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Too Skinny?
Hey,
Im 15 years old, female, 5'3, and weigh 87 pounds All theese B.M.I things say i am dangerously underweight...even though i have a very small body frame, im also a late bloomer (I havent had my period) I go to the doctor regularly and they never said i was underweight...i dont feel like im too thin. Should i be worried? Does not having your period and being a late bloomer have an affect on ideal weight?
Thank you.
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im 12 and i weigh 85 pounds that is totally weird though and my mom is bout your height and she weights 110 pounds so i dont know about what is wrong i would ask your docter amd not starting your period yet is normal the age range is about 9-16 so dont worry
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i have a friend just like you. if you have a small frame then you are normal being 87 pounds. and if you try to gain weight it will most likely all go to your stomach and i'm sure you don't want that. and not having your period has nothing to do with your weight. if you are that concerned then talk to your mom/doctor about it.
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Most people don't get their period until they are between 100 and 110 pounds. I am not exactly sure of the reason, Maybe because your body feels like it can loose blood at the point because it has more weight to keep you nurished? who knows
I wouldn't worry about your weight. it will back on soon enough. my sister went from being your height and redicuoulsy skinny to the point she was being teased and in the matter of a year she has grown and inch gained about 30-40 pounds and fulled out and developed and yet still looks really skinny. I think all this game right as she started having her period and she starting having her period right after she turned 13.
So don't worry! just don't watch what you eat. splurge while you can!
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I doubt that there's much wrong if the doctors haven't brought it up yet. Those charts are not always accurate because they take an average and slump it together. This may be a little embarassing... Since you are a late bloomer, they are expecting more weight fromthe hips and chest. And not everyone has a thin body frame like you. But don't take my word for it. Next time you see a doctor, ask him. Chances are that you are pretty healthy. Hope I helped!
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weight does have something to do with your period... you have your period when your body stores up enough fat... if you dont have much fat, skinny for your height, or really active, your period will come later.... im skinny for my height, and the bmi ratings said the same for me, but my dr never said anything about it... so i would go ur dr's word above your health teachers... but if it makes you feel better i didnt start mine until a couple months before my 15th birthday... it could also be genetic... find out when your mom/ grandmas did.... my guess is they were late w/ theres too... but i think you are fine... i would just be careful you will probably get it soon.. so i would keep some stuff w/ me in case you do :)
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the School BmI's are Guesses they arent accurate because thats true they cant see your body frame, some ppl are just naturally little or petite, if you dont feel to thin , and you arent having an eating disorder dont sweat it ,im not really sure about the weight thing with your period ? i didnt know that it effected it but anyway i dont think there is an "ideal weight" if your healthy and feel healthy dont worry about it unless its an eating disorder or somthing , wait until your doctors says somthing because thats were it really counts , school doesnt kno much about each individuals health, so ask your doctor maybe next time you see him/ her. =]
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Well, Its the other way around. being under weight like that you can have your first (cannot type) at as late as 16 maybe 17. But if you gain like 20lb im sure you`ll get it asap. The more fat the faster you`ll get it.
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once you get you're period you'll start growing more because then you're going through puberty and shit so for now you're fine because thigns will change once you get your period
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