i'm 14 yrs old and i'm 5'3 and i weigh 122 lbs. how much weight should i lose...i'm thinking like 10 pounds? please tell me the truth
2007-01-20 14:54:31 · 40 answers · asked by that girl♥ 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
oh i also joined track this year to lose some more weight instead of playing softball like i did last yr.
2007-01-20 14:56:20 · update #1
You're not fat, you're healthy. If you'd like, just stick with track like you mentioned and it will keep you toned, other than that your body is a great size.
2007-01-20 14:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lil Gal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are so concerned about your weight, talk to your doctor.
Also, don't be surprised if your weight doesn't change much. You will build muscle in different parts of your body than you did while you were in softball. Also you (and every other person who wants to lose weight) must remember that muscle weighs MORE than fat so, if your weight doesn't change it's not that you haven't lost inches, it's just that the fat has turned into muscle. But, honestly, your weight is fine.
Also, if you stop eating food with enough calories, you are going to tire more easily while running and you won't be able to keep up with the team. I would seriously talk to your doctor about what foods are best to keep your weight down and yet still give you enough energy to be able to run and work out with the team. Be sure to drink enough water or gatorate so you don't get dehyrated. Good luck.
2007-01-20 15:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, you sound perfectly healthy....weight wise. It's your mind I'm concerned about. You are only 14 years old & you are already stressing about weight. This is a bad sign & one you should not ignore. It's WRONG for you to join track just for the sake of losing more weight if you prefer softball. I'm guessing you are looking at the starving & anorexic skeleten looking girls on the covers of all the magazines & idolizing them. They are not healthy. If you try to get your body to look like theirs you are risking your life. Now is the time to go & be a kid. Have fun at whatever sport you choose. Hang out with your friends. You are placing WAY too much value on your weight and what others think of you. Be yourself. Be happy. Be positive. Be confident. Those are the most attractive features in anyone.
That's the truth.
2007-01-20 15:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello I checked ur weigt on a BMI(Body Mass Index). U have a healthy weight. For a 14 who 5 foot 3 and is 122 pounds gosh people would die for the figure. The BMI says u r very healthy and should mantain that weight
Hope I helped
2007-01-20 15:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Destiny 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, not if you are a 0 or a 1
2016-05-24 03:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You're 14. You're probably going to grow another few inches. I think you should just focus on maintaining your weight, and make sure you eat a healthy balanced diet, and stay physically active.
Besides, 122 is perfectly healthy at 5'3". And even nicer at 5'5". :) Wait a year or two before you decide you want to lose any weight, when you're closer to your adult height.
2007-01-20 14:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by Emmy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think your fat....your just fine...Don't worry about your weight too much, losing some and staying fit and active and in good physical shape is great and we all need to do it...however, it can turn to extremes really quick for someone your age. I'm 19 and when i was your age I was anorexic/bulimic and it lasted until about a year ago and it's still a struggle....anywayz, I have nerve damage in my legs from ''dieting'' and a lack of vitamins and minerals in my body cause terrible muscle pains quite often. So, what I'm tryin' to say is, don't worry about losing weight and if you really must just please don't take it to extremes...I wish i hadn't...But good luck with what ever you decide!!
2007-01-20 15:17:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok sweetie....according to my weight calculator, you are PERFECT! You can still be considered "perfect" with 6 more lbs on you....now...enjoy it! Even if you weighed 300 lbs and your face was covered with pimples you would still be perfect because that is how God made you. Go to your mirror every single morning and remind yourself that you are beautiful. Yes, even on the bad hair days. Your self worth is worth so much more than what people think of you. Be proud of who you are, and always remeber the 4 "be's"
1. Be proud of yourself
2. Be safe
3. Be smart
4. Be nice to people
These are the qualities that will make your inner beauty shine as much as your outer beauty. You are a good person and just need to remind yourself of that often.
2007-01-20 15:00:05 · answer #8 · answered by denise_in_ohio 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can't tell just by height and weight. Some people are big bones, some small. No matter what your frame is, that is not a high weight, so you are not fat. My friend and I weighed the same and she was much fitter than me. She was very muscular, and I was more flabby.
2007-01-20 14:59:25 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you are a good weight. Everyone's body is different. At your height, you should weigh between 105 - 140 and you are in that range. Just play sports and cut down on junk food.
2007-01-20 15:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by oh really 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
noooo
5'3" and 122 lbs is a healthy weight!!
You don't need to lose any
On the BMI scale, you're fine =)
2007-01-20 14:59:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋