i just turned 13 in July of 2006, and i'm about 5'1 and I weigh about 85 pounds. i have a extremly high metabolsim is what a doctor has said.
2006-09-16 13:14:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Yes. I seem to be pretty healthy. I eat right and I play sports such as cheerleading, and softball.
2006-09-16 13:16:55 · update #1
Alot of people in my family had high metablosims when they were my age. And NO! i do NOT have an eating disorder!! i would never do that to my body!
2006-09-16 13:19:40 · update #2
I don't know. Do you feel healthy, because that's really all that matters.
2006-09-16 13:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by nacmanpriscasellers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just your family genetics. Are one or both of your parents on the thin side? You most likely just a high metabolism which results in it being hard for you to put on weight. I think that if you feel healthy and good about yourself, don't worry about it and I'm sure you'll be fine. Just remember to try and get in all of those food groups each day! I'm around the same height and weight as you and I feel pretty good about it. A lot of people wish to be your size so try and look on the bright side of things. :]
2006-09-16 20:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the BMI (Body Mass Indicator) Calculator on the Web MD Site...
"Your current weight is lower than the scientifically established norms. You should weigh at least 98.2 pounds.This corresponds to a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 16"
Add more protein and carbs to your daily diet.
2006-09-16 20:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are very underweight, If you do not have an ed this may be normal compared to your family. Eating disorders start around this age and doctors try to justify with things like metabolism. Do your family members have high metabolisms??? If you eat good dont worry about it but be happy, high metabolism is rare.
2006-09-16 20:18:12 · answer #4 · answered by mphsgal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13? well im 15 and i way 84 pounds and im ok i kno im underweight but yh im ok im not to skinny and i do hv shape n i have always been small so anyway yh id say ur fine hw u are!
and i dont hv a eating disorder! its just the way i r
2006-09-16 20:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get a second opinion with another MD, all bodies are different. Do you feel healthy? Do you eat healthy? You could be just fine.
2006-09-16 20:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by Daisygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor has told you that you are fine, so you probably have nothing to worry about. I don't think you are actually underweight for your age. If you were an adult, that would be different, but you are still very young and your body still has a lot of growing to do, so please don't worry about it. Take care : )
2006-09-16 23:16:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All that should matter is what you think about your self. Many females would love to be skinny. If you eat right and take care of your self dont worry about what others think.
2006-09-16 20:32:36 · answer #8 · answered by jackie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it sounds ok to me. I'm 5'5" and 96 lbs. but I was around that weight when I was that height. I also play sports and do dance so its just your metabolism/ genetics.
2006-09-17 05:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by SuperGurlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your doctor says you're healthy and you feel good about yourself inside and out then you are just fine.
2006-09-16 21:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by cat s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 5'6 1/2 and i weigh 113 .my doctor thinks its normal.she just prescribed me a multivitamin to be sure im getting all the nutrition i need.
good luck
2006-09-16 20:34:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋