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How much should I weigh?
I'm a 14 year old girl. I've always been insecure of my weight so I was just wondering if I am over weight. I am about 5'4 or 5'5 and I weigh 165. Is that over weight?
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It really depends on your frame size, your bone structure, and genetics. So our answer is just going to be a guess. The best person you should talk to would be your doctor since they can see you and see how large your bones are and take into consideration of your genetics.
I did some research online so once you figure out your frame size, this is what I got..
Small-126-138
Medium-136-149
Large-146-160
A way to tell what frame size you are is by measuring your wrists. The easy way is if your thumb and middle finger overlap, you have a small frame. If they just meet, you have a medium frame, if they don't touch, you have a large frame. Obviously, this is just an estimate and to really find out if you are overweight is to find out your BMI and all that so it's best to go see a doctor.
I don't think it's really accurate because my frame size is small and it ended up telling me I was underweight and I'm not so it's really just giving you an idea.
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As a general rule your weight is based on your frame size. For your height I have listed the weight ranges for the different frame sizes below. These are of course average ranges from a chart I found on the web that I use to answer these type questions.
The best person to answer your question is of course is your family doctor or pediatrician. These are the people that know you best from a medical stand point. They would be able to test your BMI and find your total Body Fat Index. This is the truest form of whether or not your weight is a problem. If you exercise regularly, muscles will add more weight then body fat. So regardless of your frame size if you're muscular you may not be truly overweight.
If your school system is like ours and requires a yearly physical for each student returning to in the fall. I would think if after your physical your doctor felt you were over weight the doctor would have said something to you and your mom.
If you have not had a yearly physical and you have not had a physical and are now menstruating. You should have one including your first annual women's exam by a GYN. Either your family doctor or the GYN can tell you if your over weight.
5'5"
Small Frame
117-130
Medium Frame
127-141
Large Frame
137-155
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