Am I losing weight too slowly?
Asked by xxst3phyxx on Jul 02, 2009
in Weight Loss
I am 14 and 5'2" and was 140 lbs. It's been about a year, and now I'm 130 lbs. Slow weight loss runs in my family and I keep a healthy diet and exercise 5-6 times a week, but I read forums about people that have lost 18 pounds in 2 months and I can't help but wonder if I'm doing something wrong. Am I?
Answer
Your rate of weight loss, 10 lbs a year, is perfect for your age. Teens should not lose weight quickly because they need calories to grow. Girls generally grow rapidly between the ages of 10 and 14. Your ideal weight increases with every inch you add. Furthermore, if you are building muscle, you will no lose weight even though your body composition is changing for the best.
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