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Worried if I am fat.
Now people probably see this kind of story all the time, but I am in a position where I constantly think I am overweight. I am 13, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weigh 120 lb. But before continuing this let me get something straight. I am a very happy person with talent, friends, good grades, and I know I am pretty even if others tell me otherwise. So I am optomistic even despite the thoughts of being fat. I work out often, strive to eat right, etc. I am just wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if I am healthy. Thank you so much for your time with much love.
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Hi, I'm old enough to be your grandfather. I'm answering your question because I am hoping a little grandfatherly advise and wisdom will be useful to you.
At the end of this you will find a link to a height and weight chart for females. According to this chart you are at the very low end of the weight scale for your height.
Please do not start fixating on your weight at such and early age. The models we see in the magazine are not what you would see in real life and they are not of a healthy weight. While the world in general is bordering on obesity you are on the border of being under weight and could stand to gain a few pounds and may in fact gain some weight as you continue through puberty. You may not gain any weight as a result of puberty, but your body is changing and will continue to change for as much as 8 more years.
To eat healthy and exercise properly is what you should be doing to maintain a healthy body. To answer your question I would say you are healthy and if you gain a few pounds you would still be healthy.
I don't know why you are thinking you are fat? Your BMI, Body Mass Index is 19, which is optimal. Anything less than that is unhealthy. The BMI is a way of calculating your chances of health related problems related to weight.
You may want to think of doing some body toning; just remember that muscle weighs more than body fat.
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Trust me, you're absolutely fine. And this is coming from a girl who's 5 foot 6 and 95 pounds. I wish I weighed as much as you do! I hate it when people call me anorexic. Don't worry, you're okay. :)
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You are healthy, In fact you are very healthy.
120 at 5'6 is far from fat
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you go girllyy! be confident. ur jsut taller than most 13 year olds. u r normal weight. i fu dont beleive me check this out>>>> [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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you fine :) dont worry that is a good weight for your height your just taller then most 13 year old no need to stress your perfectly fine :)
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