Am I overweight?

Question

Hi, I am a 17 year old female, about 5'7" and 137 lbs.

I used to be much skinnier, but I was anorexic then...and maybe now this is just womanly wieght...but i look at my friends, and beautiful girls and feel fat :(

Answer 1

Body mass index (BMI)=weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.

For u the value is 21.7

Normal range is 18.5 to 25.0

So, u see u r pretty much normal (though the scale is applicable for adults, ur age is pretty much included).

Hope this stops u to worry.
Bye. TC.

Answer 2

You are not fat at all! For your height, you're at a perfect weight! You're 17 and have probably just begun to turn into a women a few months or a year ago. The weight you're at now is a womanly weight. However, that being said, I understand where you're coming from. The pressure to be skinny is so prevalant now and days it's sickening. So tell you what. Instead of focusing on being thin, focus on being FIT! A nice, muscular body is a hell of a lot more appealing than skin and bones! And besides, when you feel stronger, you feel more confident in yourself (and you feel like you can kick anyone's @ss! That's better than being a waif and flying off with the wind!) When you're fit, you feel like you can accomplish anything! I would concentrate on that instead of the "beautiful girls". A beautiful girl is one who holds her head high with confidence! Good luck!

Answer 3

It's just a matter of self esteem. You are at a health weight. Try walking and release some endorphins and firm up. At 17 your body is not dome changing. Healthy easting and daily exercise will prepare you for your 20,30.40,50's etc... I'm sure your beautiful and just need some self esteem issues addressed. Do not fill your head with unhealthy thought of yourself because our brains can be fiends or foes. Instead give yourself positive affirmations everyday (like, I am beautiful, I am healthy, etc..) Good luck

Answer 4

From what I have heard is that when you are 5 feet tall, you should weigh about 100 pounds, so therefore, every inch over 5 feet equates to 5 pounds. Being 5'7" you should be weigh about 135, give or take a few pounds. I think you are right where you should be.

Now if only I weighed that much, LOL. I'm way off base. HEHEHEHE

Answer 5

you need to check out this website which i hope will help you
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/ . you need to be very careful when you interpret this information and any information anyone gives you. You should make sure you have regular visits with your doctor. because you have been anorexic in the past, it will be difficult for you to look at yourself properly. so make sure you also check out Canada's or Americas food guides for information on healthy eating and i try to eat many small meals throughout the day instead of 3 big meals like we are used to eating.
i hope that helps you. take care.

Answer 6

If you feel fat yourself than do something about it, its not like its something you can control eat healthy an spend a lil while in the gym a few times a week. It will raise your self esteem more than anything an before long you can be where you want to be at the healthy way.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

You are fine, perfect even. I'd like to see a photo of you. I'll tell you the whole truth.

Your weight is perfect for your height. In fact, you are at the low end for weight with your height.

You Are Not FAT !!!!

Answer 9

I am a few inches shorter than you and weigh 127. I wear a size 3. Stop feeling fat, you're far from it.

Answer 10

That sounds healthy to me. Bet you look great right now. Sounds like you need to boost your confidence girlfriend. Take a young girl under your wing and help guide her through puberty, it will help you gain confidence as well as her. Go to girlturf.com ,gurl.com and atomicteen.com and look around too. Have fun being you. Remember ya gotta love yourself first.