Hey everybody I was wondering if I'm considered overweight for weighing 145 lbs and 5'7. I'm age 16 almost 17. I know a few people who tell me it is too much considering my height and age....I wear size 7 in jeans..Is that too fat?
2007-03-26 08:22:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Don't listen to what those numbskulls tell you. They for some perverted reason want you to be as skinnny as Kate Moss was.
A better determination of a healthy weight for you would be obtained at a health club where they can gauge your BMI (body mass index)
2007-03-26 08:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real question is...are you happy in your own skin?
If you are comfortable and unrestricted in what you can do, walk, jog, run, swim - then do not worry about it. If you cannot tie your shoes, have severe medical problems, or cannot take care of your own basic needs, that is when weight is an issue.
At that age, I was 5'2" and 145 lbs and wore a size 10. I was on swim team. I looked good. I imagine it is the same for you. Be happy you are healthy and I do not think for one minute you are fat. Let others deal with their insecurities away from you.
2007-03-26 15:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by AuntLala 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out your Body Mass Index (BMI) on the web and see what the doctor's would say. However it doesn't really take into account muscle. So if you've got an athletic build, I wouldn't pay much mind to it.
If you're happy with the way you look then don't pay any attention to what others might say.
2007-03-26 15:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by ty4all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all - I weigh 140 and I am 5'6" (and I am at the heavy end of the healthy range). You are perfectly in the middle of the healthy range. Unless you have a really small frame (your fingers overlap around your wrist), you are not overweight.
Check this out: http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/body_weight/healthy_weight/chart.htm
2007-03-26 15:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by Kristina N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are some links you can check out. You are a healthy weight but there are other factors besides just the actual amount you weigh.
2007-03-26 15:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by is6005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, that is crazy as your weight and size are perfectly fine.
I'm much shorter than you and wear a size 7/8 and I'm not overweight.
HTH : )
2007-03-26 18:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all. i'm 5'7" too and i weight a lot more than that. 7 isnt a big size, either. actually i think thats the right weight for being 5'7".
2007-03-26 15:27:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say you're FAT. You could probably stand to lose about 10 pounds. The thing is, you need to do what YOU want. If you are happy with the way you look, then don't change a thing!! If you cringe when you look at yourself naked, it might be time to head on over to the gym! :D
2007-03-26 15:27:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no u are not overweight that is a good weight for ur size
2007-03-26 15:26:33 · answer #9 · answered by lowkey616 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your a bit chunky if you wear a size seven , but that's not like you look bad or anything, you probably look great because of your height . if its weight you want to loose just try eating healthier foods and drinking more water and you'll be in a size 5 in no time!
2007-03-26 15:29:26 · answer #10 · answered by live in the magic of life 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋