Am I an appropriate weight?

[Anonymous]

I am 14, 5'3, and 103 pounds. when I look in the mirror i feel fat. everyone says I'm so thin, and they crack jokes about it like "i wish I was as skinny as you" "you need to gain some weight." the thought of gaining more weight makes me feel sick. I already feel like I weigh too much. some people say I'm underweight but I really don't think it's possible. I feel so big but apparently I'm not. Is this healthy?

[cheeseysouffle]

You sound under weight. It's alright to feel big every once in a while but not all the time. It wouldn't hurt you to gain a few more pounds.

The thing is, you're 14. You're going to be going through puberty which means you will gain weight. Your thighs might get bigger and your beasts start to develop. You're at this awkward stage when your body is changing.

Instead of focusing on weight, maybe you could focus on nutrition instead. If you look to eat a balanced diet, you will be safe. It's really important to get the right balance of food right now.

It's also worth noting that what you need to eat is different from someone who is 18 and what they need to eat is different from someone in their 30s.

[cheeseysouffle]

But if you feel sick about gaining weight, you might want to go see a counselor about it.

[cainetheliving]

I think this comment is pretty spot on. Don't worry so much about weight and instead focus on being healthy. Get good exercise and eat a good amount of nutritious food. It is far better to weigh more, be a bit bigger and be fit if you can.

[Artisticlibra]

Best way to receive an accurate answer to your question is to ask your physician

[Execu]

Could weigh more, it's underweight, it's out of normal even. If you see yourself as 'big' you may need to see someone about that, it's not healthy to be underweight and still think you're big.

[Mesonfielde]

Your weight is under the healthy interval. See the BMI chart for yourself.
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[Wasteman]

Fuck me people! She is 14 not a grown woman... You are the perfect weight, dont let yourself feel 'fat', because god damn, i have tits, that is fat.