if I'm only 5'1,would I be considered petite if I'm healthy weight?
970789
yes, even overweight. petite really just refers to height in womens clothing. Meaning you're short. or have short waist or whatnot. but they generally just make clothes up to about a size 16 (pants) in the section called petites.
581044
You sound just like my daughter. Hon, you're not fat. At least not unless you're only 4' tall
569924
Sure, to some women your height will matter.  Personally, I would feel awkward, not bad, to be with someone shorter than myself.  I'm 5'6 so that really hasn't been a problem. Actually, I usually go for guys within a couple of inches of my height so you'd fit perfect!
383568
Oh my god - Yea.... um, 170/5'6 is not fat by any stretch of the imagination, its healthy and i am sure someone will. Be careful not to look to people who just say nice things about the way you look though, you have intelligence and a lot to offer other than your body. Find someone who respects you for you,  and do not your self-esteem issues/body image problems get in the way of that.
934024
Wow you're a tall woman.  I'm 5'10 and I was a toothpick at 140! LOL  No kidding I was a size 10 at that weight.  So I think for you, you'd likely be an 8 at that weight which for your height is awfully thin.  So don't feel bad if you are 150-160 or even more, depending on your structure you could be very proportionate and slim looking at that weight, even though it seems like a lot, for your height it's perfect without being excessively thin.
770160
You're probably pretty solid...I'm 5'6 and 135 is the minimum I can weigh without starting to look too thin...my preferred range is 135 - 145.\n\nI would imagine you look pretty good...keep up the good work, but allow yourself some time for fun too! To maintain your weight, unless your eating habits are very poor, you should be able to do 1 hr a day 4 or 5 days a week...
724697
Yes, absolutely!  I am same height/weight, as long as it's muscle weight, it's fine!!  Most people don't believe it when I tell them how much I weigh, they think it's lower!!
857019
Could happen..but not likely!  Why are you so worried about your height??  You are a girl...so its ok to be short!!!!!!!!!
1032321
you are actually underweight... \nto calculate for ideal body weight is start with 100 pounds with a 5"0 frame... then add 5 pounds per inch. since you're 5"0 (100 lbs) and 8", 8x5 = 40 so that's 140 lbs for you. and don't forget, there is like a 15 to 20 allowance for that (usually for older women). \nhowever im concerned about your perception of your own body. just eat healthy to maintain that weight, but don't starve yourself. you need to incorporate protein in your diet and it looks like you haven't been eating much -- eat a little bit more and take mulitivitamins. drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.
52204
I dont think so. Their beauty comes with the whole package. They would definitely look different when they are taller. Pretty? That remains to be seen. Personally, I think petite ladies are more feminine and thus could look prettier to others.
27548
no you are not fat i am 5'7" and i weigh 137 and i am really skinny. so no you are a healthy weight
608660
I'm also fifteen and short. I'm 4'11" and was once your size awhile ago. All I did was take vitamins and ate a lil' healthier and I grew. I wish you all the luck in growing and I don't mean that in a saracastic way. I know what it feels like to be short. I'm still praying for that last inch to be five foot. I'm given hell about being short alll the time. So I feel your pain. Good luck and the worst it could be is you've stopped growing.
1167587
no, not at all.  that's roughly 119 pounds, which puts your BMI (Body Mass Index) at 21.1.  a normal BMI falls between 18.4 and 24.9, so you're well within the normal range.  anything below 18.4 is considered underweight, so I'm sure you're very healthy!
1028939
I'm a small framed 5'1, 17 year old girl. I weigh 90 pounds.
26856
At 23 you have finished growing naturally.\n\nThere are no totally safe methods to make you grow.\n\nWhat is so wrong with being petite?  Taller won't make you any better than you are right now.\n\nDon't think for a second that guys will find you more attractive if you are taller.  The right guy will not care how you look, he'll only care about how you are inside.\n\n(Most movie and tv stars are petite - shorter people look better on screen).\n\nIf you want to be tall to be a fashion model, then think again.  Tall is only one of the features required.  You also need endless patience and to get used to being permanently hungry.\n\nMy advice is to relax and enjoy how you are.
472770
Being petite does not make you any less attractive to guys.  I often prefer women of smaller stature.  As long as you still have curves that is all that matters. Don't beat yourself up about your height and weight.  As long as you have a good personality that is what counts.
339981
According to your height of 5' 5" your ideal healthy weight is 125 pounds. Your recommended weight range is between 119 and 149 pounds.