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 Am i at a good weight for my height?
I am 156 pounds, 5 foot 10 inches tall, 16 years old (girl)...


 Am i fat, average or skinny?
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. 13 years old
. 5 ft. 3 1/2 in.
.112 lbs.
. size small top
.size 1/3 pant
.play soccer, rock climb and do hip hop
Am I fat, average or skinny, please ...


 Can You Lose Weight WITHOUT Exercise.?
I am 250 lbs and have a broken ankle so no form of exercise would be good right now or even in the future because of all the pressure on it. Can I lose weight if I watch and eat only healthy things???...


 Is it ok to drink eggs?
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 This guy at school keeps calling me fat...am I?
This guy at school won't leave me alone. He constantly teases me about everything, my weight, my clothes...etc. Since I have extremely low self confidence...I'm starting to take it to ...


 Should I lose weight?
Please be honest... I'm the girl haha

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 Would a 600 calorie a day diet help me to lose weight?
I exercise a lot too, and if I eat 600 cals a day, would I lose weight? If so, how much and how quickly?
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 PLEASE hELP ME!!!?
okay so i need to lose weight majorly. i developed a workout plan. any suggestions?


Monday: 60 minutes on treadmill.

Tuesday: 25 minutes on treadmill and 20 minutes DDR.<...


 Debate between me and my husband?
My husband and I are debating about many calories a person burns when exercising.

My stance:
A bigger person burns more calories doing the same exercises a thinner person does for the ...


 Am i fat??? (pic inside) weight problems help!?!?!?
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 Can I lose weight with just exercise, no real diet?
Just wondering if it a realistic hope to lose weight with only exercise? I love to exercise, but can't stand dieting....


 How do I lose weight without starving myself or going on a diet?
I am 15 years old and I am five foot eight and weigh 147 lbs. I am in the entertainment industry and I think I need to lose weight. I would like to weigh 130 lbs. I have tried everything but nothing ...


 Could i have an eating disorder?
im 15, 5'7 and im 111 lbs. just 4 months ago i was 127 lbs. iv been starving myself and making myself puke up my dinners. Its like there is a voice in the back of my head telling me im fat all ...


 Im 14 and im 5ft.9in. is that normal?
Ok so everyone says im really tall nd stuff well because i am! but do u guys think ill still keep growing?? because i really hate being tall i wish i was a lilttle bit shorter like 5ft.7in. or ...


 If a woman is 5'4'' and 170 lbs, exactly how obese is she?Would she be chubby or closer to disturbingly chunky
P.S. I appreciate all sorts of body types and do not discriminate against larger ladies...I'm just wondering....


 Ok... I am 5"5 or 5"6 about and i weigh 120 lbs... is that ok?? i feel so fat.. no joke!?
All i know is that i have friends that are so skinny.. and then there is me.. i think i am fat but my friends dont.. and idk if i should trust them or not because idk if they are just saying that ...


 I'm 13 years oldand I want to lose weight??what do U think??
Should I

a)just take walks(in the the morning b/4 skool and after my HW is done in the afternoon,eat the three full(but mot oversized,I know) meals a day(healthy meals)play sports w/ my ...


 Am I fat????
im 13 years old and i weight 117 pounts
is that normal? am i overweight? pleeeezz tell me!!!
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oh and im a girl, ...


 Am I couch potato???
I spend about 4-5 hours a day watching TV, playing video games, or on the computer during the week.
On weekends I spend about 8-9 hours a day doing this.
I consume 4000-5000 calories a day.T...


 My BMI, am i over wieght?
I am about 5'1 , 32 D bra size, size 3 pants and 123 pounds..am i over weight?...



theamazingkate!
What should I say to my dad?
I am 16. I am 5'1" and I weigh about 125 pounds. Which isn't tiny. But it's not huge either. My dad often makes comments about me being fat. "Have you told anyone you are 7 months pregnant?" (I'm NOT!) and sometimes if I am eating doritos or something he will throw them away if I leave the room. It makes me feel horrible. I personally don't think I am that horribly obese, but i feel awful when he does things like that. I've told my mom that it hurts me a lot, and she agrees that he shouldn't do that. She says that he is just overly aware of his un-toned body, and takes it out on me. I have to stop this though. I can't take it anymore. What do I do?
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He's not a bad father. I love him very much. He does a lot for me, and i appreciate all of it.
                     




Lady Macbeth
I say you tune up your acting skills, and next time he makes a comment, start balling your eyes out. Thatll get to him. Then tone up your body to as he cant say those things to you anymore. Then return the favor, without being too rude. Perhaps that will motivate him to tone up too


mrklcoac2002
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You need to tell DAD how this makes you feel . Tell him that when he says those mean nasty things to you that you just wanna cry and that it's WRONG, PLAIN WRONG for him to make fun of his own flesh and blood .


Mike Rules
Your dad is probably disappointed that his kid sits on the couch all day instead of being active and healthy. But anyway, I think 132lb is your maximum healthy weight.


Princess
Oh hunny....this is awful. I don't know you or your overall personality so it's hard to say exactly what you should do. I guess the question is have you EVER said anything to him about this? Or do you just keep quiet? Maybe a good temper tantrum about it would shock him into keeping HIS mouth shut. I'm not suggesting you be disrespectful but sometimes it take a shock factor for others to see the damage they are doing. Good luck....I'm sure you are beautiful!


TravelBug
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Just tell him how you feel. Don't dance around the subject to try and make it easier on him. He hurts you with his words and actions and it must stop. You may want to suggest that if his own body image issues are what is triggering his comments that he should take himself to the gym and watch what he puts in his mouth, instead of this passive aggressive behavior of his. The things we eat and the way we eat are taught to us by our parents. He should own up to the fact that he's not perfect, no one is.

And the biggest issue of all is that he is contributing to the possible birth of an eating disorder.


Coo Bird
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you know what bothers people like that...kindness...kill him with it...what a turd he is....and if that doesn't work...start doing the same thing to him


jstrain5676@sbcglobal.net
JUST REMEMBER ONLY 2 MORE YEARS TO TOLERATE HIM!

Secondly, don't listen to what he says or don't pay attention to what he does. He is craving attention and you are giving him what he wants. Sounds like he needs to see a psychologist for a mental disorder.

Most of all, be comfortable within your own skin. Don't let his or anyone else's opinion hurt your feelings. You are a strong woman. Remember the old addage : "What doesn't kill us, makes us STRONGER!" Its true, my dad treated me the same way and he was very fat.


dlow1972
Tell him he is abusing you both verbally and mentally. Let him know you are well aware of your own body and that you will watch your own figure. Meanwhile, it sounds like your dad has an unhealthy obsession with you and needs to seek some help! Your mother needs to step-up and question him about his thoughts and about this obsession and protect you from him.


tercir2006
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I agree with open honest conversation. Let him know how you feel when he teases you on your size, and that you need his support to help loose the weight.

Just my opinion, you are somewhat over weight. The good news is that you can change that. But to do so you will have to change your eating habits and start incorporating more healthy exercises into your life habits too.

I'm not trying to be insensitive to your situation, you have two battles to deal with. First, your father is doing more harm than good by destroying your self esteem. This actually lessens the desire to control your weight, so find someone who can and will be supportive of your efforts. Second, your weight is another issue: being overweight like that will lead to diabetes and other health issues that will seriously shorten your life.

Regardless of whether you have support or not, start loosing the weight and become dedicated to that end, and don't give up until you succeed. YOU CAN SUCCEED. You will. And you will be happier for it too.

But remember, it is a life long commitment to control your weight. Stay away from fast foods, junk foods and large portions.

Eat smart and be healthy.


Not Allie
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Dear, that is abuse. My father used to do similar things to me (and I was around 5'0 and 100 pounds), and I ended up with an eating disorder. Write him a note and leave it on his dresser, and if he doesn't stop, ask your mom to get the two of you into therapy. He needs it to stop being abusive, and you could probably use the self-esteem boost.

Good luck, honey. ♥


bobby
tell him that u cant help that u are built the way u are and if he has a problem about weight go find some help. Any ways my ex girlfriend was 195lbs and only 5/6 so u are really small compared to her and a lot of other people actually u probably look healthy
and your not fat


c.a.s.o.m.e.s.
wow. well, you are defiantely just right with your weight, so don't let your father convince you otherwise. try having your mom talk to him first, and if that doesn't work, try confronting him openly. say something like "do you think i'm fat or something?" if he says no, than ask him why he acts the way he does. if he says yes, than ask why. remind him that you are not a supermodel, you're a human being! your weight is nothing at all to be ashamed of for your height, i would know.

also, you can just loose it and free style scream at him too. which ever you're more comfortable with. but i suggest some sort of strategized approach so you can come out on top.


Keep.It.Simple
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Well, someone famous once said "It only bothere you if you let it". I believe that The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. Yes his words hurt you and it doesnt help you in anyway. Your Mom may be right about why he does it. So you can do what I said above or just tell him off. Best!


ilse72
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At 5'!" and 125 pounds, you have an average BMI. You are not overweight. I am sure your dad is afraid you will get heavy when he sees you snacking but he is handling it in a cruel manner.

What you need to do is tell your dad that you are not overweight. That you know he loves you but how can he hurt you so much? I am sure he doesn't even realize he is hurting you (men can be SO dense...like the one above who asked why you are eating doritos when you are overweight...you aren't overweight!). Tell him that words and actions hurt. That the things he says not only make you feel bad but make you question whether or not he really loves you. If you let him know how he is making you feel, he will probably think twice about making such comments again. However, expect him to slip up a few times before he gets out of the habit.


Amber
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Your Dad may be insecure about himself...like your mom says... although, he does have no right to take it out on you. Have you ever seen him let it hurt you? Maybe just bust out crying when he says or does something like that? Maybe its going to take you telling him what you truly feel. I can tell you, you can only take so much " emotional abuse" until you just snap... usually then its too late to solve anything. Just maybe break down and tell him how you feel....better yet, SHOW him how you feel and see if that helps.


SnuffySmith
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Kate, He wants you to be healthier but is going about it the wrong way. Your mom should tell him that girls don't appreciate that kind of talk because they respond differently than boys would. Sometimes men don;t mean to hurt your feelings, but if you let them know they should adjust their attitude.


sexyleilani
print out what you wrote and show him. Sometimes when parents see things in writing, its better than presenting it to them. So, print this out and show your dad. I bet he will be embarrassed. Your size is good enough for your height. So, let him have it and when he reads it he will know how you feel.


Helle
just say the truth!! Tell him directly, what Ur doin is hurting my feelings and your making me feel bad about myself


Poobear
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Sounds like daddy just affraid of the fact that his little girl is growing up and he can't deal with your maturity, he needs to stop judging you and allow you to be yourself, you are not fat and he is about to plant that seed in your head that you are, so be strong and don't allow him to, next time he makes a comment about you, say very nicely, " all dad, don't be such a hater!"


crabbyarse03
I hate to tell anyone to ignore their parent, but you have to stick with your mom on this one. You already know he is wrong, so don't let it get to you.


princessa_marta
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Sit down and honestly talk to your dad, express your feelings. And if you can, maybe lose some weight, but if you don't want to, don't bother. Just eat healthy and exercise cuz everyone needs that no matter how fat or thin you are.


Ashlee M
I think you should sit down and speak with him personally on how it hurts your feelings. It's too bad your dad can't think before he says something hurtful. And by the way, you are tiny by my books! I'm 5'2" and weigh 130-135 lbs. :)


joanna t
Well if your preganet tell him but, if your not,tell him.Just tell him how you fill.And tell your dad you love him so,so,so,so,somuch!!!


That Chick acisseJ
You probably aren't obese at all
your father just wants the best for his daughter
he wants you to be pretty and happy with yourself
trust me, i had the same problem with my dad
Just tell him how it makes you feel and that if you are happy with how you look, he should be happy for you
Not many people are truly comfortable with the way they look even if they have a good body
Tell your dad that if you are healthy and happy then he should not have a problem with your weight- Does he want you to go anorexic or something?


slrocksmysocks41
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Tell him how much it hurts you when he says stuff like that. Be honest with him. Ask him not to say things like that anymore. If your dad loves you, he will listen and he will stop.


WiserAngel
Unfortunately your dad is a very bad communicator. He thinks by humiliating you that its going to help you lose weight. Instead, its only going to drive a wedge between you and your dad. The only thing you can try with him is to say, "Dad, when you say those things to me, I know you are just trying to help, but your comments are hurtful. If you want to help me lose weight than be POSITIVE." What he needs to understand is that he's your roll model and his current style can only lead to trouble. If you are afraid to talk to you dad like I suggested, couldn't your mother have this talk with him?

I swear some parents don't know how they are messing up there kids with their inability to communicate in a healthy manner!!!

Please know that you are beautiful no matter what he says.


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