does muscle really weigh more than fat? my daughter and i have a debate on this?
96559
yes muscles weigh more than fat here is why....\n\n\nMuscle weighs more than fat because muscle cells that compose muscle are \ndenser than fat cells.  Why is this?  Because fat cell cytoplasm contains \nmostly oils (lipids), whereas muscle cell cytoplasm contains mostly \ncontractile proteins (myosin and actin) suspended in an aqueous (watery) \nenvironment.  Lipids in general are less dense than water.  You can prove \nthis by mixing salad oil with water in a bottle and shaking it.  \nEventually, the oil will separate from the water and float to the top to \nform a lighter layer floating on top of the water.  This lowered density of \nlipids make fatty tissue less heavy than muscle.
113138
Yes, because the more muscle you have the faster your metabolism (the amount of calories your body burns at rest) becomes. So, more muscle = higher metabolism = more calories burned\nHope that helps.
95078
Well I am larger than average and I have a very good man who also is larger than average...\nBut I wouldn't say we are exactly fat...\nJust a little overweight...\nHe loves my cooking...LOL...\nHe picked me and I was already overweight...
598654
Hey man - the girl may have serious muscle like me. \n\nit is hard to describe youself to the opposite sex - for example, I am muscular and athletic and I have a large frame (long legs, broad shoulders)... But if I described myself in a small ad as large frame - then people immediately think it is obesity.
359012
muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, so it looks like you replaced your fat with muscle! good job!!!
1087156
First of all - muscle weighs more than fat.  So don't watch your weight in terms of pounds.  Find a healthy size - the size you are comfortable being and yet still have energy etc.\n\nTalk to a nutritionist and a personal trainer.\n\nGood luck.
819822
It all depends on how tall she is. My daughter is 8 going to be 9 in 3 months and she weighs 98lbs. But, but she is also 5'3(I ain't lying either, her father is 7'0) She too feels that she is over weight. I have to have talks with her everday. Kids in school tease her about how big she is(as you can imagine she towers over them), its hard for kids to be kids these day and ages. I truly feel bad for kids today. Tell her that shes beautiful and that it doesnt matter what anyone else says, as long as she and her family  thinks shes fine.
1123801
Weight is completely relative.  What you must understand is that the standard set for these "prescribed/ideal" weights is not based on any particular logic or research.  Its just an average for a particular weight/height.   Some people that are fat aren't healthy and some people that are skinny aren't healthy.  You shouldn't ask your self whether you're fat...you should ask yourself...am I healthy?  If not, what more can you do to become healthy.  Skinny doesn't necessarily mean healthy!
58347
oh please like those charts are realistic to begin with...worry more about your fat percentage than your weight...it is true that muscle weighs more than fat and you can be overweight and in better shape than the rail of a girl in the dressing room trying on the bikini
899740
R U saying you have a 21 y.o. daughter that likes to eat and you are trying to help her reduce it so she doesn;t get heavy or heavier?? IF SO...\nWhat I suggest is talking to her about exercising and maybe you or she can learn how to cook somethings that are healther.  But alos what I can add is I am currenlty losing weight myself and what God has allowed me to realize that most of the eating I was doing was NOT b/c I was hungry, but b/c I was lonely, bored, sad, depressed, angry, etc. (emotional eating). This maybe somethign to address with yoru daughter. I found that being heavy setI also ate more b/c I was overwieght. It's almost like trying to console yourself by doing soemthing you know is not healthy.  Eating for mea llowed me to not have to think or expereicne certain things for a certain amount of time (while eating) and even if it was 5 minutes of escape I woudl take it and even try to extend the time by eating 2nd's and 3rd's.  I suggest you pray and ask God to help you help yoru daughter an dgive you what to say that she knows you are not trying to judge or embarrass her but that you are concerned for not just her weight but her overall well-being, THEN speak w/ your what's really going on w/ her eating.
1011739
It depends on the body type of the girl. I am slim (size 4-6) when I weigh that much but I have seen girls who weigh the same as me and less even, and they would be considered fat. Everyone carries weight differently. Also muscle mass has a lot to do with it as well. Hope this helped.
775377
No, of course not. Some kids are 4ft and they weigh about 200lbs. Just, don't obsess over thinking you are fat, because you're not. Just focus on your education, eat the right foods. I say drink 2 glasses of milk a day, 7-8 glasses of water, plenty of fruit and vegetables, WHITE meat like chicken, not red meat, if you are a vegetarian eat beans and eat whole grain products such as Dempster's whole wheat bread, NOT white bread because those are filled with nasty sugars that get you fat and bloated. Eat all of that, and you'll be a very healthy person.
772312
Well eventually if we live long enough old age gets us all. You seem concerned that your Mommy is overweight -180 lbs and she is 5'5"  although that is quite a bit of weight  she can still be healthy. You state that she exercises a lot and has  a lot of muscle-muscles actually weigh more than fat  . You also say she is active.  which is very good.  I wouldn't worry too much for as long as she is active and has a lot of muscle she'll be just fine.You do not give your age but it would probably be fun if you and your Mommmy  had some quality time where you two exercised together for you could be learning  now a healthy life style and I bet you get the benefit of your Mommy being active for active Mommys do things that are fun/active with their children. Relax-besides you are a kid  and not responsible for your Mommy-she is responsible for herself and sounds like she is taking care of herself. If her weight really worries you more than it should talk to your Mommy and explain how you feel  for there are many things that make a person unhealthy , not just weight.
981563
She is NOT heavy. She is ideal weight. It sounds like your sister has an eating disorder. Tell your parents that is important, trust me. Your sister could seriously hurt herself if she continues this way!
1166725
unless your toddler is obese, i wouldn't worry about its weight.  i'm sure your pediatrician would have said something if something was not normal.  people are always obsessing over weight.  just let kids be kids unless there is an obvious problem.
645841
Not if they gained it all at one meal, then stuck me with the tab. \n\n300 lbs is a lot of weight... might be time to find a gym.
370356
you are building more muscle mass which actually weighs more than fat