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  [Posted 7/14/2012 9:15:03 PM]  Weight Loss?

[MapleCat2017]


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I have had a drop in weight over the past 2 weeks. I have been 112-115 since my freshman year of high school, I am now going to be a senior and I now weigh 107. Before I was 113, so I lost 6 pounds!



The BMI calculator states that I am under weight when I reach 101 (I am 5'2").



Is this healthy? If not, how do I keep my weight from dropping any lower?




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  [Posted 7/14/2012 10:21:39 PM]  Weight Loss?

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BMI is completely worthless.  If you feel fine,your energy levels are alright, and as long as you're eating don't worry about it.




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  [Posted 7/15/2012 11:25:01 AM]  Weight Loss?

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Most of those charts and whatnot are total garbage. My junior high wrestling coach had an 8 pack, and the most cut and defined muscles I've ever seen, and he was as lean and healthy as a mofo. His BMI chart said he was obese. 


You should know yourself, whether or not your healthy. Or, a doctor can tell you in a quick little check up!



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  [Posted 7/16/2012 8:50:38 PM]  Weight Loss?

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MapleCat2017 wrote:


I have had a drop in weight over the past 2 weeks. I have been 112-115 since my freshman year of high school, I am now going to be a senior and I now weigh 107. Before I was 113, so I lost 6 pounds!



The BMI calculator states that I am under weight when I reach 101 (I am 5'2").



Is this healthy? If not, how do I keep my weight from dropping any lower?

You're pregnant.  Congratulations. 




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  [Posted 7/16/2012 10:25:37 PM]  Weight Loss?

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BrewPat wrote:


You're pregnant.  Congratulations. 

Either that or you have a very large tumor growing in your abdomen. Either way, congratulations.




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  [Posted 7/17/2012 8:25:15 PM]  Weight Loss?

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Its normal for your weight to fluctuate between 5 pounds due to water weight especially during the summer months so I don't think you will drastically loose anymore weight than you already have. If you are really concerned about your BMI though I would get a skin fold test done. Most athletic trainers and family doctors should know how to do a skin fold test. BMI calculators are based off the average person so if you're an elite athlete then your BMI may not fall into the average range.




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  [Posted 7/17/2012 11:36:18 PM]  Weight Loss?

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Skin fold tests are still fairly worthless.  They can fluctuate a great deal based on technique and just simply from where the person's body retains fat.




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