I workout everyday for about 2 hours a day, and eat very healthy.I just really want to lose those extra 20 pounds of mine. How much do you think I need to lose? I did lose weight before, about a year ago I lost 26 pounds and thats is why im 120 right now.(I used to be 146) Please help me in any way. Thanks!!!!
2006-12-29 02:44:14 · 32 answers · asked by juicy 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Wow. You really think you need to lose weight? This really astounds me and saddens me. I actually think you are already about 5 lbs UNDERWEIGHT. You may need to just tone up and that can easily be done at your age. If you incorporate some pilates, yoga (to lengthen your muscles) and some moderate weight lifting you would be surprised how it would transform your body. I actually would recommend this method over you trying to lose an additional 20 lbs. If that is in fact your goal, my dear, you have an even bigger problem with body image. There is absolutely no way that you should even be thinking about losing weight. Focus on toning and getting some definition first and then MAYBE.... well I hope this helps and best of luck. And the only opinion that matters about your body is your own. Don't go to those stupid magazines to figure out what you SHOULD look like, please.
Best of luck and I hope you at least consider what I've said.
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2016-05-19 17:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your weight is normal, please don't think you have to lose any. Just stay active and eat a lot of healthy food. you'll feel stronger, and your clothes will fit better. I bet no one else other than yourself feel you look fat. Trust me. I weighed abotu the same when I was your age, I always thought I looked fat so I started skipping breakfast and sometimes lunch. You know what happened....? I gained weight....all through high school, and then through college....and now I weigh about 250 pounds. I'm only 5'2". I look back at my pictures of when I thought I was fat and realize that I looked great....back then. It's easier to make good habits now, then to fix mistakes later. Just focus on staying where you're at....you are doing great! Be proud!
2006-12-29 02:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by SleeplessSuz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you work out every day and eat healthy, you are most likely healthy and that "extra" 20 lbs (which is not overweight by any means) is probably mostly muscle, which is a good thing. Don't look at the scale if it bothers you. Notice how your clothes feel on you instead. They are a better indication of how fit you are. If you need an idea of what weight range is healthy for your age and height, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) and click on the link for "BMI (body mass index) child and teen calculator." Enter your info, and take into consideration that muscle weighs much more than fat, so the scale may be slightly off for you. But I do commend you for being health conscious at your age. Please remember that "thin" doesn't neccessarily mean "healthy." Being healthy feels and looks better.
2006-12-29 02:56:37 · answer #4 · answered by Laura Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 5' 4" and 120 pounds, you do not need to lose any weight. Just keep doing what you are doing, and you will look and feel good.
2006-12-29 02:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by Tony M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120 is a very healthy weight for your height. You need to get counseling about your body image. You are not fat. When you look in the mirror you are not seeing reality, but your fears. I'm sure you are a beautifull young lady. Look up the health risks of being underweight, or anorexic. Health means being your appropriate weight, not over OR under. Good luck.
2006-12-29 02:50:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jessy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow u sound just like me... im about the same age and i weight like 117 and 5'4 but wen i look in the mirror i feel fat sometimes but actually 120 is very small in my opinion. i dont think you should lose 20 more pounds, you did great as it is! dont worry about what is in all of the magazines and everything cuz im sure you look thin rite now!!! have a great day
2006-12-29 06:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by chica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel, I was that a year ago. I did sit ups, and walked, stop drinking soda and eating frozen foods. you see results I promise.
Please don't try anything drastic your at a perfect weight
100lbs. is way to small
I'm5'5" 105 I have people constantly telling me I'm skinny and I feel great. I don't want to lose another pound.
2006-12-29 03:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal Blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are underweight and gaining weight is part of the normal growth process. Listen to your body and don't starve yourself. Eat when your hungry and stop when you've had enough. Everyone gains a lot of weight during puberty
2006-12-29 02:56:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mailyahoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop looking in the mirror. Thats a sign of someone who is capable of having an eating disorder. It happens because people look at their body as if it is under a microscope instead of just looking at it as a whole.
2006-12-29 02:51:02 · answer #10 · answered by Wesley C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋