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TaylorBalch Posted at 7:38 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
So, I know there are probably a lot of threads over weight. But, I'm not going to say I'm fat. . .


I'm 18, 5'0 and weigh about 91-93lbs. Am I under weight over or average? Because For my height I would think I was over but then for my age I would think I am under.

So I'm not really sure on the part on should I gain or stay. Help please

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TaylorBalch Posted at 7:44 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
The most I've ever been able to get my weight up to is 95, it just won't go any higher no matter how much I eat.

I'm teeny. :p Thats amusing... :)

I thought you couldn't really base weight of BMI because it was for something other than human weight. (can't remember what its for at the moment)

vamp queen Posted at 7:42 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
why does it matter? just asking
shutter bugs Posted at 7:41 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
just keep eating healthy and exercise, you fine
demented monkey Posted at 7:40 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
18.2 bmi, and 18.5 is the bottom of normal, so you are slightly underweight by BMI standards
Missing Piece Posted at 7:40 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
You're underweight
at 5' you should be 100 lbs
if you were to gain like 5 lbs then you'd be average.
It really all depends on the specific person.
I'm underweight but I have been my entire life so it's not unhealthy for me, or atleast that's what my doctor said.
Death of rats Posted at 7:40 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
Looking at your pictures, you don't look underweight to me, but you're definitely not overweight.

You're on the lower end of average. It probably wouldn't hurt to gain some.

MixedDelight Posted at 7:40 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
You're slightly underweight. Make it to about 99 and you'd be just fine. you BMI is about 17, where 18 is normal.
bri872002 Posted at 7:40 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
It's not too drastic one way or the other.  You can always work on toning and just keeping healthy, that's the best way to go about things.
Melodious Trance Posted at 7:39 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
Sounds about right.
ohhithere Posted at 7:39 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
I would go by height.
Dev95 Posted at 7:39 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
umm i think you're fine.  I'm 5' 6'' and I weigh 125 :\
americaneagle10295 Posted at 7:39 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
your underweight. bmi says your underweight
Anonymous Chris Posted at 7:39 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
Maybe a little under. You seem okay though.
noraa Posted at 7:39 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
Aww, you're teeny! And your weight is just perfect.
matto Posted at 7:39 pm on Dec. 7, 2008
don't gain weight plz
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