My sis weighs 120 pounds and is 5 feet and 12 years old is she chunky???

Question

I dont think she is but she does . she wants to no what a normal weight is and any tips on how to lose weight?

Answer 1

Like the first person said, I suggest using a BMI Calculator.
However, even if they are in the normal weight limit it's possible they're not fit. A bodybuilder can have a body mass well above healthy because musle weighs more than fat, likewise, even someone in the normal range can be unhealthy because they have less muscle and more fat than a normal person. (So a normal weighed person can be 'chunky'.)

And.... 120 sounds above normal to me. You'll be surprised what cutting out simple things can do over a length of time to one's weight. I suggest she keep a journal of all the food she eats for a week. Knowing how you eat helps you change it. But... you should ask a professional or 'consult your doctor before starting any diets or exercise plan'.

Answer 2

Honestly, I think she just needs to maintain her weight more than anything. She could lose a few pounds if she wanted, but I think it's more just a case of toning up and not gaining any more weight. HTH : )

Answer 3

She does not need to lose any weight yet as she is not done growing and probably not through puberty yet. As she goes through puberty she will develope more hips, may grow taller and will probably slim out as she loses more of the baby fat as they call it. Tell her not to worry about it yet as she isn't done growing and turning into a woman yet.

Answer 4

Not a chance. As she continues to grow her body will change and any "baby" fat she still has will settle in all the right places. Patience and time.

Answer 5

Yes, a bit.

Exercise regularly and don't over eat.

Answer 6

there are some online tools that measure your body mass index.
check if you are overweight here:

http://www.bariatricedge.com/dtcf/pages/...

Answer 7

she sounds normal. it all depends on her body frame