Why do people say I'm underweight??

Question

I'm not. I am 13 (girl), 5'5", and 96-98 pounds. I don't have a lot of muscle. There are girls in school who are just as skinny as I am. I do NOT have an eating disorder, but if I say my weight to people they sometimes tell me I am underweight. I don't look underweight, I look skinny. Not too skinny, either. Mostly people who tell me I am underweight are really not in good shape themselves. Can someone tell me if this really DOES sound like I need to gain weight, or am I fine?

Answer 1

Do you want the real answer or the BS answer? BS first. They're concerned about you, and think you may have a problem. REAL answer: they probably have a hard time with the fact that you're thin, and since you don't have an eating disorder, you don't really have to "try" to look that way. You're 13, so the BMI requirements don't apply to you. You're still growing and developing. When I was your age, I had exactly the same problems. I was skinny, and people would make assumptions, however, I didn't "develop" until many years later. You may just be naturally that way- I have a friend who is your height, is 25, and is still incredibly skinny. Some have it, some don't. Don't let anyone tell you there's anything wrong with how you look- chances are, they just don't like what they see in the mirror so they want to focus on someone else.

Answer 2

You sound very slim at 7 stone or just under at 5'5" but you are also very young so its probably OK just now, as long as you eat healthily and don't obsess about your weight. If you stay the same weight as you develop then I would perhaps see you doctor.

Answer 3

No , Not at all . Your at this weight because of your height. Im 95 pounds and im about 5'3 or 5'4 . And Yes You are thin , but your healthy. Dont worry what people say , your fine .

Answer 4

You're not underweight. I'm about that same size, age and I weigh that much or less. Don't worry about it, because you seem to be the perfect weight for your height.

Answer 5

you are normal. however I would probably not go any lower than 96. otherwise you would be too thin. if you look healthy, maintain a healthy diet and exercise, that's all that matters.