If I don't drink enough water nor eat much, is it bad? How bad is it?

[Anonymous]

I'm 17 and I don't eat much like when I was 12-16, I'm like when I was younger... I didn't eat much and I was super skinny, but when I turned 12, I didn't live with my parents only my uncle, (he was almost never home kinda) It was boring and lonely, I got used to it and also ate a lot and got fat (average). then when I was 14, I struggled with the fat I still have (I weigh 112lbs (last time I checked), I'm 5'3" and before I was 80lbs (last time I checked when I was 12) and really skinny.) Now I eat less and sometimes I forget because I dnt get hungry, I only get hungry around food and when I really do get hungry.

People say I'm skinny, but I don't see it. especially when I have stretch marks from when I gained weight and I never lost it (they are not as bad now... I dnt know why or how its not like before...and that is good to me!)

[Anonymous]

I really don't know if dehydration or malnutrition is worse for your body. But you do need to change your eating and drinking habits.

Drink water throughout the day. Your body needs it. Your brain needs it. Without it, you'll be unable to function, your hair will be dry and brittle, your nails will be brittle, your skin will be bad... Keep a thermos full of it with you at all times and sip on it as you're watching TV, on the computer, in the car (as a passenger), studying, etc. You'll eventually get used to it and it will become natural.

As for your eating habits, since your metabolism is probably very messed up at this point you no longer receive hunger signals from your brain. Set a certain time each day to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Say breakfast at 9AM, lunch at 12PM, dinner at 6PM. Try to at least eat three meals a day. Never skip breakfast. Make sure you eat whole grains, protein, eggs, yogurt, boiled chicken, fruits, vegetables, good food. Not junk food. If you can manage to remember to eat three meals a day, try to get in a few snacks throughout the day.

[suki248]

I am 5'5" and weigh 112lbs. And I am 20. I love food but rarely get the things I love. So at home which is 90% of the time, I barely eat anything. At school I barely eat. But when we go to restaurants, I stuff my face. And if I can get sweets? I eat it without hesitation. I hate water but drink lots of tea or juice. I am getting better with drinking water, but it has to be ice cold. Anyway, the point is I am not much different from you. In the end, my doctors have never said anything besides "drink water," so I don't listen to those other people (even if they are family).

[rachiee]

Stretch marks aren't a sign of being overweight, they occur when you gain/loose weight quickly which sounds like your situation. You also have to remember that the healthy weight for a 12 year old is completely different than a 17 year old. Your body needs a lot more nutrients. I think you should stay at a healthy weight. Remind yourself to eat, set your alarm on your phone, etc. If anything stay hydrated with water or at least juice. Also take vitamins. You can eat healthy and not gain 50 pounds.

[missjustina]

Well you're 17 now, so its only normal that you weigh more now then you did when you were 12.

to me 80 lbs seems kinda unhealthy for a 5 3' 17 year old girl /:

I say you have nothing to worry about. If your that worried I would ask your doctor.

[KingofSnitches]

5'3" 112 lbs is not fat.. Go get yourself some professional help.