My friend weighs 165.5 pounds and she's thirteen. should she lose weight and how much?
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IT depends on her height and her body build
754439
Good grief, most of the girls in my granddaughters fifth grade class weigh 82 pounds or more. That is not healthy for someone who is five feet tall.\n \nIs it anorexic?  You probably would have to be anorexic to weigh only 82 pounds at five feet tall.\n\nYou have to eat a nutritonal diet or your organs will wither up and quit working.\n\nIt killed Karen Carpenter
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NOOOO!!!! you're 12!! if you try to lose weight now, you will stunt you're growth. any weight you think you have, will move to give you curves in a few years and you will regret trying to lsoe weight. 125 is a good weight. don't compare yourself. and weight can also vary depending on what kind of body you have. i weight 150 at 5 feet 3, but am still a size 6 at 21. but i'm a whole lot of muscle. Don't fall into the superficail ideas of needing to lose weight. I know you want to be grown, but you're just going to hurt yourself in the long run. you havent even begun to live. you may not feel that way, but its the truth!
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I am a mother of a 13 year old girl. I teach her that healthy eating is the most important "diet" there is! I have taught her about making healthier choices in food. I have also told her if you want a chocolate bar, so be it, just don't eat 15 of them. Eat the "junk food" in moderation. Healthy eating is better for your body weight, your skin, and your overall energy. At 13 you are still growing and your body needs the proper nutrition. Eat healthy, lots of veggies, fruits, water, grains low fat meats. Basically the food guide chart. \n\nIf you are looking to lose weight, then cut back on the sweets, sugars etc.and start to be more active. Take up a sport or just walk,run or bike. Proper food and exercise is the ONLY healthy way to lose weight.\n\nI just noticed how many times I said...eat healthy...I guess that is my answer....Best of Luck
955353
no girl its ok...when i was 13 i only weighed 85, but even tho im still smaller than my friends im not that tiny nemore....i'm a normal weight....you'll hit your growth spurt one day!!
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I remember thinking that i was fat when I was a teenager because of what a PE teacher told me. I was actually quite slender, too slender at that. I remember the school nurse's assistant thinking that I was starving myself because I was so thin and A friend of mine kept telling me I needed to eat more. I was eating just fine, but  I did not want to eat anymore than what I had too because the PE teacher told me that I was fat. \n\nThe best thing you can do is just let your friend know that she looks fine. Encourage her to eat normal and let her know as long as she stays active, she will be fine. \n\nBe careful, because sometimes girls that age will cut themselves down just to hear people say "oh You are not fat, you are SO SKINNY" or You are not ugly YOU ARE SO PRETTY"\n\nJust make sure it's not one of those cases.
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She more than likely will lose weight. The only problem is she will lose muscle mass first. She will become weak, but still have alot of fat on her body. She is overweight, but not by too much. At 260 lbs, she is still able to exercise and eat right. Please get her help asap! She deserves help as much as a 70 lb bulemic girl does!
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It's not like you're fat... You're in a healthy weight range. My advice: don't worry about it. You look good. You're 25 years old, too; you're not a girl. You're a woman. 13 Kilograms is a lot of weight to lose. You're petite as it is. Practice yoga if you want an ayurvedic approach.
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The general formula for a female is 100lbs + 5lbs for each inch over 5ft tall.  So for you sister her "ideal" weight would be 140lbs.  Keep in mind that this is just a guideline.  Other factors which will affect this are genetics, bone structure and muscle mass.  Small bone structure will obviously weight less.  And since muscle weighs more than fat, a more muscular person will weigh more than the same physical size person with a higher % bodyfat.  My guess is your sister sounds like she is pretty thin, with a small bone structure and not much muscle mass.  And I would think she would benefit from starting a full body resistance exercise routine to add a little more healthy muscle mass and probably improve your body shape as well (muscle gives shape to the body).
780882
They have a medical weight chart that tells you what your supposed to weight. However I do not agree with it.  It depends on her bone structure of weather this is too much body weight for her.  Bone structure being small, medium or large.
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well im 13 and my height is 5'7 and i weigh 123 and ppl say im skinny but im a little underweight so you should weigh between 127-145. STAY HEALTHY! =)
1124431
As a girl, it seems to me, you could stand to lose about 10 pounds, depending on how the weight is spred.  I know I'm right there too, getting to where I need to start eating more healthy I mean.   You're not fat, just have a few extra pounds (and if it's in the right place, that can be a good thing).\n\n(I had to look up how tall 164 cm was haha, it was nice of you to give the weight in pounds too though.)
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you are right to intervene and worry. im 5'2 and when i was 18 i weighed 88 lbs and still thought i was fat. i hardly ate and whatever i did eat i threw up. my friends went to the school guidance counselor and told her...i was furious! but you have to do the same thing. shes so young and her body is still growing. she is missing needed nutrients and it could get so bad she could stop getting her period, start losing her hair, faint or even die. i didnt gain the weight back until i went to college and gained the freshman 15 putting me at a normal weight. its a psychological thing too. maybe talk to her first....find out why shes not eating. it could be the media always emphasizing skinny is better or it could be problems at home or with a boy and she is seeking attention in a very detrimental way. but as soon as possible tell someone close to you or her. you need to get her help quickly before something serious happens. you will be doing the right thing.
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well im 13, 5 feet, and 100 lbz...but i have madd friendz who r older than me n weigh the same as u...if u realli r worried tho ask ur parentz or a doctor 4 help
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5'2", 105 lbs.  \nYour BMI score is: 19.2 \n\nA BMI score of 18.5 to 24.9 indicates you have a healthy body fat ratio. Remember to keep your healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising. \n \nshe is at a healthy body weight but a few pounds owuld fill her out but still keep her at a healthy body weight
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I wish I was 128 again sweetie! I know how you feel though...when I was in highschool I swore I was overweight at 125 lbs and the same height as you. Now...after having a child I have gained and am 150lbs. I know I am overweight now. I would give anything to once again be that skinny 125! You are fine the way you are!
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When I was 13, I was also 5'2. (I'm 21 and still waitin' on that last growth spurt lol)   I weighed 105 pounds (oh those were the days) and I remember the doctor telling me that it was a very healthy weight.  I was also right in the middle, many girls were the same size as me. I'm a middle school health teacher, and most of my girls currently are in the 100 range, + - 10 lbs.\n\nSo the average weight is probably 90-110.  That is just the average, not what it should be.  Many girls are bigger and smaller and are beautiful. :)