Do i need to lose weight? Right now I am 5'5", 18 yrs old, and 142 lbs.?

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Lioness	Only u alone knows the answer to that. Do u feel happy and confident with ur body. If not, stand in front of the mirror, take note of what u dont like and start working on it.

Tainted_Halo	I would say sunflower said it all :) great job sunflower

Nikki	No you don't need to lose weight.Your weight is ideal to your height. Meaning that your weight is appropriate for your height and age.

X Brain Mom	Women tend to imagine their ideal weight is unrealistically low, so they diet unnecessarily. Men tend to allow their ideal weight to be higher than medically recommended. Men and Women should learn from each other. Remember that the ideal weight should be based on your age and height. As per this site your ideal weight should be 122 lbs although the you can be anywhere between 114 - 150 lbs. So you are OK. Don't go over 150. The "Peoples Choice" formula for Ideal Weight was designed by Dr. SB Halls. Its origins and justification are described on this page. The formula tries to predict what other similar people would choose as their own ideal weight. Back to the Ideal Weight calculator The formula is partly based on the publication by Dr. D. Crawford and K. Campbell1, entitled "Lay definitions of ideal weight and overweight", from the International Journal of Obesity in 1999. That article published data from an Australian survey which asked people to describe their own perceptions of "ideal weight" and "overweight". People were asked: " Ideally, how much would you like to weigh at the moment?" The study found that peoples Age and current Weight, correlated with the weight they considered to be ideal. In other words, the heavier people currently are, the heavier they believe their ideal weight is. And older they are, the heavier they set their own ideal weight. The data from the Crawford and Campbell study is shown in the charts below. The authors published their data in units of Body Mass Index ( BMI = kg/m2). Since BMI = weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters) squared , their use of BMI allows their data to be applicable to adults with a broad range of height stature.

Carrie C	do you feel fat? if so, try and lose a little so you feel about yourself. If you think you look good at 142, stick with it.

judith r	the average weight of someone your age and hight is 10 pounds either side of 125 pounds, but there is no specific weight for anyone. At the most, you could be 5 pounds overweight, but if you lift weights, or have lots of muscles for other reasons, you may actually be under weight. Don't worry about it.

debrock16	Listen, you don't need anyone to tell you what you already know. But consider the facts that as we get older our metabolism gets slower and we start to gain weight if we exercise less. Here is a healthy eating plan that I'd advise: If you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. Here are the golden rules: Initially cut down to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) calories. Exercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved if you don't have the access. Don't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. Drink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a Green Tea at the end of the day. Limit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. Never eat dinner after 6pm. Adopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life! Make low fat dairy choices Follow this menu plan as a suggestion: Breakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon 20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR fruit salad w low GI Soy yogurt Snack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI) Lunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter) Snack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt Dinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/Soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato Snack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry) Exercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. Cardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. If you have access to a gym include boxing and spin classes as well. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. To maintain you can increase calories to 1500 (women) - 1800 (men) and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) cal and 6 sessions again. Good luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.

High On Life	yeah, a few pounds, maybe down to about 130. I'm 18 too, and I way about 146, but I'm 5'2", so I need to lose a lot more LOL! But honestly, you're not in the danger zone like me, I think, so it's not that big of a deal healthwise. I'm not sure though, so check a BMI calculator to see what your body mass index is. It basically tells you whether or not your weight is healthy for you or not. I think there's one on www.ivillage.com

appaloosaarchangel	What do you think? If you think you should lose weight, talk to your doctor. If your doctor says you are a healthy weight, then your ok.

lady	YES YOU SHOULD I THINK THAT YOUR WEIGHT IS A LITTLE TOO MUCH FOR 5 5 AND 18 YEARS OF AGE. I AM 5 2 AND I WEIGH 125 THATS THE WEIGHT I SHOULD BE AT YOU HAVE TO CHECK THE HEALTH MENU AND SEE WHAT LEVEL IN WEIGHT YOU SHOULD BE AT. I DO THINK THAT YOU SHOULD LOOSE WEIGHT NOT BEING FUNNY BUT BEING SERIOUS I WAS THINKING IF I SHOULD GAIN SOME OR LOOSE SOME BUT MY BODY IS FINE I JUST NEED TO DO SOME SIT-UPS

Sunflower	I don't know why we always look to others to point us in the right or what they believe is the right direction. Do you feel good? Are you happy? Would you feel better 10 pounds less ? The choice is still yours. Best of luck. Keep in mine the following when dieting: You already know how to lose weight. You know that if you eat less and exercise more eventually you’ll see the pounds come off. What’s getting in your way? Why do you usually regain the weight you lost? The answer to all these questions is the same “Emotional Eating.” Simply defined, emotional eating means you eat to satisfy emotional hunger; it means you use food for comfort or as a way to cope with life; and it means you eat for reasons other than what your body needs. Whenever you reach for a boredom-breaking snack despite your commitment, or whenever you eat to quell anxiety, that’s emotional eating. Whenever you binge after a fight, or double up on portions because your day turned sour, that’s emotional eating. Whenever you feel that sharp craving for your favorite food, that’s emotional eating. When we eat during these times while on a diet, we believe the diet doesn’t work or that we lack self control and then look for the quickest way to lose weight (fasting/diet pills, ect) after eating all we can since we already messed the diet day up. Read the information below but remember that emotional eating plays a big part in why we don’t continue dieting and why we regain lost weight and why we binge today and start a new diet tomorrow. Best of Luck. Every year Americans invest billions of dollars in weight loss diets and gimmicks, many of which yield few results. However, the lure of quick, easy weight loss is hard to resist. Despite ineffective tools, most hopeful consumers are willing to give the next weight loss fad a chance. If you're planning to start a new diet, it is important to remember the following information. Food-specific diets: Have you ever tried the Cabbage diet or the fruit-only diet? These are just a couple of examples of diets that promote one "specific" food that causes weight loss. No matter how much you think you'll enjoy ice cream at every meal, inevitably you will get bored with eating the same food repeatedly. As a result, you'll eat less food than needed to maintain your weight. This type of diet will not teach you healthier eating habits or provide a balance of nutrients, and consequently is not effective for long-term weight loss. High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets: One of the most recent trends in dieting, these diets are based on the concept that carbohydrates are "bad" and that everyone has some degree of insulin resistance, resulting in poor carbohydrate metabolism. Many proponents of these diets suggest that including carbohydrates in your diet will cause weight gain. The reality, though, is that eating more calories (whether as carbohydrate, fats, or protein) than you burn will cause weight gain. High-fiber, low-calorie diets: Fiber-rich foods play an important role in a healthy diet. They are a helpful ingredient of weight loss efforts because they provide bulk to the diet, which helps you feel fuller sooner. Be careful, though: if you plan to increase the fiber in your diet, be sure to increase your fluid intake at the same time or you may experience cramping, bloating, and constipation. High-fiber diets will help with weight loss only if you restrict calories in conjunction with addition of extra grains, fruits and vegetables. Liquid diets: Consumers face a couple of different liquid diet options. Your local grocery store and pharmacy sell over-the-counter liquid meal replacements, which can be expensive and frequently add extra calories to daily consumption if not managed carefully. On the other hand are liquid diets that require medical supervision. These diets are usually very low in calories and may result in metabolic abnormalities if dieters are not carefully monitored. Neither type of liquid diet should be used for long-term weight loss unless monitored by a health care professional. Radically changing your caloric intake in this way will not result in long-term behavior modification and healthy eating patterns. Fasting: As a way to cleanse the body or jump-start a weight-loss program, fasting has been recommended for years. However, all that fasting really does is deprive your body of nutrients and decrease your energy, leaving you feeling weak and lightheaded. If the right nutrients are not available for your cells to use as energy, your liver will convert fat stores to ketones for use as energy (ketosis). Long-term ketosis can be harmful to your health. No fad diet or gimmick will work magic for safe and effective weight loss. The following are some suggestions for ensuring a long-term healthy eating plan and getting your weight loss efforts off to an encouraging start: Eat a variety of foods. Remember, a balanced diet will ensure that you get all necessary nutrients. Get some physical activity every day. Calories in must be less than calories out to ensure successful weight loss. To keep "calories out" at a healthful level, make you get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Include sources of fiber in your diet. They will add bulk and give you a feeling of fullness. Choose a diet low in fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol. You do need to consume some fat for good health. Aim for no more than 30 percent of your total calories as fat calories, of which no more than 10 percent should be saturated fat calories. Choose foods moderate in sugars. Foods that are high in simple sugars usually offer little nutritional value and will add unwanted calories. Choose foods moderate in salt and sodium. Remember that salt has been added to many foods during preparation or processing, so it's not necessary to add extra salt at the table.

jcn	yes

altheiadashner372000	NO, I THINK YOU LOOK GREAT THE WAY YOU ARE. IF NOBODY CANT EXCEPT THE WAY YOU ARE THEN THE HELL WITH THEM. KEEP YPUR HEAD UP & SMILE.

dalehaswell	NAH bUT IT WOULD BE BETTER IF U WERE GUY

wenchanne	First of all, you're only 18, so a lot can happen between now and 20 with your size, but if you feel that you need to lose, then do it. If you're energetic and have an active lifestyle, then don't worry about it, it'll happen as you continue maturing. The #1 aspect of any of it::: Are you healthy and happy with yourself? Only you can tell you whether this too heavy for you. Medically you're not obese, so it's a personal choice for you right now.

Its Me	i think you should be 125 at the most.

Iggy	It really depends on your body fat percentage - that is more important than your weight. If you have a high body fat percentage (more than 25%) you should definitely consider losing weight. However, it is possible to weight 142 at 5'5" and be quite fit and healthy. You shouldn't rely on just your weight or your BMI (body mass index). A very muscular and healthy person will more than likely have a weight that labels them overweight on a weight chart and a BMI in the "unhealthy" range. The reason is that muscle weighs a lot more than fat. You could have a lot of fat on your body and wear a size 2 and weigh a lot less than a muscular, fit person who also wore a size 2.

Bluewave	If u feally uncomfertable u might want to shed a few. But otherwise u probable look fine.

bigsausagetours	ARE U BIG BONED , OR NORMAL , IF NORMAL SOUNDS LIKE 125-130 IS ENOUGH , BEST TEST IS TO STAND NAKED IN FRONT OF A MIRROR , IT DOSE NOT LIE ..

intentionalmasterpiece	You are at a good weight for your height and age. Just exercise and eat right now so later on when your metabolism slows down, you will already have a healthy lifestyle. I'm 5'6" and my goal weight is 150-155.

BlkBeauty22	Girl u are just fine, I'm the same size as u, i just weigh a few pounds heavier, i wish i could be 142 pounds!I'm 154

Collarbonez	your BMI is 23.6 which is in the 'healthy range' go to this site for a BMI calculator http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm

aussie chick	yes u can

froilanjts	do what you think is HEALTHY not 'IF THEY THINK YOUR SEXY'...

pizzagirl	Your weight is not important. Are you working out (cardio and resistance)? Are you eating healthy? What is your body fat percentage? Two different people can have the same description you mentioned. One can be fit and look great, while the other one can be pure body fat and look twice the size.

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Paula M	depends...do you have energy....do you feel strong....I'm 5'3" and 138 lbs, and I do NOT feel energized, and fit.....I don't care about the number so much, but I do know that for me....less weight (around 125) meant MORE energy, and more excited to get out and do things....

sfdgssdfg	125-135 is average so not really

javier c	it depends if ur a girl yea if ur a guy no

sly	I say you gain weight, do so by adding muscle so you can feel and look stronger.

Britt	it really depends if you are happy with your weight. If you are than there is no problem. If you are not, then you could maybe try to lose a few pounds