How do I know if I look fat?

A BMI number is designed to give you an idea of how much body fat you have as a ratio of your weight to height. It's measured by taking your weight in kilograms and dividing it by your height in meters squared. A reading at or over 30 means you're obese. A reading at or over 40 is severe obesity.
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How can u tell if ur fat?

Adult Body Mass Index
  1. If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range.
  2. If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range.
  3. If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range.
  4. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.
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How do I know if I'm fat or chubby?

How Do I Determine my Body Mass Index? In general, If your BMI is between 18 and 25 you are a normal weight. If your BMI ranges between 25 to 30 you are overweight. If you're BMI is over 30 you're considered obese.
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How do you know if you are skinny or fat?

A person who is sarcopenic obese will have high fat mass and low muscle mass. One of the best ways to determine whether you may be skinny fat is to have your body composition analyzed and your percentage of body fat determined.
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Can you tell if someone is overweight by looking at them?

You can't actually tell determine whether a person is overweight or obese just by their appearance, despite what many think. You can't actually tell determine whether a person is overweight or obese just by their appearance, despite what many think.
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What's considered chubby?

This is what might politely be called the chubby category, with body mass indexes (a measure of weight for height) of 25 to 30. A woman, for instance, who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs between 146 and 175 pounds.
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How much should a 13 year old weigh?

How Much Should My 13-Year-Old Weigh? The average weight for a 13-year-old boy is between 75 and 145 pounds, while the average weight for a 13-year-old girl is between 76 and 148 pounds. For boys, the 50th percentile of weight is 100 pounds. For girls, the 50th percentile is 101 pounds.
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Why am I skinny but have a belly?

Common reasons for someone to have belly fat even when they're skinny is: Being too sedentary (inactive), which builds visceral fat around the organs and abdominal fat. Eating too many processed foods, which stores at the belly.
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Why is my face so chubby but I'm skinny?

Often, extra fat in your face is the result of excess body fat. Losing weight can contribute to fat loss and help slim down your body and face. Cardio, or aerobic exercise, is any type of physical activity that increases your heart rate. It's widely considered a highly effective method for weight loss.
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What is the maximum weight for a 15 year old?

The following is an example from the growth charts. A 5 foot 7 inches 15-year-old boy should be anywhere from 105 to 149 pounds. A 15-year-old girl with 5 foot 3 inches height should have a weight between 92 and 135 pounds.
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What is underweight for a 14 year old?

Underweight: BMI is below the 5th percentile age, gender, and height. Healthy weight: BMI is equal to or greater than the 5th percentile and less than the 85th percentile for age, gender, and height.
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Can you see abs through fat?

For men, if you're around six to 17 percent body fat, your abs should be noticeably visible. For women, the range is 14 to 24 percent body fat. Definition will start to show on the higher end (17 percent for men, 24 percent for women), and your abs will become more sculpted as that number lowers.
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Is it OK to not have a flat stomach?

It is perfectly normal! The muscles of the stomach and abdomen aren't meant to be flat, unless it is a specific body type. Some people starve themselves of all muscle and fat to appear thin and having a flat stomach, but it isn't natural nor healthy in the slightest. Embrace your lovely curves!
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Why is my lower belly so big?

There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Improving nutrition, increasing activity, and making other lifestyle changes can all help. Belly fat refers to fat around the abdomen.
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Will I lose weight during puberty?

Lean body mass in girls diminishes from approximately 80 percent to 75 percent by the end of puberty, while the amount of body fat increases. In comparison, the percentage of lean muscle mass in boys increases from about 80 percent to 90 percent by the time they reach adulthood.
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How can I stop feeling fat?

What to do when you're feeling fat
  1. Stop trying to lose weight. I mean it. ...
  2. Stop swimming. Build a bridge instead. ...
  3. Shift your habits. To stop 'feeling fat', there are some proactive things you can do right now about it. ...
  4. Stick within the 'enjoyment zone'. ...
  5. Clear out your wardrobe. ...
  6. You don't need to love your body.
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What is considered a big girl?

U.S. Averages. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute indicates that a healthy weight for a woman who is 5 feet, 4 inches tall ranges from 110–140 pounds with a BMI of 19–24. A woman whose BMI score is above 25 is considered overweight and 30 and above is considered obese.
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How much should a female weigh?

The average American woman 20 years old and up weighs 170.6 pounds and stands at 63.7 inches (almost 5 feet, 4 inches) tall. And the average waist circumference? It's 38.6 inches.
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At what age does losing weight get hard?

As we reach our 30's, our bodies usually need less energy, meaning we may not be able to eat the way we did in our 20's. Then, as you move past 40 and head to middle age, changes in muscle, hormones and metabolism all make it harder to stay trim.
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What size should my waist be?

Now that you've measured your waist circumference you need to know what it means. To have your best chance at maintaining good health, you should aim for: Men should have a waist circumference of 40 inches or less. Women should have a waist circumference of 35 inches or less.
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How tall is the average 19 year old female?

According to a 2018 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average height among all American women, age 20 and up, is 5 foot 4 inches tall.
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