Am I over weight? I'm not sure, thanks for your help?

[Anonymous]

I am 13 years old and I weigh 115 lbs. I have found out that my body is 19% body fat. Am I overweight? Do I need to try to loose weight?

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My current height is 5 feet 6 inches

[Prettygurl12]

You're not fat. You didn't list your height but 19% body fat is not fat. The ideal percentage for women is around 22% so you are below that. You'd be in the athletic section of the body fat chart. If you get lower you're looking at essential fats. So you're fine. Stay where you are. Gain some weight, even.

[zorro8888]

How tall are you I can't tell exactly how the wait is being distributed.
As far as 19% body fat that's actually in the normal and healthy range for a woman.

[Juspham]

Your fat if your standing and you look down and can't see your toes. Or your face has more than one chin. Or if you have sausage fingers

[Anonymous]

Here's a fool proof way to tell if you're fat or not:

take off all your clothes and look in the mirror.

[nemer26]

What? No! You're fine.

[Brianvv]

How tall are you this a important aspect

[Asker]

I am 5 ft 6

[Brianvv]

Your weight seems about right for your height just eat right and exercise