Is 48.0 kg a healthy weight? I am 157.5 cm (5 foot 1) and my mom is worried and says I am underweight, and she doesn't even let me go down to 45 kg?

[0sgrl]

She says I need to be at least 50 kg, even though she thinks even that is also underweight and that I should consider myself lucky that she lets me be even that. Is she correct? She also said even 56 to 57 kg would be a normal weight for me, but that is so ugly and bloated. Also when I use a BMI calculator, it doesn't say that I am underweight. My bmi is 19.3. And also, its not like I can hide the fact that my weight is getting lower from her, which is so annoying. She found that its underweight on some website of "weight charts" yet bmi calculators say different? If i don't get to that weight, she also won't let me go to a concert. How do I even convince her otherwise? It sucks that I have to wait till I am 18 to weigh whatever I want.

[Oliverlogan263]

Hey girl, I totally get why you're feeling frustrated with your mom about this whole weight thing. It can be really tough when parents have these strong opinions about what your body "should" be, especially when it goes against what the actual health guidelines say.

First off, I just want to validate that your current weight of 48 kg at 157.5 cm is absolutely within the healthy range according to BMI. A BMI of 19.3 is smack in the middle of the "normal" category, so your mom is really overreacting here by calling you underweight.

I know she's coming from a place of concern, but saying you need to be at least 50 kg, and that even 56-57 kg would be "normal" for you, is just ridiculous. That would actually put you in the overweight category, which is not healthy at all.

Your mom is clearly really fixated on these arbitrary weight numbers, but the reality is, the "ideal" weight can vary a lot from person to person based on your individual body type and composition. Going by BMI alone doesn't tell the whole story.

The fact that she's even trying to restrict your concert plans over this is just so unfair and controlling. You're almost an adult - you should be able to make your own choices about your body and health without her policing every pound.

My advice would be to try to have an open and honest conversation with her, maybe involving a doctor or nutritionist who can provide some professional perspective. Explain to her how the BMI calculator doesn't consider your individual factors, and that your current weight is perfectly healthy.

Try to get her to understand that true health isn't about some arbitrary number on the scale. It's about feeling strong, energized, and confident in your own skin. If you're eating well and taking care of yourself, that should be what matters most.

I know it's super frustrating dealing with parental pressure like this. But stay strong, girl. Don't let her shame you or make you feel bad about your body. You know the facts, so hold your ground. With some patience and understanding, hopefully she'll come around.

[Anonymous]

Your weight will be gain,, you are just teen rnre-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

[0sgrl]

What? I dont understand this

[Opinion Owner]

I mean your weight will gain more when you will be more elder..
Now got?

[EmmaMary]

Surely not more of this old nonsense. smh

Healthy weight?

Friend worried or just trying to sabotage?

[0sgrl]

So what

[EmmaMary]

REPORTED... DUPLICATE.

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.

[Viking_Girl19]

You just have a bad friend who is jealous of you and doesn't want your success. Girl, you will succeed!!! The main thing is not to give up!!!

[Wise4myage]

Congrats. Ignore the jealous haters and keep doing what's right for you.

[0sgrl]

Thank you!

[Sea_Breeze16]

You are well done! And your friend is just jealous of you, and she is a racist

[Maybeyoutoo]

What's your ethnicity man?