In need of advice/personal thoughts on weight...

Okay, so I'm a seventeen year old girl, I'm 5 foot 7, and I weigh 142 pounds. (Though it varies from 139.5-143.5 day to day.) Am I overweight for my height and age? I've never been on the skinny side, I mean not since I was really little. My highest weight was 177, back when I was Sophomore in High School. Back then I was never really concerned about my weight, but I'm pretty sure I was considered fat. The summer going into my Junior year in high school I started exercising (you know situps and such, some running) for at least 30 minutes at least three times a week before going to sleep, by the time school started back up I was at 168. (Okay not a big difference I know, but it was to me.) So back in August of 2008 I weighed 168, I started drinking only water (before that it was soda), and I started running at least 4 nights out of the week, but it was never easy to continue for long distances. I would get dizzy and almost pass out; always thought it was because I wasn't in shape? By February of 2009, I weighed around 144. Now I just can't seem to lose anymore weight. I had to stop running months ago due to new found heart problems (which explains my lack of tolerance for exercise), but I still only drink nothing but water. I have a bad habit of counting calories now. Everyone says that I'm fine and that I don't need to lose weight, but I really don't consider myself to have a nice body at all. I don't know if being seventeen and 5'7, while weighing 142 is really healthy or not? And, what really bothers me is that I have a somewhat chubby face (I always have basically) and I don't know what to do to get rid of it? I would consider my problem areas my face, stomach (it's not big but it's not flat like I want it to be), and thighs. Any advice?

How much are you eating in a day? My guess is to little. I am also 5"7 but 26 years old. The chubby face will likely go away on its own as you get older. And from the sounds of it all you need to do is tone a bit. Can you try weight lifting?

For your height 142 is considered a normal weight, anywhere between 130 and 150 is normal I believe. I think you should talk to your doctor about how you are feeling, they are likely to be able to give you good advice that is healthy.

If you are eating to few calories in a day dizziness can be caused (aside from the heart problems). As well it can cause you store excess fat and will not let it go. Remember weight loss has to be healthy or your body will not respond.

Hi- I'm also 5'7" and struggled with my weight in high school, I think my highest weight was 155 lbs, and I was very unhappy- nothing fit quite right. During my first year of college, with exposure to better food- more salads, vegetables at meals and just walking to class (I didn't do any formal exercise) I somehow dropped 25 lbs.  I eat at least 2000 calories a day, and exercise when I can- but my weight has pretty much stayed at 130 for the past year.  So, I really do believe that little lifestyle changes like walking at least an hour a day (it can be broken up) and just adding more greens help. I also felt my face was very chubby until about 135 lbs, but now that I look back at pictures, it was just slightly fuller than it is now, and a fuller face keeps you looking young :)

Depending on you're frame size you are at a healthy weight to a little overweight. The weight range for some one 5'7" is 128-160lbs.  The reason your face is a little chubby is probably because your body is still growing. Women don't finish getting rid of their "baby fat" until they are in their 20's when everything is done redistributing. For your tummy and thighs I would work out some...crunches, walking, or anything that is good for toning.