Am i at a healthy weight?

Question

I am 11 years old and i weigh 103 lbs. I am 5'3. My BMI is 18.2, underweight but just barely underweight. Every other girl in my grade is like 50-90. I dont look fat at all. I dont know what to call myself. I need help. I use a treadmill 5 days a week and play soccer. What is going on?

Answer

Sweetie, you're totally fine! For your age and height, your current weight is right where you need to be. And the fact that you exercise indicates that you're likely to be healthy, and that's great! Remember, exercise doesn't just burn off fat; it can also increase muscle mass (which isn't bad, if you think it is). Muscle weighs more than fat, but numbers aren't everything, especially if you're healthy or going through a growth spurt. All bodies are different too, so "healthy" pertains to people differently. For example, I would be considered underweight for my age, but if you take into account my stature and overall health and diet, I'm fine. You probably are too.

Don't fret too much. Love your body because it enables you to do great things. 😊💕

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50 to 90 pounds at 11 years old?! What happened to properly fed children

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50 pounds for 11 years old is underweight

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That's technically underweight, but you did say that you were 11 and you use a treadmill and play soccer right? I wouldn't worry about it. You are just right at the underweight mark. You sound like a healthy growing girl to me. If you are actually really worried about it, try eating more foods high in protein such as eggs, chicken, lean meats, etc. Protein, when exercising is stored as energy then converted into muscle. This will help you gain weight without gaining fat. If you didn't exercise the protein will be stored as fat. That's why they say eat a high protein snack after a workout. It helps with energy levels and packs on that muscle. Anyway, yeah, you just sound like a normal, healthy, active girl. Don't sweat it doll!😄

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Just so you know muscle is heavier Than fat content so if you're exercising frequently your muscles will be bigger so they'll be just that little bit Heavier. BMIs aren't suggested for children those under 21/18, or those who do a lot of exercise as a body builder can weigh more than a clearly obese person but obviously the body builder isn't fatter
Also at 11 you are still growing so also you could have quite easily gained more of your older body sooner than the others.

Am i at a healthy weight?

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