I have a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Psychology from Northwestern University. I finished medical school and completed my M.D. at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. I am currently in my residency for surgery- hopefully to be specializing in neurosurgery.
I want to answer questions on medical type questions. I'm a big fan of Dr. Drew Pinsky on Love Line and would like to help younger people from the mistakes I see a lot of young people do when they come into my ER.
Gender: Male
Location: I'm from all over.
Occupation: Physician- Surgeon
Age: 29
AIM: ArunKSherma
Member Since: January 23, 2005
Answers: 188
Last Update: January 2, 2009
Visitors: 18536
Main Categories:
Health
Mental health
Fitness
View All
Favorite Columnists
hailebop
Melanie4981
|
| |
hey. i was wondering.
whats the right weight for a 16 year old female who's 5'4 and 1/4?
and how can i get to that weight?
i'm 142 right now. i'm looking for about 10lbs off.
is that too much? or too little?
i don't really care how long it takes me too lose it.
i gained a few lbs this weekend from pigging out on junkfood.
but i'm willing to stop and eat healthy.
help? (link)
|
Your ideal weight is around 120lbs. However, this also depends on your body frame. If you're a larger frame then it is okay to have more weight. Your Body Mass Index (the number we use to classify obesity etc.) is 24.4 or around there, which is on the higher end of normal, so I wouldn't worry. Since, you are young, your metabolic needs are higher than someone who is much older.
Taking off 10lbs would be ideal, but the best way to go about it is to take it off slowly (approximately 1-2 lbs a week). 3500 kcal= 1 lbs. Your energy needs- assuming you are active is around 1800 kcal a day. If you decrease this amount by 250 calories or about 1500 a day then you will slowly take the weight off. Starving only causes your body to store fat (best source of energy) and therefore it is important to eat a lot of small meals (5-6 a day) to tell your body you have enough energy to supply it. If you exercise- 30 minutes a day- then you will easily take off about 1-2 lbs a week and get to your goal.
Any more questions- don't hesitate to ask.
Best of luck,
AK
|
|