im a 21 yr old male, im 5'6, and weigh 135 pounds. And i eat ALOT, far more then most people. It seems like i havent grown since i was 14, and i have been stuck on around 130 - 135 pounds since i was about 14. Will i eventually grow and gain weight or am i going to stay this way??
2007-01-30 11:40:23 · 7 answers · asked by chris 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I am 5'3 136 pounds, I eat more than anyone I know, and I am 31. (muscular looking too) I like who i am. you should embrace who you are and run with it. though I did date one chick that was 6' now that had its benefits. *remembers those hugs ;)*
Your done growing.. looks like your gonna always be short....taller than me, but short none the less...
Don't worry about it dude, you will be fine, hell at least you are average height..lol
2007-01-30 11:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a perfectly normal and well proportioned young man. Your current body mass index (bmi) is 21.8, which means you are normal weight for your height. But if you keep eating "a lot", some time in the next few years--when you turn 25 or 30 or maybe when you settle down with a wife or partner--all those calories you consume will translate into extra bulk on your body. I know since my own weight has steadily crept up from about 180 when I was 18, to a high of 245 at 48, to 225 today, which requires some effort to maintain. Be warned and be ready to cut down on your food soon.
2007-01-30 19:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by Bethesdan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your BMI (body mass index) says you are just right.....
the BMI for 135lbs 5'6" is 21.8
BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
The average male is a little taller--the median height for 21 years is about 5'9" and at your age you probably won't grow much taller...However, the height you are is within "normal parameters"
for 21 years of age the charts say you are typically between 5'4" and 6'2".
So the way I see it you are the right weight for your height and your height is within normal ranges....nothing to worry about.
See for yourself at these sites:
2007-01-30 19:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by William E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems like you stopped growing when you were 14. that is very abnormal because males usually stop growing when they are 21
2007-01-30 19:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by aaron a 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im 16 5'11 and weight 145.. im a stick compared to the other kids in my grade
2007-01-30 19:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your height and weight is perfect, you are still growing and developing dont let anyone tell you different.
2007-01-30 19:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by maria fkun 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you're 21 you're probably done growing. but that doesn't mean you're too short or too light.
everyone is different
2007-01-30 19:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by ordinarily beth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋