okay im 5"6 im 13 and i weigh 170 pounds but i ask my friends do you think im fat and they all say no could it be my muscles why do i weigh so much
2006-09-14 04:05:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
First of all- ignore the person that said you were morbidly obese. That is a horrible thing to say to a kid... Secondly, muscle weighs about three times as much as fat. Third, you are only 13. You have a lot of years left to grow into what you have. That does not mean that you can't do anything to get into shape, but dieting at your age is rarely recommended. Talk to some of your friends and try to get a group together to play basketball or walk. Exercise is good no matter what size you are. If you are still concerned about it, talk to your parents, but at 13 I wouldn't worry about it too much.
2006-09-14 04:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Butterfly ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I'm 5'11'' (16 yrs) and i only weigh about 130- so i dont know what to say... I guess it would seem like alot of weight to me- but i am also a female... I guess it just depends on your body type. Do you work out alot? muscle weighs more than fat; but if you dont have alot of muscle than it could just be another factor such as bone structure. Dont place too much importance on weight- it's not that big of a deal. If it bothers you so much, than start a little workout routine. You will get in shape and start to feel better about yourself. : )
2006-09-14 11:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kicks like a girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
muscles do weigh more..but if u were physically pretty fit, u don't have to worry how much u WEIGH on the scale, but how you feel you LOOK. so, if i were u, i'd just make sure i don't overeat too much, just eat normally, try to fit in salads and protein and "good fats" that kinda thing... and have a good exercise regimen. that way most likely u are focusing on having a Fit, Healthy lifestyle instead of worrying about how much u Weigh. :) good luck~
2006-09-14 11:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your healthy weight range is 124 - 142 pounds, so you are 28 pounds overweight. That is not fat, but morbidly obese.
Have you seen your doctor to discuss this? You are only 13 years old and there may be medical considerations to take into account.
2006-09-14 11:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he's morbidly obese! If he were there would be no question about being fat or not. It depends on if he is flabby or muscular. You woould have to ask someone who can look at you, we cannot tell.
2006-09-14 11:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by smartbunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becuase you a big dude man. Once your hormones start kicking in and everything you will grow taller and burn more fat. If your concerned about your weight you should exercise more
2006-09-14 11:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by Pat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For that age and for that height, yes you do have a proble. You should take advice from your doctor not your friends.
2006-09-14 11:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by maguathehearteater 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5'6" 170 is perect but you did obtain it a little young
2006-09-14 11:15:05 · answer #8 · answered by TheExile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men have more muscle than women.. but if that's your heigth you sound ok to me.
2006-09-14 11:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are fairly tall that might have something to do with it.
2006-09-14 11:13:49 · answer #10 · answered by SJohnson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋