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am i average?
im a 15/f almost 16 and i weigh 140 pounds and im 5'8' is that an okay weight for my height and age?
I am a size 7 now but i really want to be about a size 4 or 3. what are some things i could do to be that size??
thanks in advance!:]
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Using the BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator, you are approximately in the 60th percentile. That means that you are heavier than 60% of people with your age and height, but you are lighter than 40%. That is a healthy calculation; anywhere between the 5th and 85th percentile is healthy. If you want a more accurate calculation, since I only estimated using the information you gave me, go here: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) .
Before I continue, I just want to say that the BMI Index, although correct in the percent of people you are heavier than and lighter than, is not always correct in saying whether or not you are overweight or not. For example, since you are in the 60th percentile, that's saying that if you gain 10 or so pounds, you will probably be at risk of being overweight. I'm 5'3", 125 pounds, and am not overweight, most likely because of my body type. I have a mostly flat stomach, although I do have a little "extra" distributed throughout my body. I'm usually a size 4-5 in jeans, medium-large in tops, and I'm perfectly content with my body, although my BMI says I'm at risk of becoming overweight. So, just wanted to let you know that its not always right. =)
Now. I understand you wanting to become a little smaller, but you shouldn't try to loose too much weight. Changing your eating habits and exercise routines just a bit could tone your body, making you loose just enough weight to be healthy. (5-10 lb, depending on what you're comfortable with and your body type now.) To start, add more fruits and veggies to your diet, take out TV dinners, even the "fat free" ones, because they have TONS of salt, and instead of eating unhealthy snack foods, substitute -- you got it -- HEALTHIER ones. My favorite snack right now is Weight Watchers Giant Fudge Cups, and I'm not even on a diet. Try eating more whole grains, like General Mills cereals. As for exercise, add little things into your daily routine that give you a workout, like running (safely) up and down stairs at your house, doing 3-4 sets of 20 crunches daily, taking a jog around the block, or maybe something as simple as walking the long way around the mall. These little things, if done often, can make a difference. Lastly, the most important thing to do is to be positive. You know you can do it; just tell yourself that. Good luck, I know you'll be fine. =)
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That is a normal weight for your hight. The size of your clothes are only numbers, it's how you look that matters.
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