I turn 16 on April 1st. I weigh about like 114-117lbs, last time I checked a month ago 114.8 but that was amonth ago. I am 5'8.
2007-03-27 09:08:55 · 12 answers · asked by Massacre 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I am not anorexic or anything like that, I am a vegetarian and eat A LOT, of fruit, veges, pasta, bread, eggs, and my fav cheese and also ice cream, but I don't gain weight, I work out a lot too but thats cause I am a gymnast and softball and volleyball player and like to stay fit, but my step sis says I need to gain weight cause i am under weight but am I under weight being 16, 5'8 and 114-117lbs? Or is it cause she is gaining a lot of weight being 14, 5'6 and 139lbs and she is just jealous which my mom says but then my mom tells me i should gain weight.
2007-03-27 09:09:32 · update #1
I don't think there's anything wrong with you. People are all just differant. Besides, mussle weighs more than fat, just keep working out, you'll probably gain weight in time.
2007-03-27 09:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by Terabell_Samantha_Ursula 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the opinion of your doctor. Maybe could use 5 # because you are very active. Do you do any lifting weights or that kind of training? How do you feel? Tired a lot or full of energy most of the time.
2007-03-27 16:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by Proud Nana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are underweight, but yousound quite healthy to me. Some people are just a bit skinny, that's all. I am vegetarian too, an that makes you cool :)
You sound great and fit, I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-03-27 16:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by Miri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its quite normal for teenagers to be "lanky" and weigh less compared to an adult. For a female of your height, 117lb is perfectly normal.
2007-03-27 16:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 17 5'8 and 108 lbs...i guess we have fast metabolisms huh?
yeah ure underweight and so am i but thats just they way God wanted us to be. Enjoy while it lasts.
2007-03-27 16:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say not cause im 13 and i weigh 109. and i havent gained anything since i was in 5th grade....
2007-03-27 16:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by ~Ally~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find out your bmi (body mass index) at http://www.seventeen.com/health-sex-fitness/bmi-calculator/ and it will tell you if you are over/under weight or just fine!
2007-03-27 19:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to check if you are underweight you can use a BMI calculator.
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
8 foods vegetarians should eat
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/document/387
2007-03-27 16:17:26 · answer #8 · answered by babeecakes510 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm i think your wieght is just right
check you body mass index (bmi) online if you wanna make sure. www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm its called the bmi calculator,,, ou cant go wrong...
2007-03-27 16:15:54 · answer #9 · answered by J. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE A LITTLE PUT DONT EAT A LOT AS YOU START GROWING OLDER YOU WILL PUT SOME POUNDS JUST BE HAPPY AND AS LONG AS YOU FEEL HEALTHY ITS GOOD
2007-03-27 16:13:45 · answer #10 · answered by ♥I_rock_you♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋