this is due to weight gain and I'm much more comfortable at 100lbs and even lower. I don't tend to get that bony look just because my bone structure can accomodate for lower weights.
So i guess question: how much lower can i afford to weigh at 5"2 and "small built". I eat healthily, but recently because of the weight gain there has been a bit more of "crap" in my diet: french fries, ice cream and whatnot...
HELP!
2006-08-06 23:41:34 · 6 answers · asked by pink_n_gold_hearts 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Please don't go under 100lb, it's just not necessary. I'd suggest checking your body fat percentage:
http://www.eskimo.com/~cdickens/FatCalculators.html
You can try all three of the methods for women. You will need to find measurements for the circumference of the following:
waist
hips
forearm
wrist
neck
Also you will need to add your weight and height.
Below I have listed the results for the various percentages. If you are between 20% and 24%, you are ideal and do not need to lose weight. Unless you are a serious athlete, you do not need less than 20% body fat.
Athletes14-19%
Ideal 20-24%
Acceptable 25-31%
Overweight 32%+
HTH : )
2006-08-07 01:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same height and also have a small frame and weigh 113 lbs and frankly..100 lbs would be too thin. 110 is perfect for your height.
2006-08-07 01:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your weight sounds good to me. What is more important is your health. If you are healthy, stay the weight you are. If you find that you are becoming overly-conscious about your weight, talk to your doctor. I would not want you to develop one of those eating disorders.
2006-08-06 23:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healthy is more important than thin! Learn to be happy with "you" regardless of weight and enjoy life!
2006-08-07 00:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by sj_amicus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be under 100 lbs. 100-115 is good for 5'2.
2006-08-06 23:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, i think that that weight is fine. don't try to be overly thin , be normal.... try to be healthy.
2006-08-06 23:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by sumgrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋