Am I too skinny?

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Im 15, about to be 16 in two months and Im 5'2 & weigh 85 lbs. My bmi says I'm underweight. and before people get mad , I'm not trying not to eat , holy shit I love food and I eat and I don't watch what I eat to make sure its healthy I just eat what I like. i just don't gain weight what can I do to gain? And am I too skinny?

Citygirlliv · Accepted Answer

Eating bad food won't help you gain weight. Eating healthy foods mixed with some bad foods is the perfect mixture and you will gain weight while you develop, but that food combo doesn't make you gain it just balances you out. You sound underweight because I am 5'2 and I weigh almost a hundred pounds. I have a small frame and many say I'm skinny but I'm in the healthy BMI zone so you aren't far from it at all. It does depend on your build to. I'd try to gain a couple pounds but nothing too major. It's all about how you view yourself though. If you think you look good, you do.

still_waiting · Accepted Answer

When I was your age I was 5"2 as well and dropped from 95 pounds to 80 pounds because I was having some really bad emotional issues and I was never hungry. So my doctor or me on a medicine that put twenty pounds on me.
I also have a very high metabolism and even when i'm eating like a cow I barely gain weight, but now I'm 106 pounds so I'm healthy.
You should talk to your doctor.

kheserthorpe · Accepted Answer

Yes, you're underweight, pretty sure. My daughter just turned 12, is your height and 81 lbs, and her doctor definitely wants her to be putting some weight on.

You may simply -need- to watch what you're eating. Forget the fact most people are watching to not overeat, you may NEED to watch to avoid undereating. Some women in my family are like that.

What do you eat in a typical day?

lukdust · Accepted Answer

I am 16 almost 17 in a month and I'm 5'3-5'4 and I weigh 96 lbs.
We are underweight but it's not the worst thing in the world as long as you are eating regularly. Some people just have faster metabolisms and process foods differently.

jswag · Answer

I feel like if you gained an additional 10 pounds or so you would be at a really good weight. If you are still growing heightwise, then i really wouldn't worry if i were u since you'll gain some weight through bone mass. Weight is just a number though. You can look fine and healthy but be very much underweight

Anonymous · Answer

Talk with your doctor if you're concerned, but overall I wouldn't worry that much. As long as you are eating healthy and eating enough calories, I wouldn't worry too much. Again, best to talk to your doctor just to be completely sure that there's no underlying issues.

Andyp123 · Answer

you have a high metabolism.., I had one too when I was 15... as long as u aren't starving urself ur fine... just make sure u don't eat too much junk cuz if ur metabolism slows down ur gonna get really big really quick.. plus overeating sugars, dairy and fat causes acne and I know u don't want an acne ridden face...

Masana · Answer

My friend has the same problems, eats like a beast and doesn't gain a pound. So don't worry too much, your body just uses all the energy the food gives you right away and does not like save it up. Go see a doctor though, they can recommend a diet so you're able to get on some weight.

JustinCaseUDontKnow · Answer

Your metabolism is high you burn calories fast, i would recommend drinking supplements called Boost, Ensure , you want gain healthy weight if anything , your very pretty even if you gained 25 lbs you still be pretty

Calamité · Answer

Don't worry once you get older your weight will usually catch up to ya

TadCurious · Answer

as you get older you'll gain weight. You've still got growing to do.

ImaEatYoCookie · Answer

gurl i get ur feel. been there done that i think ur good but just try eat more when u can and you'll fit into ur curves perfectly, just don't go overboard or worry too much:)

knotme · Answer

Your frame and build will play a part in this. The frames are small to large. My daughter is 5'2 and 110ish and is not overweight. So build and frame are your factors

CommieDearest · Answer

You're on the skinny side, but if you don't have some form of an eating disorder don't worry about it.

llorando · Answer

85 pounds is a little too skinny, but being skinny isn't your fault.

ajames77 · Answer

You're ok but if you were to gain a few pounds, it would be good.

Katy16 · Answer

Yes that is underweight, but unless your doctor thinks that is unhealthy that might be ok for your body

Scottsilver89 · Answer

no your fine, i'm a personal trainer and to be honest you look fine, if you feel healthy and full of energy don't worry

petitemew · Answer

Some have really fast mentabolism, so as long as you eat and stay healthy I don't really think you should worry about it.

NoblesseOblige · Answer

Dude that weight is elite.

JesusPrayedToZyzz · Answer

petite females for the win (:

Anonymous · Answer

Eat fast food all the time.

Anonymous · Answer

yes you are

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