i am like 5'2 i weigh 115 pounds.. but i think the scale said i am 26% body fat. is that realli bad?

Question

I wus just wondering if there is a normal percent body fat for a teenage girl like me? cuz wen i look in the miror i think my body is good and all and all my freinds say i do including guys.. soo yeahhh

Answer 1

Actually 26% body fat isn't bad at all, it's good. They say between 18% and 24% is ideal, so you are not far off being perfect! And the difference between 26% body fat and 24% body fat is only a matter of a few pounds, for you it would be a case of losing approximately 3lb, so don't worry too much. The best thing you can do, is gain a little muscle, because the more muscle you have, the lower your body fat percentage is. And that way you don't need to lose any weight...pretty cool huh! Good luck : )

Answer 2

115 lbs is a good weight for 5'2 height.
I don't know why it said 26% body fat.
usually 26% is average to me. It's not bad at all. You are in good shape.

I am 5'5 ft tall at 134 lbs and probably 30% body fat hahahaha.

Answer 3

I don't think you are 26% body fat. That doesn't sound right. Your height and weight sounds good. If everyone tells you look good then stop worrying about it and be grateful.

Answer 4

At your weight you should be ok although on the chart, it also says, 5'4 should be 112-132.
Your peers and yourself may personally have doubts about the current standard of beauty. Dont forget that it is artificially created by models and magazines, tv and movies.

Answer 5

Those scales that they sell are often wrong. If you feel good, look good .. and your height and weight are in good proportion .. as it sounds .. then don't worry. You are doing everything right ! Good Luck ! :)

Answer 6

you sound a little ot much into yourself there hun