i weigh 110 pounds and i am 16 and 5' 2"....i usd to have a flat belly but i kind of let myself go, i mean im not really fat but i am getting a little pudge and i dont like it...i constantly try to get it flat again but it just wont work...what should i do? is it weight i need to lose or what? i just want my stomach flatter and my face a little skinner. HELP!!!
2006-12-03 11:20:38 · 14 answers · asked by alexis t 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
naaaaaw, it`s ok for 16 years. be patient and wait 2 years more!
Lucy
2006-12-03 11:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Lucy B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you are unhappy with the fat distribution on your body, it doesn't necessarily mean you need to lose weight. You are already quite thin.
You can work on strengthening your core muscles and gaining strength in your legs and arms as well. You don't have to go pump iron or anything, but you can start maybe doing exercises that help you gain balance and use your own body weight instead of actual weight. This is basically how dancers get their body - they are incredibly strong but still thin. Examples of that would be doing yoga, pilates, push ups, stretching exercises, balancing exercises, pull ups, etc.
Your weight does not only reflect the fat on your body, but your muscle content. Muscle weighs more than fat, so even if you get stronger, you might weigh more, but your body fat percentage will have gone down.
Whatever it is, stay healthy, don't go on a crazy diet (really, don't go on a diet at all). You are young and you need food and nutrients so you can grow and mature.
2006-12-03 11:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by antheia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're at a healthy weight. You're only 2 (10 pounds) away on the BMI from being underweight. You can lose a bit of flab by doing toning exercises done in yoga or Pilate's for a half an hour a the trouble areas. But to be safe, go see a doctor or nutritionist and don't cause anymore damage.
2006-12-03 11:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, you are at a great weight. You must be bloating, eating salty or sugary foods may contribute to the pudge. Try drinking more water, eating celery may help.......and/or try doing sit ups and crunches and some aerobic activity. Stay away from junk foods that contain these ingredients, don't eat fast foods or greasy fried foods, or potatoe chips etc, that will make matters worse. This advise may help trim the belly down.
2006-12-03 11:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by cherry-o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha ha ha! Girl welcome to world of growing up. When we're young, it seems like we don't even have to try to look good. Our metabolism just seems to be working around the clock. But now that you're older, you have discovered that you're gonna have to try a little. I'm about the same height and weight as you. And I'm gonna tell you NOT to lose weight. If you had to lose weight, then that means that I have to lose weight and I don't think either of us need to. If you really want that flat stomach, work out your abs with crunches and running. You'll get the stomach you want with a proper workout regiman.
2006-12-03 11:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by aslgirl143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it. Few minutes of exercise a day would get rid of that. Besides, monthly hormones could at a little, then it would be gone later, then back again. Eating well also balances hormones if that be the case. Exercise and eat well -- that seems to be the answer to just about every health related issue, for good reason, because people are trying everything except eating better and exercising more.
2006-12-03 12:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by Scocasso ! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm exactly your weight and height and have the same issue. I ussed to have a flat tummy but now, while its still alittle flat its not toned. You dont need to lose weight or anything, but working out a little and eating healthier should help.
2006-12-03 11:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by camm300 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you're totally fine. I mean, I'm twelve and I weigh 115. Only, I'm really tall so it kind of evens out. I think that in comparison with most girls I know, you look fine. If you feel uncomfortable, change it. All that matters is if you fell comfortable and like what you see in the mirror. It doesn't matter what someone else thinks.
2006-12-03 11:24:24 · answer #8 · answered by Alyssa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your asking this, the answer is probably yes. I don't think you need to go overboard, but I'd advise running 3-5 times a week and avoiding foods you know to be bad for you.
2006-12-03 11:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by Joshua R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It dosen't seem like you need loose weight.I'm about 5'6" and 125 pounds.So it doesn't seem like it but if your face skinner and your belly flatter you should exercise and start a diet.
2006-12-03 12:20:05 · answer #10 · answered by irish_lasie_95 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont really need to loose weight, just try some sit ups to tone youre stomach
2006-12-03 11:25:55 · answer #11 · answered by Cate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋