My doctor said I had to lose weight? Is he right?

[BrokenButBeautiful]

I'm 5'0 (5'1 on a good day)
I'm 120 lbs and I have a small torso and long legs.
I dont know if you give bra size or not but im a C32
I don't have a perfect flat perfect stomach but it is average- its more like the before picture in this link

www.lipoadvisor.com/.../...e-after-photo-tummy.jpg

He said I should be closer to 100 pounds.

I do yoga and zumba once a week in these classes, for Christmas my older brother bought me a gym membership. My BMI says I have a normal weight but my friend who is like 4'11 is 87-88 lbs so I feel like I am really overweight. Years ago I was 145 lbs and then I got taller and ate healthier and lost a lot of fat so I thinned out, im just worried that im not thin enough because my doctor has an appointment in April to check my weight again.

I just didn't know if there were any health coaches or nutritionists on here to give advice or help in my situation.

[SuklaaTryffeli]

It sounds like you are already obsessing over this. You are young and this is a sensitive subject.
Lets make this clear, you don't HAVE to lose weight. You are not obese, fat or even chubby. You are still normal. If you feel good and healthy, there is no need for you to lose weight. BMI doesn't tell everything.

Having a flat stomack is not something you need to have. Don't stress.
If you want, you can try to lose few pounds but you don't HAVE to. And don't go too far with it.

[SuklaaTryffeli]

Thanks for MH. Hope this made you feel good about yourself and your body ^_^

[BrokenButBeautiful]

Ty. I went to a doctors today (I got the flu from a friend bleeeh) and they weighted me and im 115.3 lbs now. Yay :D

[SuklaaTryffeli]

Nice to hear you are happy. But remember. Being "thin" shouldn't be the most important thing in your life. You are good the way you are. Even though its perfectly acceptable if you want to lose a little weight. Weight doesn't tell everything

[SeaToChs]

Your BMI seems to fall on the high end of healthy range, but is still healthy. He may be suggesting that you tone up muscle wise. The picture would suggest that you're fine, but if you're doctor is suggesting it I would take his advice, he only wants what's best for your health.

[Dandeus]

You're at the high end of normal for your height. 100 is the low end of normal.

[Klaatu51]

your doctor is a quack basically.

your BMI is about 23 so that means you're NORMAL (20-25)

ignore him!!!

[MeganTron]

If your doctor said it you should. I don't see anything wrong with your body type but maybe you're not healthy enough

[Klaatu51]

doctors aren't always right you now...