Am I too skinny for my height?

Question

People all the tiem say im tiny, skinny, thin, look anorexic, or belimic. I am 93 lbs. And I am 5'4". So yeah.. PLZ help me. I feel, idk. Im not ssure what to think. And i always get noticed as being that- and not me.

I am 14. I eat more than all my friends but mostly healthy food. I am pretty active, not a couch potatoe! LOL.

Answer 1

Who cares what "people say"? How do YOU feel physically? About yourself? Active? Atheletic? Eat good?

Bottom line sweet girl, it's what YOU think that counts. See the beauty that is you, revel in it. You don't need someone else to validate you. Autonomy is power of self.

Answer 2

I'm also 5'4" and until only a few months ago weighed between 92-95 lbs at any given time. I understand your pain, everybody thinks you have an eating disorder or drug problem. and nobody ever notices anything but your size. I gained 10 lbs over the last few months and feel tons better. Yes, you are too skinny for your height according the medical science. You're BMI (body mass index) is either 17 or 18 and a healthy BMI for your height is at least 21. If you can gain 10 lbs people will notice your shape instead of your scrawniness. I don't want to make you feel worse because I know how mean people can be (even adults) because they are jealous of your size or just tactless. If you can't gain weight, you can't..I couldn't until I turned 25 and my metabolism slowed down. Unless you can gain weight, people are going to comment, but look at it this way...all these celebs (Lindsey, Paris, Britney) are working their butts off or starving or using drugs to be the size you naturally are. Most people who comment on your size are extremely jealous because they could never in a million years be that tiny. Enjoy it. If it starts affecting your health or it is negatively affecting your self confidence, see a nutritionalist for a healthy diet to GAIN weight.

Answer 3

You could gain a bit of weight. People call me the same thing. I'm 5'3 and 105 lbs. But I'm also a ballet dancer. I think a good weight for you would be between 100-110 or so. But 93 is okay as long as you are eating healthy and such.

Answer 4

Yeah, you are a bit thin.....but noone is perfect, everyone has their flaws, and I am not sure of your age but when I was younger I was always a little on the thin side and people used to do the same thing to me......it sucks, but do not be afraid to point out things about others that are not quite perfect either....stick up for yourself.

Now I am 30 with three kids, and my figure is great.......the weight I kept on like most women after children was enough to keep me slender but figured.......and I eat what I want when I want and other then the daily activites with my children.....I dont excercize...........so go figure!

Answer 5

you do sound a litle thin. do u have a fast metabolism? if u do then that would be your problem. if your not just eating, then that u needs 2 get help 4. im 5'5" and weigh 123lbs and the doctor says thats he weight i should be. but im also athletic and have some muscle that adds onto my wieght. so i think u should probably wiegh around 100-115 if your not athletic. and a lil more if u r

Answer 6

i am 15 and i am 5'5'' and weigh about 95 pounds. as long as you are eating right (three healthy meals a day) and you are healthy... don't worry about looking anorexic. the people that told you that you have an eating disorder are probably just jealous of you. in a couple years everything will even out and you will look fine. dont loose any sleep over it.

Answer 7

That does seem anorexic. But, don't worry. I am 5'5" and weigh around 115-125. I look too thin also. Just eat more fruits and vegetables and protein-meats and breads. Then, exercise to get into shape. You won't look thin anymore. You will look healthy--but still not too fat or too thin.

Answer 8

well, ur metabolism is probably really fast. that's why ur so skinny. as long as your eating healthy don't worry what people say about u. if u know it's not true that ur anorexic or whatever dont worry. 93 lbs. is really small though. i'm 5'3 and i weigh about 98-100 lbs. if u think ur too skinny decide to talk to ur doctor and talk about it with him/her. hope this helps.

Answer 9

Yes, you are considered Underweight. Check your BMI (body mass index) at the link below. Any BMI under 18.5 (yours is a 16.0) is considered underweight. If you've always been this thin and eat a healthy amount, you should be ok, but you could always put on some pounds to be healthier!

Good luck.

Answer 10

Don't worry about what other people are saying sweetie, that's what's wrong with the world today, too many people in everyone else's business.......you are doing fine, just continue to eat right and all will catch up to you in due time.