my 10 year old sister is a little over weight. Shes 5 foot 3. And her birthday is on May 29, 1995. Shes turning 11 soon. She weights 97 pounds. Is she over weight? And could it get serious when getting older.
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I really don't see a problem with that weight. My daughter just tuned 12 last month, she is about 5'3" also and weighs 100 pounds even. She is quite thin. When she worries about "getting fat" I just have to remind her that she is still growing and needs to eat, but eat good foods and not junk because it is not really how much you eat that puts on the weight, it is what you eat.\nI have also noticed that right before she has a growth spurt in height, she gets a little, I don't know, "rounder"\nand her jeans get a little tight but a couple of weeks later they fit her again in the waist but now they are too short. If she is really worried about it then maybe you could get her to walk or go bike riding with you. I have found with my kids and siblings that they did not become worried about weight themselves, rather it was something somebody else said or did to make them worry about it in the first place.\nGood luck, I hope you come up with something to make her feel more confident.
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it is so sad how someone can just lose themselves! she needs help and she also needs food, when your 5 ft 4 you should NOT be aiming for 95lbs, waaaaaayyyyy too light! there is NOTHING to be proud of about being under weight, too many people have lost their life's that way! poor thing, she really NEEDS to go to therapy or something, i am glad that her mother is concerned about her and she is doing the right thing, it is not your fault if she refuses to eat, she needs support and help to realize what is going on. \n\ngood luck and god bless!♥
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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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People- People, you're missing the point, she's 5 feet and 7inches- plus, she's 170 pounds,not 5"2 and 170 pounds- for the height of 5"7, it's not bad. now i'm a guy, am 5"6\nand weigh around 180-  I would say, for a guy, that's not too bad, but for a girl, she can loose about i'd say -maybe 20-25 pounds to be around 145 or even alittle less to have a good figure, you will feel much better with yourself. \nBut it's all in a matter of one's taste! \nDon't let anyone pressuring you into thinking you're fat- and have to do major weight change. Think ahead of how you want to loose that weight, and again, don't feel pressured, because that can just mess up your whole eating order, and then nothing will work later on in life. Be paitent, and discuss with someone who knows these kinds of things, who can help you properly loose that weight that you, yourself feel that you have to get rid of! Don't  jump into doing things you're not sure about!
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I know how hard it must be for both of you. I've always been overweight and all the little boys used to say really ugly things to me. My poor mother had to console me everyday after school. The best advice I can give is to just be there for her. Find an activity that she can excel in (basketball could be wonderful if she's going to be 6'2")whether it's sports, art, or music and support her wholeheartedly. Also I know for a fact that horses are very therapeutic for the mind, so if it's possible enroll her in riding lessons. I know there were times I felt my only friend was my horse and I was sure glad to have him.
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Yeah, That's a good weight because of your height my girl is 5'7 and weigh 160 I don't know where it's all at I think it's behind her because I never seen a small stomach so beautiful so you a little skinny for your age!!!!!
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No, you are not overweight.  Check out http://www.tbfinc.com/overweight.htm\nNot showing you this as a weight loss thing but for the weight chart (quickest one I could find).\nI'm 17 year old female and a sophomore in NROTC (Marine Corps Option).  We have to keep a certain weight (or they look at our body fat %).  I'm 5'5-5'6 but my weight goes between 129-135...depending on my water consumption and amount of time im working out that week.  I've got very little body fat though, lots of muscle mass.\n  http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/l/blweightfemale.htm\nYou are still within a good weight even by Marine Corps standards so don't listen to the few idiots on here.\nIf you feel "overweight" start working out...even lightly.  If you gain lbs after that chances are its muscle or water--not fat.
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yes my sister but she lost about 130 lbs so far she is looking pretty good now.she can breathe easier and just looks so healthy.
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I have a two friends that sound like you.  They have been going to weight watchers the last couple of months and look fabulous.  I think the support they get has been the difference and since your mom is no longer with you, they may be the motivation that you need.  Give them a try and get exercising.  By the way, it should not be taking over your life.  Happiness should.  Good Luck!
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Yep, enroll her in a sports activity she would enjoy.  Such as  softball, soccer, swimming, anything.  If she is just a little heavy and 10 yo, she should not be worrying about her weight.   She should be having fun.  The best thing is to be active and enjoy.  \n\nMom take your daughter for nightly walks, good bonding time. You can talk about anything under the sun.  Don't do it as a way to get your daughter to lose weight but a way for you and your daughter to build agood relationship.  If you begin this habit now, she might be willing to continue it through those rough patches.  \n\nKeep fresh fruit and veggies in the house.  Get rid of the junk food.  It helps no one, and I mean no one.  Model good eating for your daughter.  Don't force her onto her own diet but have the whole family eat healthy this summer.  \n\nMy biggest concern is yoru daughter developing that terrible habit, judging herself byher looks and how thin she is.  It is a nasty habit and extremely hard to break.  She is only 10, she does not need to worry about it.
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I am the same height as you and the healthiest weigh for our height is 135lbs. You are within the healthy weight range, just at the height of the scale. Don't stress about it, alot of girls put on a few extra pounds during puberty. You'll thin out around 16 years old. Just exercise a 1/2 hour per day. You are OK!
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I am 54 yo and have been skinny all my life no matter how much I eat.  People used to say things like that to me all the time.  Over time I learned to ignore them.  If you are healthy and feel good just be happy and ignore stupid people.
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You would have to weigh 150 pounds to be overweight (at 5' 2')\n101 pounds is UNDER weight for your height.\n\nYou may get taller still, so if you want to check to see if you are under or over you can check on WebMd.com\n\nClick on the link in the source below to check it out.
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It doesn't sound like you are overweight, but everyone is different and it is dificult to go by weight and height only. I was told my ideal weight was to loose four stone, but after two I realised I was ok and, when I lost 9 lbs more, I looked awful - really unhealthy and ill. \n\nBest thing to do at the moment is not to loose weight as you are still very young and it could be really bad for your health, stopping things like your breasts growing. If you just watch what you are eating, do lots of exercise and let yourself finish growing (when you're around 20), you will find that you stretch and slim out anyway.\n\nWho cares what other people think anyway? Most girls are really bitchy when it comes to this kind of thing. Ignore them and enjoy becomming a woman.
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Yes, my fiance is 6'3" and weighs around 150 lbs. He's diabetic, and when he's upset he doesn't eat a lot. Not eating isn't good for his health 'cause of the diabetes, so I'm hoping that he'll really enjoy my cooking after we're married. I'm very pudgy, very very full hourglass figure, I look like the Pillsbury Dough GIrl. I hope some of it rubs off on him!
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I have never been a 14y/o girl but a was a R.N. that worked for many years on psychiatric units and on an adolescent unit for a total of about a year.\n\nIt sounds normal that you and your sister don't get along and that you're concerned about it. Try to get along with her but realize that it may not be until you and she get older that it's possible to get along. My brother and I fought frequently until I was 18y/o. Now we are best friends.\n\nIt is normal to feel some anxiety when questioning relationships with friends. At 63y/o I still deal with that. Are there things that you and they could talk about that might make it possible to remain friends? That might help some.\n\nAs a 14y/o girl it is normal to be anxious about your weight and anything that relates to how you look and how attractive you are to the opposite sex. Your body has probably already started to make major changes and you know that your body will continue to change as you continue to mature. All of this makes a person unsure of themself because it's so new for you.\n\nAll of us worry about what other people think of us. Some people aren't aware of this in themselves and a lot of people lie about this. They say that they don't care what other people think but really they do; but they want other people to "think" they don't care. At 14y/o it is normal to be more concerned about this because of all the physical and emotional changes you are going through.\n\nOne way to help yourself not worry is to tell yourself the truth. When thoughts come into your mind, that doesn't automatically mean they are true or valid. The problem is that thoughts cause emotions whether they are true or not.\n\nWhen you worry about your appearance, you can break into that worrying by telling youself that you don't have to look "perfect" to look "good".If you believe in God, so much the better. Then you can tell yourself that God decided to create you the way you are and that God does not make mistakes.\n\nThe idea is that when you keep telling yourself something that is both true and positive, that your emotions will follow and that you will feel good. It's like looking at the glass as 1/2 full or 1/2 empty. Both are true but thinking of the glass 1/2 full will cause you to feel good and thinking about the glass 1/2 empty will cause you to feel bad and worry.\n\nSome of the other answers had good suggestions. Physical exercise helps a person be able to tolerate stress better. Being involved with some activity helps keep your mind off of thoughts that make you feel bad but are not necessarilly the truth.\n\nThe more you can talk about these feelings and concerns with trusted adults and with girlfriends, the more you will be able to put things in perspective and see yourself as a normal 14 y/o girl and are going through things all other 14y/o girls go through.\n\nYou seem like a very nice girl and your parents should be very proud of you. It is a blessing to them from God that you were born to be their daughter.
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In my opinion, the last thing you need on your mind is losing weight at your age. Don't worry about gaining weight, you are still a growing child. You can't stop gaining no matter how hard you try. Don't start losing any more weight, continuing eating and being a preteen.