am i overweight?

Question

im 14 years old, 5ft 4 and weigh in at 8 n a half stone?
Is this overweight? all my friends r soo skinny :(

Answer 1

You are most definitely NOT overweight! Everybody has a different body shape and size, and people develop at different times. Your friends might be "soo skinny" because they have not grown into their full adult bodies yet.

You are actually at a very slim weight for your height. Embrace the body you have -- for all you know, they're jealous of you!

Maybe consider talking to your doctor at your next appointment about your insecurities. He or she can assure you that you are at a healthy weight and give you some ideas for feeling better about yourself. :)

Answer 2

Everyone always thinks that they're fatter than they really am and it sounds like you have a perfectly healthy B.M.I anyway.

If you really feel concerned about your weight then just make sure you follow a generally healthy diet and you'll be fine (don't ever go an any actual diets though. They're not healthy especially while you're still growing and don't even work in the long term anyway, only messing the metabolism). Eat plenty of wholegrains for example, things such as wholemeal bread & pasta, brown rice and porridge oats. Don't be afraid to treat yourself to foods like chocolate and pizza though. They're perfectly fine in moderation.

Try not to let the appearences of friends get to you. Skinny does NOT equal attractive.

Answer 3

For your information and for all the american participants, you are 123 pounds. I dont think this is considered overweight, at the most you could lose 3 pounds, which is about a quarter stone. So I wouldnt get to worried about that.

Answer 4

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter your stats, take 300-400 calories off that number and that's how much you need to lose weight.
5-8servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water a day
5-6 small meals instead of 3 big ones (breakfast is the most important - make sure to get complex carbs like whole wheat bread, oatmeal, fruit etc)
4-6 times a week cardio for 30-50min, light weight training, many reps
no junk food, no sodas, no alcohol, no white flour (cakes, cookies, white bread, pasta etc.), nothing high in sugar (ice cream)

Answer 5

Your more likely to die from anorexia then being over weight but your not so don't be all 'I've got to be like the others' Not every one likes a pencil to walk round with them. I think its like living in the twilight zone.

Answer 6

These Americans don't understand stone, it's crazy how we speak the same language, wish we did but sadly we don't... You ain't overweight hun. xxx

Answer 7

there are websites that can tell you whether or not you are underweight, overweight, or just right. try searching for them in google or any search engine. i am sure your fine. remember, its important to be healthy. Some skinny people are not healthy.

Answer 8

NOOOOOO!! this is very skinny
dont worry yuo are fine

your normally quiet podgy in your teens anyway

i stilll am
dont worry
AND TO THE PERSON TO ANSWERED FIRST


THIS IS THE BLOODY ENGLISH SITE
YOU RETATRD

GO ON THE AMERICANS IF YOU WANT IT IN POUNDS JEEEZ!!!!

seriously how clearer can i say it

Answer 9

No you aren't. There is nothing attractive or sensible about being too thin. Don't be a sheep- be yourself. You're perfectly OK

Answer 10

no...you are not 8 and a half stone is probably right your height...everyone has a different body shape....

once you get into your late teens and 20s.....watch yourself....
BRITISH...site....scots..english..irish...welsh...
yes kate you bloody tell them...its...STONES....STONES....STONES....lol...