Am I fat??? 13 years old. Height 5'4. Weight of 126.0

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I have ran Track for the past 2 years. But I've been told it's muscles from my thighs and my calfs but I still feel fat. I refuse to let my self even think I am skinny. I look at girls at school that are skinny. My ex- best friend looks almost anorexic and me being around her makes me feel ugly and fat.                    (I feel ever fatter on my period....lol)

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Please read the whole message. I know it's long but it will help. 
For your last comment it's completely normal to feel larger on your period you are bloated holding a lot of water but hey you are also bleeding for several days. Hormones are going crazy. That week should never count for all women out there. That week is like vacations calories don't count and we are amazing warriors for not killing all men that cross our paths. 
Now about bing larger. One pound of muscle is about half or less volume than one pound of fat (1 pound of fat takes up more space than a pound of muscle)
2. You are running track. Not sure what you are doing but sprinters need the thighs and calves to push them off, get them to speed and push even more when you are on the verge of dying. Long distance if you had twig legs do you think you could run the 2,3,4,5 k's? I don't think so. It's the same as sprinter (except for the type of muscle needed fast vs. slow twitch). I understand how hard it can be at your age comparing yourself to others but try to remember you are where you need to be for your sport. 
I was in a similar situation and it ended horribly I starves myself to lose weight while running track and riding horses. I ended up with a fractured navicular from running that took 2.5 years to heal and severe brain injury from a horse fall that quite possibly ruined my dream job of being a doctor. I ruined my life both sports and academics to be skinny. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Instead of looking at your fiends look at the professionals. See what their bodies are like and make that your new goal. Looks we fade weight will be gained but achievements will last for life.

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I was a 3 sport athlete in high school and felt my legs were fat. looking back I realize it was muscle and wish I had it now lol. Remember Muscle weighs more than fat for it's size and all body types carry fat/muscle differently.

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I'm 13 and I am 126 too

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Fat and beautiful aren't mutually exclusive. Being fat doesn't make you ugly. I mean you AREN'T fat by any means, but keep this in mind please. Actual fat people are hurt when you equate the two.

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See my post on this page. Search "am I fat topics"

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You are still growing, and you are an athlete. Don't rely on comparisons to other people, or random strangers. Talk to your doctor about what healthy growth patterns are for your age.

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Honey, I just need I tell you something. I'm around your age too. I have ran track for a couple years now. And I can feel you pain. I'm not afraid to admit, I'm 5'6 and 154 pounds. Everybody else is a couple inches shorter than me and barely 100 pounds. I know the feeling. But you just need to know that everybody's different. Most people in your grade will grow up and their metabolisms will slow way down and gain weight. And that's okay. And it's okay that you're not stick thin. You're beautiful and I know that track isn't easy. I hope that you learn to love yourself and I hope that you know that those girls usually aren't as healthy as you. Love yourself 💛

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Hun everyone's body is different. Everyone carries their weight differently. Everyone's combination of height and muscle weight and fat weight and body structure is completely unique. I've lived my life being told I'm "too skinny" or I'll "never be attractive because I don't have an ass" basically the grass is always greener on the other side. If you're larger they'll tell you to get smaller... and when your smaller they tell you to gain weight. Even BMI is not always true calculation of a "healthy weight" for people with "different" body types. It sounds like you run and lead a healthy lifestyle, and that's all that matters. "Skinny" doesn't equal healthy. And "fat" doesn't equal lazy. Don't let society get to you girl! You do you❤

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I'm just a couple pound lighter. And I'm exactly the same as you.

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Honey, I'm 16 and weigh 120-125lbs. You're perfect, you're still growing

Am I fat??? 13 years old. Height 5'4. Weight of 126.0

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