I am 13 and am 5'1 at 121-125 pounds. Whenever I look in the mirror I just see a chubby girl, my mom and sis tell me that I am just having illusions in my brain and that I am not fat and that i have a cute body but I just feel really fat and miserable 'cause all the girls at my school are soooo SKINNY and have flat stomachs... SO, am i really fat or Is everyone telling me the truth ?????
2007-12-27 16:46:42 · 36 answers · asked by BettyBoop 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
That seems to be an appropriate weight for your height. You are 13, and at the age, no one thinks they look skinny enough, or pretty enough, or they are too fat, etc. Eat right, exercise, and create a lifestyle that will carry through the years and you are good to go!
2007-12-27 16:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda S 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hmmmm - according to the age-adjusted calculator below, your BMI is 23.6, and you are overweight for your age and height - not grossly overweight or anything, but chubby might be close. So you might feel a little better if you lost a few pounds - you can do more walking and try running some sprints while you walk and you can try to consume less sugar by drinking water instead of sodas and saying no to cookies and other deserts most nights. You do not need to starve yourself by any means - just eat more vegetables and fewer junk things like candy or fruit juice or potatoe chips. Pick your foods for value most of the time and limit the days you allow yourself to eat less-healthy things - the weight will come right off at your age.
2007-12-27 16:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by Amy R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 13 you should not be concerned about your weight. Thats not bad for a girl your size. However, it is good to work out at least 30 min moderate exercise.
I always tell girls at the gym it doesn't really matter how much you weight you can't go around comparing yourself to others.
some girls are too skinny and wish they had a big but or bigger boobs.
Also some people have more muscle than others and muscle weights more than fat. If you ask some guys how much they weight i bet you'll find that some guys that look skinnier weight more than some that look fat.
2007-12-27 16:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's hard to say without seeing you, but I don't think that's an unhealthy weight. Your mom and sister are right, you do have a cute body. It isn't stick thin like all those other girls. If it's really bugging you, start jogging or swimming or whatever, that way you can get more toned. Toned is so much better than stick-thin.
Also, maybe consider talking to someone about the thoughts you're having before they get out of hand and you start to have an eating disorder.
2007-12-27 16:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't mean to be rude or anything, but I think you need to lose some weight, but not a lot. The average weight is 103 for 13 year old girls. I think you're fine. Don't worry about it, you're only 13. But who cares close enough plus this is where you are growing. Don't compare youself to others.
2007-12-27 16:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by I <3 CHOCO!!!!! =) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could be on the upper side of normal. Check the source for yourself. You may have to watch your diet and get enough exercise, but do not get in a hurry to lose a lot of weight. At 13 you still have some growing to do.
2007-12-27 16:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 17 5'2 and 140lbs. I am a little to thick. I look great and have a flat tummy at 120lbs. And your only an inch shorter so I think you are fine sweetie. Don't listen to people on this site that tell you differently because people like them are the reason so many women turn anorexic.
2007-12-27 16:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by In hiding 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't seem to me it's that bad. You might be a little chubby, just enough to be cute, unlike the skinny kind that you can see the bones from.
My GF's 5'4" and about that weight, and she's not fat. Just comfortable. 3" won't make you a monster, that's for sure.
2007-12-27 16:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Gasgano 55 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your weight is good! Trust me, it might be hot now for those girls to be supppper skinny but when you are older and the guys are looking for hot girls...they wont be looking for the ones with their bones sticking out of their bodies!
2007-12-27 16:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by happy_mommy1245 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your not fat, your weight is perfect for that height!. just because you look at a bunch of girls that are skinnier than you, you start thinking your fat because your fatter than them. dont go crazy now!theres alot of girls that start stressin out about their weight and end up having diseases. you can have a flat stomach by excercising... trust me with a flat stomach you'll feel better
2007-12-27 16:51:51 · answer #10 · answered by Love 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋