126 pounds?
Answer:
To answer your question…no, you are not fat.
You said you do not look overweight, and you’re an active person with muscle…you are definitely not fat.
If you feel uncomfortable, make sure to watch your diet and maintain your weight...but you're still growing so allow yourself to grow into a woman.
“Fat” is such a vague term anyway, like the word “beauty”…in the eye of the beholder.
Somebody could look fat to someone but not to someone else.
Some people look at themselves in the mirror and think they’re fat when nobody else does…
Some thin people, as thin as skeletons, might still think they’re fat because of mental disorder.
Some people with way too much fat reserve on their body are in denial (I’m just full figure and happy. I’m always smiling) and still think they look healthy.
But even if “fat” would mean “overweight” in your question…you are neither one, if you go with the BMI (Body Mass Index Chart).
You do not mention your height, which is a key factor in determining if someone is in the healthy range as far as weight goes…but 126lbs is pretty in the middle of a lot of different heights…you could be 5 feet tall or 5”9’ tall and be healthy weighing 126lbs.
Edit: at 5"3' you could weight 105 to 140lbs and be healthy or weigh more if it's muscle mass.
At 5 feet, you would be on the higher side of the healthy range and at 5”9’, you would be on the lower range of the healthy range.
But those ranges are just for lazy people who do not exercise, people who are out of shape and so when they get to the “overweight” range, their doctors can scare them into exercising, before they get to the “obese” and “extremely obese” ranges.
If you are active and you have some muscle mass that you actually can see and you look fine…then feel lucky to be among an extremely small percentage of the population who are in shape and doing great.
Do no worry about that 110 pounds girl who’s very thin. She’s out of shape, she’s always hungry or puking and she will become a fat adult anyway, even while not eating much just because her BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) adjusted to lower level because she denied herself the access to food while dieting.
Stay active and maintain your strong body.
Best wishes.
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i cant answer your question because you didn't tell me your height. If you are under 5'4". then your kinda fat
That is a good weight. Don't get to skinny it does not look healthy
Dont even worry about being fat. You're still young and no matter what, you are exercising by horse back-riding. But the answer to your question is: no, you are not fat. =)
I can't tell you if you're fat based on your weight. If you're self-conscious, why don't you do some light exercise such as walking and swimming? That will tone you up without being too drastic...it'll just be healthy for you in any case. And it's totally true...muscle weighs more than fat! But I can tell you, I'm a pregnant lady and I am 5'7" and weight 189 pounds...yikes! And even I'm not fat.
It depends how tall you are. Your weight should be in proportion to your height. If you're around 5'6 or taller, than you're fine. But, if you're shorter, there's cause to concern with Heart Disease being the #1 killer in America.
Horseback riding does build a LOT of muscle, it builds some, but not as much as you may think.
Hon, How tall are you? you can find charts that have a "supposed" weight you should be for your height. But I think as long as you are comfortable....it doesnt matter! What would make you more comfortable with yourself? think about it and make sure it is for you!
OMG...im 13 and i love to play soccer and im 122 pounds...and i feel fat but i dont no if i am...HELP ME TOO!!
Don't be thinking that, 126 pounds doesn't sounds like you are fat. It's better to exercise like you say you do than being lazy don't worry about it as long as you are healthy. good luck
can we trade weights??
Seriously...Im 5'3, and I remember being at your weight and I felt a little uncomfortable too, but now Im 150 because I just got married and now I realize that I was just fine before!
It also depends on your height...if your tall than you are definetely really skinny!
My advice- enjoy what you have now, and if you feel a little unconfortable try and loose about 5 pounds! Im sure that you dont really need to diet or anything, but maybe start running 30 minutes a night five times a week. You might get a little more toned up! Im sure you are just fine though.like you said..you ride horses, and this is a NICE workout!!
You are definitely not fat. It makes me sad that at 126 pounds you think you are heavy. You are right, muscle does weigh more than fat, so you could be right. Please dont worry about you're weight because you are probably a beautiful young lady. And just so you know, A lot of girls you're age feel the same way and you are not the only one. Being a teen is not easy !
Just love yourself for who you are.
Impossible to know without knowing more about you. Age in itself isn't a factor. You could run a search for a BMI calculator, online, and punch in the values. That would give you a basic guideline. Otherwise, the general rule for women is 100 lbs for 5 ft high, plus 5 lbs for each additional inch, and then + or - 10% would be considered a "normal" range.
If you are 5'3", then 126 is the high end of the range. If you're shorter then that, then you are a little above the range.
However, you should realize that your weight is just a number. Ultimately, your health and comfort is more important. It's normal at your age to feel insecure. If you truly have concerns, change your diet to include healthier foods and less junk and get some extra exercise. It won't be an overnight transformation, but you'll slowly see results.
Everyone's different... it depends on your frame, height and age. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/... has a chart where you can find your BMI (body mass index).
If you are fit, physically active and eat healthy, don't stress about the numbers. Some of us are more dense than others... muscle ways more than fat so 2 people weighing the same amount won't look the same.
Don't get bothered by the numbers on the scale!
125 pounds is the ideal weight of a 5'5" female.
but if you are 5'4" then its still pretty healthy. but also, youre 13 and trust me, if you still have some "baby fat" then you will thin out within 1 or 2 years. my aunt told me that at 13 and i didnt believe her but it happened.
I don't mean to be rude here, but you like to sit on top of another animal that's walking, running, galloping, and YOU consider that exercise? You're sitting, granted it's strategic sitting (you have to stay on the horse) but you're sitting. If you're not over about 5'4" you might have a problem.
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know what? This really is the wrong place to ask this. Because these people have no idea what you look like, how tall you are, how large your frame is, what your BMI is, etc. The best thing to do is to ask your doctor. I have one daughter that is 5'5 and weighs 125 and one that is 5'7 and weighs 140. I am 5'5 and I weigh 140. But it's all in the muscle mass, the frame size, etc. The 5'7 and I wear the same size clothes. You wouldn't think so.
So if you are concerned, talk to your doctor. Don't pay attention to people that try to tell you you're fat on here, or that you are just perfect. You have told them next to nothing about yourself. Check with your doc.
at you're height you should be about 115, you're not terribly overweight or obese, but you are on the heavier side of the fence and need to keep a handle on it.
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