Is my weight affecting my development?

Question

I am a 13 year old girl who weighs 88 pounds (40 kg) and I am 5 ft (1.54 cm).My mum just told me that I am like this because I am developing slower.I haven't had my first period and I am showing some signs of puberty,such as discharge but that is about it..I am the skinniest in my class and I just can't gain weight.(trust me I eat A LOT)My mum says that I should be feeling lucky because I am this thin but I don't feel like that at all.I am also not very athletic.So is my weight affecting my development or is everything ok,and I will become like everyone else later on?Please don't say I am lucky,it only makes me feel worse,I don't know why though...

Answer 1

I was like that all my life up until two years ago I'm 16 now and i was always very skinny and short and i didn't get my period till i was14 i always wished i could be taller and not so skinny but once i got my period i only grew an inch and i started to gain weight alto easier then before i used to hate it when people told me i was lucky to be that skinny but know i realize i was i wish i was still that skinny i know its annoying for people to tell you this but one day you will understand but as long as the doctor says there is nothing wrong with you then don't worry about it every ones time does come eventually try to forget about it i know its hard because i was in the same situation but you persevere

Answer 2

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For your question, You don't think about weight, if you feel you consult good doctor for advice, because still you are in adolescence. Don't take any nasty decision, which may affect your life in future!

Answer 3

being too thin is almost as hard on the body as being too heavy. and surprisingly to most everyone, it can be as hard on the self image too. But don't worry honey, you are just at the start of your metabolic changes and they WILL happen, you need only be patient. Keep eating a well balanced diet, stay away from the fast food and candy, it does you no good.

Answer 4

i comprehend for one weight fairly impacts breast length. I extremely have a obese chum and her breasts are better because of all that get good of entry to body fat. some human beings also thinks its correct to anorexia and bulimia which do away with body fat and depart small breasts. some were anorexic and then .... finally devour and change into wide-spread weight yet there era under no circumstances comes again. So, devour thats what Im attempting to do. And dont challenge your breast length is wide-spread.

Answer 5

Well im 13 and i would kill to be in your situation... i am 5' 7" and i weigh roughly 120

Answer 6

Well if your naturally thin, then it shouldn't be... You're still young, you don't need to worry about you puberty. Now if you're like starving yourself and throwing up, which you said you were not, then it could be the reason. Basically don't worry about it.

Answer 7

your body can really only produce and get ready for a baby at weight 95 to 100 lbs...

PS i know you said not to say you are lucky but you are. once you get your period it means cramps, smelly, uncomfortableness, and for me irritability and emotional, honey once you get your period there is no turning back for quite some time, just enjoy it.

Answer 8

wow that DG person needs to chill! And I don't think size has to do with it..but maybe. I have a "little" friend who actually started her period before me, (MONTHS before) but I have more breast than her. (don't tell her I said that xD jk) so, maybe just give it time :]