2006-11-12 13:10:02 · 19 answers · asked by tina12345 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Know if you need to lose weight
Health specialist use a measure called BMI, short for Body Mass Index. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. This gives a good measure of your total body fat. BMI compares your height and weight. It shows if you are underweight, at a healthy weight, or overweight.
You know how many pounds are there in 1 kg. Do not know let me help you, it is 1 kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds. Check out what your BMI is by using the BMI calculator.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm
BMI Category
Below 18.5 Underweight
Between 18.5 - 24.9 Healthy Weight
Between 25 - 29.9 Overweight
Over 30 Obese
Look at the BMI chart to find out how much weight you need to lose to move from obese to overweight or from overweight into a healthy range. Knowing this can help you set a good weight loss goal.
Labels: BMI, body mass index, Healthy Weight, obese, overweight, underweight
2006-11-12 17:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 14, yuor hormones & body are going through tremendous changes at different rates. Your emotions are confused also. That is also normal.
5' 4" , 125 pounds, & a size 5. You are a foxy lady!!!!1 I would not worry about it at all. Try to keep in mind that so many of the girls who weigh less & look thin are SKINNY, a not healthy underweight.
2006-11-12 13:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by bob h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey you sound perfectly fine to me. No one wants a bone but a dog. You shouldn't worry about numbers, you should worry about your health. You sound very healthy keep it that way. I'm 5'4" & weighed 125lbs in high school & thought I was fat. I wish I could take those days back. Beside I'd do anything to be 125lbs again. Revel in your beauty and don't obsess about your weigh enjoy your youth & beauty. You're only young once. Good luck Beautiful.
2006-11-12 13:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by 2D 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You sound like your a healthy weight. I'm the same age as you and I'm 5'1 and weigh 120 and I'm a healthy weight.
You can look up your BMI here at http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/ this will tell you.
Good luck!
2006-11-12 13:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Blank 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you shouldn't I'm also 14, and I'm 115, and I'm a size 4, so there's really nothing to worry about, and plus, if you do worry, you'll end up looking scary skinny in a size 0 if you were a little taller!!
2006-11-12 13:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, you do not need to lose weight. Your weight is perfectly healthy, and you are nice and very slim if you are a size 5. Just eat healthily and do sports, but don't lose any more weight. Take care : )
2006-11-12 15:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think for 5'4, 125 is a normal weight. When you get to 140, that's when you panic :)
2006-11-12 13:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by eden 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ok.. as a mom I can tell you.. you are not done growing yet.. and your weight will go up and down while you continue to grow. Be happy with who you are and don't worry about how you look. You sound perfect to me.
2006-11-12 13:20:49 · answer #8 · answered by sallylip2000_ca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A woman is supposed to weigh 100lbs. at 5 feet. Then add 5lbs. for every inch after that. So you should weigh 120 lbs. You are not fat. A size 5? Please! Honey, I couldn't even get half my @ss in your jeans. You sound perfect.
2006-11-12 13:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by sheeny 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You're perfect, don't be silly. Just maintain
2006-11-12 13:13:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋