I got this scale at target for 30 bucks and im not sure if its accurate or not. Im scared though I have always been thin ,but since college I have gained that freshmen 15. I am 5 ft 0 and weigh 115 pounds and the scale says im 35% body fat!?!?! Thats like obese! I an not the most athletic person, but  I have tried to take classes and work out  and I don't eat too much of the wrong stuff.
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BMI isn't the same thing as body fat.  \nI would trust a scale to tell me my BMI as long as it knew how tall I was, because it's a simple math formula. But body fat percentage depends on other things than your height and weight.
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Compared to other girls your height and age, your weight is right in the middle.  Your BMI is 20 - and normal is 18.5 - 25.0, so you are closer to the Underweight than Overweight range, which is normal for someone who isn't fully grown.\n\nAnother measure is the "waist-hip ratio".  Your waist divided by your hips is 25/35 = 71%.  70% is considered ideal, so you are doing good there, too.
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it is normal, mine does the same thing, most people's weight can fluctuate easily by 6 pounds or even more. just weigh yourself once a week and that will tell you a better average than weighing in 2 or morwe times per day. but do not worry, it happens to all of us.
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I don't think it's legitimate.\nI did the questionnaire. No where does it ask how tall I am, what I weight, my body fat percentage or any "real" information that an actual study would need.  (I did try to enroll in a real study of weight loss at a hospital so I'm familiar with how it works.)\nI wrote down the confirmation number and took the survey again. I used all different answers. The confirmation number was the same.  To me, that's bogus.\nI did a quick search on "dietstudy.com and scam" and found out that when you call they ask for $300 upfront to "enroll" in the study.  No legitimate scientific study asks for money.
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http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/aa122915/aa126305\n\nIt sounds like you are probably a very healthy weight for your size. I wouldn't worry about it at all.
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hell no, if someone told u that u r overweight, they are nuts!! if you ask me , thats a perfect weight for your height!!!!
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some people are just thin.....you should ask your doctor if you are at a healthy weight....he/she can probably tell more by looking at you than someone could over the computer......your frame size and fat percentage are big factors
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people who are overweight can have major differences in body composition (the amounts of muscle, fat, and bone they have). An athlete might be considered overweight because of extra muscle, while a less fit person of the same height and weight might have less muscle but be overweight because of too much body fat....so i guess what im saying is that you need more than a scale. people these days believe that 50 pounds is the way to go..seriously..i know this may sound cliche but seriously don't just follow the crowd! if you think you're about right weight, then thats good. i think you're pretty good if you stay at where you're at but if you really think you've gained too much weight, let your doctor help you decide whether you have a weight problem. Your doctor has measured your height and weight over time and knows whether or not you're growing normally.  i personally don't think you weight too much but if you're really concered...try watching what you eat...you know, writing it down and really making sure what you eat is appropriate. and also get more exercise. don't go on an all out crazy exercise thing...just try to increase your physical activity a bit more each day...well we all should be doing that but still...you'll see major results..i promise!! \n:)
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You are currently near the top of the healthy weight range for your height, which means you may be at risk for becoming overweight.  But if you're still growing and you add another inch or two, then that won't necessarily be a problem.  \n\nLosing five pounds sounds doable.  Just cut back on the junk food and sodas (I know, that's hard for teenagers but it's worth it to your health) and work a little more exercise into your life.  You'll be glad you did.\n\n(See the Ideal Body Weight Calculator for Kids and Adults at the link below.)
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Some people do have a naturally thinner body type (ectomorphs); however, I would say you are a little on the thin side from your weight and height. I wouldn't be able to say for sure unless I saw your picture though. In reality, you should not be asking "am I too skinny" you should be asking "am I in shape". It is possible to be 95 pounds and still look fat, and it is also possible for you to be 120 and look thinner than you do now. How? Aerobic exercise + weight training + 400-600 calories more than what you eat now a day. That will make you put on weight, but it will be muscle weight, tone down, and become more healthy. It will also help prevent osteoporosis which is common in people who are very thin.
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its impossible to say with that information. \ni'm 27, 6 foot and weigh around 105 kg. that puts me on a obese scale. in fact i go to the gym regularly and am quite built and have very little bodyfat, so the information you supplied isn't very useful.\nif you want i can email you the formula to work out your bodyfat percentage, which is far more accurate.\nbut really, the questions you should be asking yourself is am i happy? do i like the way i look? why do i care what other people think? and am i too young to be worried about this? \npeople your age are still growing, being fat or thin doesn't mean you will be like that in a years time, if i were you i wouldn't worry about it.
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Hell**********no!!! Ur r probably one of the skinniest ppl i kno! And having 14% body fat is nothing!!!\nLuv,\nkelsi
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i lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks recently from 136 to 115 and i am still not crazy about my body, but i have had 2 kids, i wear a 1,3,5--the 1 is in my old levis my mom bought me a few years back after my first child saying she was buying them b/c i would never be that size again(HA HA) proved her wrong, i have a pair of tommys on right now and they are a 5 and alittle big, i just dont like the fat, and yes most people say how can 115 pound woman have fat, but yes i do left over from my kids, hope this helped
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I know exactly what you mean, I am considered overweight according to the scale chart I have provided. I am 5'1 as well and I am about 135 lbs. But what you need to take in cosideration is your body frame. Are u a small, medium, or large frame body. If you can grip your wrist with your thumb and your pointer finger then ur small frame if not then you gotta estimate approximately how much space theres between those two fingers and label yourself as medium or large frame, then refer to the chart to see your ideal weight for you height.\n\nBut you know that its good to know that as long as you dont look your weight then its all good. Unfortunately when we see ourselves nude we feel fat, but with clothes you can hide those rolls and love handles. So decide how much weight you need to loose, Im sure its not alot, maybe some situps will just tone your stomach and you dont need to loose pounds.\n\ngood luck.
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Tha is normal,you are not alone some of my friends and me are dishonest when it comes to heights and weights!Good for you,you hit your lies and now it is justified by your real weight!
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depends on your body fat percentage.\n\ntechnically, it's 135 lbs for 5'5".  so, yes...  you're Overweight.  i'm a bit taller than you, and when i was in highschool i got that big.  you might wanna try some bike riding and situps....\n\nor gong-fu...  taiji...  anything to get you moving on a HEALTHY lifestyle before it's too late.
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A method for evaluating your weight is "body mass index" (BMI)which compares weight with height.  Having a BMI above 25 means that you need to shed some pounds.  Any amount over 29 is thought to be obese.  With the info you have given your BMI is sitting at 22-23 which means you have an optimal weight!!  Don't allow society to tell you what your body should look like.  Take care of yourself and eat right but don't stress over a little extra something here or a little there.  Life is too short.  Make peace with your body and be grateful for all that it does for you everyday!