I am a 17 yr old female, 5"8, 112 lbs...is that bad?

Question

Should I try to gain weight?

Answer 1

If you are eating a healthy diet, and about 2,000 calories per day, you probably don't need to try to gain weight. You could add extra milk, a baked potato, a little more meat, etc. to your diet--but not a bunch of junk-food or fried foods. You are, at least, taking a daily multivitamin, I hope.

Answer 2

Um, actually. You are supposed to weigh 100 lbs. for the first 5 feet than 5 pounds for every inch after that. So your healthy weight is supposed to be 140. You need to gain about 35 pounds. But that doesn't mean go eat.Why not strength train. Get some definition in your muscles. Muscles weigh more than fat anyway.

Answer 3

You need to gain at least 10 pounds to have a healthy BMI. Gain some weight. Just get some slimfasts and drink them for an extra snack, that will help.

Answer 4

sounds like you need to gain a little weight but at least your not under 100 and tall

Answer 5

yes you should! I'm 5'3 114lbs that's um.. way skinny that's like way way way way too skinny. try to talk to your doctor about it! don't start to stuff your self with food. that will make your body sick. try to add a little bit more each time eat fruits and veggs drink water here and there maybe have a treat but not to often. hope that helps

Answer 6

you should try and gain a little weight but dont go over board. then it will be hard to loose that weight.

Answer 7

no your ok how you are I'm 24- 5'2 and 110 you can gain a few extra pounds if you want to

Answer 8

You seem thin to me. You can gain a few pounds.

Answer 9

nope. Perfect for your age and height. Keep it up. (and try not to let any of the rude comments hurt u)

Answer 10

You're thin. But not bad.