Ive always been a big person even though no one in my family really is. I am 6"0 and i weigh 219 pounds i have a good amount a muscle and im 15 years old. How much weight do I need to lose to be at a healthy range. Im also very active I play football and Basketball.
2007-07-24 09:45:59 · 22 answers · asked by bluecro23 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
about 30 to 40 pounds, lose it slowly though because u will lose all of that muscle if u go on a crash diet
2007-07-24 09:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by lexi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm... 170-175 is an appropriate weight for someone your height. However, muscle is an important factor. Guys with muscles from actively playing sports are naturally going to weigh more.
Since you're involved in football, which is a contact sport, you're going to need a lot of that weight. Like the person above me said, hit the weights, since muscle burns fat, and the extra muscle will aid you more. But don't pack it on too much, or else your basketball game might suffer, since you need to be able to jump.
Maybe 190 would be a good weight for you.
2007-07-24 09:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Riven Liether 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are healthy and stay active you are fine. If you think you need to lose any weight 20 pounds max would be ideal. If you play football and basketball, I assume that you are also doing some weight training. If not, then it would be a good idea to start. Contrary to what another answerer said, fat does not turn into muscle (and vice versa). They are two totally different things. You burn fat through cardio exercise and gain muscle through resistance training. Lean muscle mass is what you're aiming for. Good luck!
2007-07-24 11:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, You are fine what you should do is hit the weights. By hitting the weights your fat turns into muscle you would be a monster by the time you are 17 and be good in sports. I did this when I was your age and got some college scouts looking at me for football but I wrestle instead.
2007-07-24 09:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Fancy Pants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that you want to be under 200 - probably around 180 or so... If you are active and eat right though, you may be fine considering that muscle weighs more than fat. If you are pudgy though, then you might want to add some running - 30 min every other day will melt away the fat.
2007-07-24 09:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the Brits this is 15 st 9 lb
2007-07-24 09:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by paul b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should lose like 15 pounds, because football players should be big, in muscle.
2007-07-24 09:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by :] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 to 20 pounds.
2007-07-24 09:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 15 ihad the same problem but i m not as tall im 5'8 and im 13 i was overweight i just ate healthy but dont qiet playing sports though u will still lose weight good luck!!!!!!
2007-07-24 16:19:16 · answer #9 · answered by Blake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont try to lose it try to make it all muscle well atleast try to go to 215 all muscil cuz you are tall enouph to do it im trying to get to 200 mostlly muscle im only at 176!!! you dont wanna be to skinny you know what i mean!!!!
and remamber 200 and above is havewight thats wear the moneys at pluse nobady can fu** with you when your that big you feel me!!!!! you can punch a hole lot harder then you could if you where under 200!!!
2007-07-24 09:53:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋