My damn Doctor tells me that im too overweight! What do I do?

Question

I am 5ft 1 and am 145lbs. I am very muscular I ride my bike walk about 3 miles each day and I lift alot so I am a muscular woman. My doctor says I need to lose 20 lbs by the way im 33yrs old. I have 40d boobs and I think alot of my weight is there.I have 30% body fat (i had it checked) what do u think I should do . My male friends think my doc is nuts and everyone says Im a small person. I could tone up a little but dont feel I should lose any weight. Doesnt muscle weigh more than fat? Help a sista out!

Answer 1

Technically at 5ft1 and 145lb, you are overweight, but your body fat percentage of 30% is acceptable. You appear to weigh more because you have a lot of lean body mass for your height, either you have a large frame or a lot of muscle.

Although 30% body fat is still at the higher end, as long as you maintain your body fat at 30% or lower, you should be fine. It's up to you whether you want to lose weight or not, but you don't need to lose 20lb.

Take care : )

Answer 2

30% body fat is a little on the high range for your age. if you are 30% now statistically in 15 years you will be at 40%. I would not worry about your total body weight but try to reduce your body fat closer to 20%. the lower the body fat the more reduced risk there is for many diseases especially glucose metabolism disorders.

Answer 3

30% body fat is ***too much***, you need to get below 25%!

Note: 30% body fat is too much even if one is underweight!

Try to lose fat (that is, do cardio) as opposed to diet (where you lose calories regardless of the type of weight you burn).

Remember, too much fat is dangerous for your health. If you care about your health, lose it. And don't be afraid that if you aren't fat boys aren't going to like you... there isn't a lot of difference between a 40D and a 40C or even a 38C. Your goal should be to be proportioned.

Answer 4

I think your doctor knows very little about fitness and nutrition. If you are a muscular woman that exercises regularly, then you should weigh more than the average woman your height. See anothr doctor. And by the way, muscle weighs more than fat

Answer 5

Sounds like the old Doc need to lose weight in the brain.I am a little overweight for my height 5'2 and the max weight according to statistics for our height category is 149.Honey you are doing great.My weight is also in my upper body.Everyone has a different body structure and if he's trying to say your breast are to big that's some personal issue he have.33 and 145 you go girl!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Muscle does way more than fat, but your doctor is right. unless your ripped you don't have nearly enough muscle to make your weight healthy
Sorry