I'm 17 and haven't gained any height since I was really 14, and I've gone from weighing 85 pounds my sophmore year to 80 my junior and now that I'm a senior, I only weigh about 78 pounds. I'm 5'0". Is there something wrong with me or is this ok for me? I've always been small for my age.
2007-03-22 19:22:10 · 6 answers · asked by Giliathriel 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
That's the thing, I'm not anorexic or bulemic or anything. I love food. I'm eating potato chips right now, and I'm usually eating something all throughout the day, which is why I'm wondering about this because it's not like I'm going out of my way to be this thin. *laughs* God, the way I eat I should be OVERweight, not UNDERweight.
2007-03-22 19:29:59 · update #1
I excercise as little as I can get away with, which is usually not at all.
2007-03-22 19:34:26 · update #2
Munch, I do have a very very small body frame. That helps a bit.
2007-03-22 19:40:45 · update #3
do you have normal eating habits? do you exercise excessively? your weight is very low for your height. if you don't have an eating disorder, maintain normal eating habits but still can't maintain a normal body weight, you should talk to your doctor.
2007-03-22 19:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being underweight can have serious health considerations. It can alter your endocrine system functioning (hormones) for one, which can affect many systems of your body.
I'd also recommend getting calories from something healthier than potato chips ;) You can still have high cholesterol even heart problems and be skinny.
It is possible you have a physiological poblem causing your weight loss. I'd be seeing a doctor and having him do blood work to make sure that you're in good health besides being underweight. He could also discuss in more depth whatever health concerns there might be for you and suggest changes in diet/lifestyle that may be beneficial to you.
Also consider if you smoke or use any recreational drugs. These can also be affecting you and these can have even more serious side effects than just being underweight alone can.
2007-03-22 19:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Nijojo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not ok. You should weigh at least 95 lbs. There is almost always some kind of underlying problem with people who have eating disorders. It can be anything from feeling like your eating is the only thing you can control in your life, to depression, etc. Get some help.
2007-03-22 19:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by GEE-GEE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
even with no longer having insurance, you could extremely see a physician. My son is a healthful SEVEN 12 months old and he weighs seventy one pounds. you're weight at your age is definatly no longer healthful. i do no longer recommend to scare you, it is probable no longer something severe, even with the undeniable fact that it may become so in case you do no longer benefit some weight. Be sensible approximately it nevertheless. do no longer top off on junk.
2016-12-15 06:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by bustamante 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your body type. If you have a very small body frame then its okay to be that weight. But it depends on your eating habits and exercise.
2007-03-22 19:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you had your thyroid checked?...simple blood test from your family dr. or endocrinologist...you might have an over active thyroid which would account for your low weight...could also be your hormones...same dr. would be able to diagnose this.....don't second guess...you need answers....
2007-03-22 19:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by marshen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋