What would you consider extremely underweight?

[Anonymous]

I am 5'8 and I weigh 100lbs. My BMI is 15.2. Is this bad?

[kxera]

Hi! I'm 5'8 too and my weight fluctuates from 108 to 112. Even though I've got about 10 more pounds than you, I think you are fine depending on what causes this. If you have a really fast metabolism then you're good but if you don't eat much then it is a bit bad. Tbh, I'm trying to lose a bit of weight myself to be about your weight. I would have to see what your body looks like.
Do you get headaches often?

[kxera]

You technically are extremely underweight but your age is more important too. If you're a fully grow adult, you should probably gain some more but if you're a teenager, I'd say you're fine.

[Asker]

I am 15 and I tend to get really light headed sometimes and I fainted a few times but I am healthy according to my doctors. I was sent to get an ultrasound in December because they were worried that my organs could be effected my my weight but they said they were in great heath. My weight can go from 100 to 110 but it usually stays around 100.

[kxera]

If your doctors say you're find then you should be good but since your metabolism is higher, you have to eat more to maintain and provide your body with the necessary energy. Make sure to snack on fruit or nuts throughout the day

[Goldie757]

Yes. I'm 5'8" and 150lbs.
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See a doctor. Your weight is dangerous and could cause a number of medical problems.

[Zamac]

If you're healthy, are not exhausted when doing common physical efforts and are not depressed or anorexic, you're ok. But adding some pounds would not hurt much too.

[Supermosh1990]

Yes u need to gain some weight! It's not good to weight that much at your height and it could cause a lot of problems.

[Supermosh1990]

I say put on 29 to 25 lbs should do the trick.

[Supermosh1990]

I your current weight can lead to broken limbs and even death.

[Asker]

I have been trying! I just have a high metabolism and I had a big growth spurt this past year. I was getting worried because I gained 10 pounds and can't seem to gain anymore. But I will keep trying and I think I'm going to see my doctors soon :)

[Anonymous]

Yes you are very underweight for your height, and just like being overweight, it can create a ton of problems for your health. Since you've mentioned that you have a high metabolism, it's worth considering increasing your calorie intake and eating foods that are very calorie dense but still healthy like dates, nuts, avocados, etc.

[BellePepper]

A healthy BMI is at very least 18.5. Please seek medical care.

[Asker]

I noticed that on the chart and that's what got me kinda freaked out but my doctors never really were worried about my weight. I just have a really high metabolism and it's a struggle to gain anything and keep it. But I think I will talk to my doctors about this very soon.

[BellePepper]

That sounds like a really good plan and I am SUPER proud of you! Good luck!

[crystalt70]

https://www.builtlean.com/2013/07/17/bmi-chart/

You are underweight. Here is the BMI chart.

[XoxShannonxox]

Your BMI is extremely low. I suggest you should make sure you are eating enough and you aren't over exercising. There are a lot of negative effects associated with low BMI's. Also you should probably talk to your doctor and make sure everything is alright.

[523206720]

The BMI says you are very underweight but I don't know what you look like or how much muscle you have on your body. If I were you, I would try to get up to at least 110 or 120 pounds.

[melinanardelli]

yes, this is really underweight. Take care of yourself xx

[M_A_X]

Every model from the 90s who looked like they were hardcore hooked on cocaine (most of them even were, actually)

[Kenzy-Yinn]

When you can count all of their ribs...
When you touch his or her shoulder and you can feel the bones so easily...
If you feel like she'd break if you'd push her and she'd fall down

[Paulina0127]

im 5'2/1.57 and i weight 37kgs and i consider myself underweight you are so skinny haha

[kaminalove]

That is underweight... Id suggest going to see a doctor to find healthy ways to gain weight.

[xXiTacoXx]

You're very under weight. Yes, it's bad, and very dangerous.

[abbyL13]

I would think you're underweight, but no in an unhealthy way.

[Anonymous]

you probably don't look healthy, but your weight poses no health risk. generally speaking, a bmi of 13-25 is what you want, and 25 is starting to get big, but not bad. you probably could do well with a few more pounds, but dont stress over it.

[Anonymous]

Id have to see a picture but I would say your underweight.

[Asker]

I have posted a picture on this website before and everyone kept saying it was photoshopped. But here is the link to that question if you want to see. I'm not really sure if I look underweight but I guess I am. www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1534012-what-do-you-think-my-body-type-is

[Opinion Owner]

It does look photoshopped but it doesn't seem too skinny unhealthy looking. If it was a whole body picture it would be better to tell but it doesn't look super skinny from that picture.

[Asker]

Well my hips just look really big when compared to the rest of my body but I am just a size 0 or 25 in pants. My phone is acting up at the moment so I can't get a full body pic on here but thanks for your opinion. :)

[MissNowhere]

Mhm, I'd say that is quite underweight.

[Marstalk]

Eh, bmi is just a relative guess at health.

[subzero007]

Yes quite underweight

[Anonymous]

go and look at the bmi chart online duurrr

[Samayel]

My BMI is around 4.

[Anonymous]

Post a pic of u