I'm 5"1.5' and i weigh around 104 lbs. I just dont feel like the weight sits well on me. is this the weight i should be at?
2006-08-11 06:37:18 · 8 answers · asked by Me 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I also play sports so its not like i dont work out. I ran a couple of miles every day too.
2006-08-11 06:48:12 · update #1
Try using the BMI to guage where your weight should be.
Take your weight, 104
Divide it by your height squared, 61.5 x 61.5 = 3782.25
104 / 3782.25 = .00274968
Multiply that by 703
703 x .00274968 = 19.33
Here are the BMI thresholds:
Starvation: less than 15 (<15)
Anorexic: less than 17.5 (<17.5)
Underweight: less than 18.5 (<18.5)
Ideal: greater than or equal to 18.5 but less than 25 (≥18.5 but <25)
Overweight: greater than or equal to 25 but less than 30 (≥25 but <30)
Obese: greater than or equal to 30 but less than 40 (≥30 but <40)
Morbidly Obese: greater than or equal to 40 (≥40)
To put you right in the middle of the ideal weight you could be 118 pounds with a BM! of 22. (18.5-22-25 thresholds) So it appears you are a very "light" ideal weight. Depending on your bone structure, you could be borderline underweight. You could gain 14 pounds and have some curves, girl!
Here is a BMI Table to check out: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi_tbl.pdf
You could go all the way up to 129 pounds and still be in your ideal weight range.
2006-08-11 07:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ding-Ding 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are at the right weight 104. it is a perfect weight because you are 5'1, i think the highest you can be is 120.
2006-08-11 13:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by blinkdan04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Percentage body fat is a good indicator. Skin fold calipers work well. The local fitness gym will test you and there are published charts on what percentage body fat is healthy or not.
2006-08-11 13:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by slandguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your un happy with your weight you can change it. take walks to build muscle in your legs and thighs, dont eat fast food more than once a week. i feel you are at a healthy weight cuz when you get sick extra wight can help you.
2006-08-11 13:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by spiratic 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think you would look much healthier at about 304.... what a question... ask your doctor if you are really concerned!
2006-08-11 13:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by baby_beardog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it is fine! Remember that confidence shows!
2006-08-11 13:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by Justbeingme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_height.html
2006-08-11 13:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds ok
2006-08-11 13:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋