Is 96 pounds too skinny for a 5’2.5 woman?

[KaylaJoy]

No matter how much food I eat I stay 96 pounds +/- 2 pounds at any given time. Weirdly enough, sometimes when I eat more I end up losing more weight. I don’t get it. Is there any way to increase my weight with that in mind? Or am I fine being this weight?

[CubsterShura]

Man I'm the same height and would kill to be that weight. My issue is the exact opposite I can hardly lose more than 120 pounds no matter what. Like even if I gained weight to 128 and I want to lose weight... I would do it easily until I hit the 120 mark and then I can't lose weight anymore.

If you don't have any medical issues with your weight and doctor says you're perfectly healthy then you have nothing to worry about.

[TCredo]

I have a female friend with very similar height and weight and she looks great. I think if you are healthy - eat right - get exercise etc... then it's all good. It should all be based on how you feel - not how others feel about you.

I inherited high metabolism - which is a beneficial thing for sure. I am lean and, when I'm exercising frequently, can eat a ton a day and never notice anything different...

[TCredo]

Thanks for the MHO :)

[I-am-a-nobody]

You're the same height as my wife by the way. Probably another 10 to 20 lbs. would be more healthy. If you are having regular menstrual cycles, you're probably OK. Remember to get all your necessary vitamins and minerals.
If you want to gain, eat more fat. I used to eat (relatively healthy and 100 calories per tbsp.) peanut butter,

[KaylaJoy]

I am in peak physical health according to my doctor. I’ve been underweight all my life, so I think it’s mostly just genetic and partially due to the fact that I have a very small bone structure. I eat a lot of protein and fat in my diet. The only way I ever gain weight is when I work out a lot- the most I’ve ever weighed was 104 lbs and that was when I was a competitive gymnast and I had a 6 pack and was very muscular.

[standingUP]

It is the perfect weight for your size. You have a high metabolism that's all nothing is wrong with that. There are people struggling with the exact opposite so feel grateful and do not think about this issue again. God made you exactly how he wants YOU.

[OC_99]

Well I kinda have the same problem. For me it is pretty difficult to gain weight too, and the best way to gain weight in a healthy way that I've found is working out (gym, crossfit...). As one build muscle little by little one gain weight. I do think that if u are healthy and already like how u look then there's no need to change.

[Lliam]

Petite women in the range of 5'2" are my fav. 96 lbs sounds about right. Why do you want to gain weight? The question isn't how much do you weigh but how you look.

Look at it from the point of view of being lucky to be slender, healthy, fit and have a good metabolism.

[2mobileworld]

u r already beautiful and slim girls are always attractive to men of any age. . dnt think much, just flirt with boys to increase experience, u will be gaining weight after ur marriage as a natural occurance and more weight after a baby. . so dnt stress much

[ImHere4You]

I’d say you’re a little smaller than average but it’s impossible for some people to gain or lose weight. The only thing that matters is that you’re healthy and I read some of your replies so I know you are.

[seriouslyIf]

You're somewhat underweight. You should be more than 105 lbs.

[dsrice08]

I would say if you feel good about your weight then you are just perfect.

[Anonymous]

It is on the light side. You should be in the 100 - 120 lbs range.

[andy530]

No it’s not too skinny! You’re perfect the way you are!

[Razal]

I believe so, but BMI is a very good indicator of what is good weight for each height

[Chitown10]

I think the way you are is just fine

[Iron_Man]

Yes it is. Dogs are bigger then that

[codyccc]

Sounds like you have a tape worm

[Joker_]

No..

[Anonymous]

Its up to you. Do u want to gain weight