im 5'3 109 and want to lose 13 lbs. i run daily (cross country team) i NEED TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT but i dont want to jepordize my winning. any suggestions.
2006-09-02 12:24:01 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
At 109lbs, your BMI is at 19.3, which is the very low end of the normal range. If you lose 13lbs, your BMI will be 17, which is VERY low (in an anorexic weight range). (Normal is 18.5–24.9, Overweight is 25.0–29.9). I would NOT recommend losing weight, and if you feel compelled to do so, you should seek help.
What's your relationship with food and body like? If you are eating when hungry and stopping when full, that's a good sign. If you are restricting your caloric intake to maintain a lower weight, or you are compulsively overeating, that will certainly throw off your metabolism.
As an athlete, I would HIGHLY recommend that you consult with a nutritionist, and be medically monitored if you do lose weight. There are many medical complications that can arise from dropping to such a low weight.
Here's more info. on eating and body image problems, and also to find support groups and/or a therapist who specializes in athletes with eating issues. You can also find a nutritionist on this site.
http://www.something-fishy.org
2006-09-02 14:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be possible for you to lose any more weight. I assume you have a low body fat percentage due to your 1) your weight and 2) your sport. Why do you NEED to lose the weight? Is there a weight requirement on the team? Weight does not directly jeopardize your winning, what will effect your winning is the type of muscle fibers you possess and how you train.
2006-09-02 12:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by amythestangel1983 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am the same way! i'm 5'5'', 115 lbs, female, and 13 years old. i was wondering the same thing since i run long distance three days a week - about a five to 6 mile run each time. but i wasn't losing weight - i was gaining. i asked my doctor and she said that muscle weighs more then fat. so don't worry! also, if you want to lose weight, eat six small meals instead of 3 big ones.
2016-03-27 04:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T !!!! Unless there is an underlying medical reason that you need to lose weight, your height-weight proportion looks good. Why this need to lose weight??? Talk to your parents about this immediately, Good Luck
2006-09-02 12:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut Down On What U Eat And Run A Half An Hour Of How U Run Now.Strech
2006-09-02 12:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by nicnoo23 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you re buying only a few items skip the cart and carry a basket
2017-04-03 10:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you're as skinny as a skeleton, you don't need to lose weight!!!!
2006-09-02 12:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yr already thin. you need to maintain yr weight and with all the running make sure that yr protein and carbs are enough. read more on natural proteins on this site
2006-09-02 12:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to lose weight. Check your body mass index if you do not belive me.
2006-09-02 12:44:49 · answer #9 · answered by lil_bit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat chili for a couple of days research shows that chili peppers boost your metabolic rate burning 50 more cals a day
2016-06-30 02:02:27 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋