I am 5 foot 7 maybe 5 foot 8 now. And i am 124 pounds. I want to get down to about 120 or 115, is that normal?? am i fat the way i am right now?? or normal?? or too thin?? please help me. I have no idea how to go about controling myself. Everytime i eat i want to punch myself for doing it because i dont want to gain anything!! Today we mae christmas cookies and i splurged. I think i had about 1400 calories all together today and normally i only have about 500-600 a day. Am i going to gain anything. If so, how can i prevent it. Please just give me your honest oppinion and information .thanks so much in advance =]]
2007-12-09 07:57:34 · 13 answers · asked by liveitup 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
your a little too thin as is put on about 20 pounds
2007-12-09 08:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be consuming 1200-1500 calories a day to maintain a healthy weight. I hardly call 1400 calories a splurge. Heck, when I was in the military and was slightly overweight by 10 lbs, they put me on a 1200 calorie a day diet to lose the extra weight. You may be slightly underweight and should not do anything to lose any more weight. If you want to maintain your current weight, eat lean meats, vegetables, and yes, good carbohydates. Also, moderate (not vigorous) exercise like walking, bike riding, or swimming would be good for you. Stop obsessing over your weight and what you look like. It's not healthy. If you really want a professional opinion, go to the doctors and get a overall exam to determine if you're healthy.
2007-12-09 08:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by Maureen B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you might be too thin....definitely not fat! I believe females should take in at least 1200 calories a day. (maybe check a website to make sure) Anyway, the normal calorie intake is like 2000 calories a day. ( You see this on the back of nutrtion labels). It depends on your body's metabolism as well. It's okay to go crazy with food for a day, just don't make it a habit and be sure to work it off. I don't think it would hurt you at all if you gained some weight.
2007-12-09 08:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by ☺♠JonasJay♫♦ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop! and listen to yourself. And then read: I computed your BMI (body mass index), a quite good method to see if you are underweight/normal/overweight/obese - used by the World Health Organization and you are 19.4 - which means a normal body mass. It is computed using your heit 5.7 and weight 124. It's normal. But, is that all important? Or is your HEALTH more important than that. One can have a normal weight, but an unhealthy body. Think about that. It's not all about the calories you eat, but also about the calories you burn, and what do you do to burn them. You can burn 2000 callories by worring all day about your weight, or by making exercises. Try to relax and think about this. And now, read your question once more. Try to read it as a stranger would. Can you sense the high anxiety you live? That's what is not normal, not your weight. Try to talk with someone about this. Try to discuss it with a psychologist, not with a close-friend. You need an impartial judge to help you. You shouldn't worry so much. Those christmas cookies have nothing to do with all of this, is all about accepting yourself. I hope it answered to something. Make peace with yourself.
2007-12-09 08:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Liviu C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well you're pretty tall and you aren't that heavy so you're probably good the way you are.
I mean, i don't know what you look like, but you're in the 'below average' weight range. that's okay though, it's not like you're gonna die.
I'm 5'2 and i weigh 104 ibs and i'm a little below average too but.. i'm not dead yet so wutever. lolz jk
if you seriously want to loose weight then try excersizing.
i actually NEVER count my calories or watch what i eat, because i excersise all the time.
:))))
But i think those extra calories will do you some good.
You sound just fine.
xoxo
-ELLIE-
2007-12-09 08:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Ellie. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No that is way too skinny for your height: You need to be at least 135 to 140 for your height. That is the bare minimum. Actually it should be closer to 140 to 150 for your height.
If you worried you need concentrate on building muscle mass instead of trying starve yourself. By adding lifting weights to your exercise reutine.
Not heavy weights just enogh to feel it good and be able to do a lot of rep's to give you good proportion and a well defined well proportioned body.
2007-12-09 14:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are too skinny. EAT. Once you reach a healthy weight, eat whenever you are hungry. Eat salads, fish, and lean meat. When you are physically hungry, the feeling is your body trying to tell you to eat. DO NOT eat for emotional reasons.
2007-12-09 08:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Fred L. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i personally think your weight is fine where it is at.
and 500-600 calories a day is not a whole lot. it could be dangerous if it drops any lower.
2007-12-09 08:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by kmb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-09 09:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by Danny J 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your perfect the way you are,but here is a tip i learned if your hungry the best thing is to eat a meal snacking wont fill you up and your likely to go for more
2007-12-09 08:47:17 · answer #10 · answered by twinkabell_92 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋