I'm 5'5" as well, and medium build. I used to weight 135, which is my "ideal", and well within the "normal body weight" for our height, weight and build.
You can check out your BMI (body mass index), but with your measurements, you are at a 22.5 BMI ("normal" BMI is between 18.5-24.9). You are right where you should be, according to this! :-)
If you want to try some new activities, as alysia suggested, that would be a good idea. May I suggest changing your goal from "losing weight" to something else....like "trying new sport/activity" or "gaining strength and flexibility"? Since you do not need to lose weight, maintaining a healthy and physically active lifestyle will be best for your emotional/mental health as well (not worrying about your body image and weight and number on a scale). Get out there and try something new..maybe you will lose weight, maybe you will gain more flexibility or a new skill...but you'll have fun!
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I'm 5'5" as well, and medium build. I used to weight 135, which is my "ideal", and well within the "normal body weight" for our height, weight and build.
You can check out your BMI (body mass index), but with your measurements, you are at a 22.5 BMI ("normal" BMI is between 18.5-24.9). You are right where you should be, according to this! :-)
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
If you want to try some new activities, as alysia suggested, that would be a good idea. May I suggest changing your goal from "losing weight" to something else....like "trying new sport/activity" or "gaining strength and flexibility"? Since you do not need to lose weight, maintaining a healthy and physically active lifestyle will be best for your emotional/mental health as well (not worrying about your body image and weight and number on a scale). Get out there and try something new..maybe you will lose weight, maybe you will gain more flexibility or a new skill...but you'll have fun!
October 14, 2008 - 1:02pmThis Comment
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