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
You probably have a high metabolism, and you are 15, so you are still growing and developing. You might thyroid also might be over active, which is called hyper thyroid. It could be making your metabolism go at a abnormally fast rate. You also probably have small bones. There are a couple of important things you should be doing. 1. Getting enough calcium ( people with small bones are at a high risk for osteoporsis, you can take a suppliment with you vitamens) Take a multivitamen, you could also try protien shakes, but don't load up on sugar or fat to try to gain weight, it's not good for your arteries. One more thing that is really good for you, and could actually help you gain weight is doing some weight training, it will help you build strengh, get toned, gain weight ( muscle weighs more then fat) and help strengthen your bones. I would talk to you doctor about what you should do. Good luck!
2006-08-02 15:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 15, the body is going through enormous changes. You're getting taller, the bones are getting thicker, the hormones are raging. In addition, the teen years are the most active. It is therefore important to have good nutritious food, food that will help your body grow strong and healthy. Don't worry that you're thinner than your peers despite the quantity you eat, as long as you're eating ONLY healthy food. Your metabolism is fast, that's all.
Metabolism does slow down with age so establish good eating habits now. Believe me, when your metabolism slows down, every ounce of junk food you put in your mouth will appear as a lump where you don't want it.
2006-08-02 22:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by pepper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad. I didn't break 100 pounds until my junior year in college, but I was perfectly healthy. Some people are just naturally thin, especially at your age. Chances are, when you're 43 like me, you'll be trying to lose a few pounds (like I am!) So enjoy it while you have it. The metabolism WILL slow down eventually.
2006-08-02 22:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Schleppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably nothing is wrong. My best friend is 20, she weighs 70 pounds and eats all the time and the doctors all say nothing is wrong with her! You just have a high metabolism, thats all!
2006-08-03 17:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by Phantom04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a very high metabolism, as long as the doctors say that you will fine...then you will. If you are very concerned then talk to a specialist(the type of doctor that works on growth and weight)
2006-08-02 22:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by just wonderin' 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pretty young so your metabolism is probally high, it will eventually slow down and you'll fill out so dont worry. For now enjoy that you can eat whatever you want, there are many of us out there that envy you right now!
2006-08-02 22:44:15 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was the same. you might be a normal weight, they have upped the weight ranges because so many people are fat these days. i was 90 pounds at that age too, but i was short as well.
2006-08-02 22:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by advicemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel like your too skinny, then enjoy some chocolate stuff and keep cool in the summer on rootbeer floaters
2006-08-02 22:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by Invader Zim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're fine, and healthy, It just sounds like you have a very high metabolism.
2006-08-02 23:12:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm 13 and weight 83-4 lbs
2006-08-02 23:36:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋