I'm 17, 5'8 and 115 lbs.
2007-12-12 11:16:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
That's pretty skinny for a 5'8" person.
2007-12-12 11:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Charles WE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you eating well? Do you feel good? If so, don't worry about it. Teens can tend to be a bit high on the BMI before entering a growth spurt, or a bit low after a growth spurt.
Some people are naturally slender. I know a woman who had her tonsils removed as a teenager in the '30s so she would gain weight. Of course, it didn't work. It was a medical superstition at the time. She's elderly and still slender, but healthier than most women her age.
2007-12-12 19:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically yes, but it's really not by a lot. Your BMI (body mass index) that links your weight and height is 17.01, anything less than 18 is supposed to be underweight. But seeing as you won't stop growing for about 2 years anyway I wouldn't say it's a problem.
2007-12-12 19:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mordent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that's relatively normal for someone your height/age. However, a BMI (body mass index) will indicate that you are indeed underweight.
2007-12-12 19:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by torojon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup my cuz myy cousin is 12 and wieghs 120 5'1 the doctor saiidd shes fine u underwieght welllllll anywaiis go0d it aint myyyy problem oh yea go to bmi.com to calculate your wieght
2007-12-12 19:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by dugie_sylaj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at your parents it could just be your body type, but it never hurts to have a few extra pounds around, plus it doesnt hurt to sit down
2007-12-12 19:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are
start eating
the thin model look is so overrated!
2007-12-12 19:23:58 · answer #7 · answered by *~*~LALA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but maybe you should gain like 5 pounds im 5'5 and 101 pounds so i think ur okay
2007-12-12 19:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by Trisha Mo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. you can always check using a BMI. body mass index
2007-12-12 19:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but maybe u should just eat wat u normally eat and if u feel underweight, eat some junk food or candy. that will make u feel better. hey, it's better than being overweight!!!
2007-12-12 19:20:07 · answer #10 · answered by helenmelon;<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋