What would be considered thin for a 5'8" 19 year old female?
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Mimi_Mimi_2003
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I weigh about 119lbs now and I do strength training exercises as well so I don’t look too skinny fat but I don’t really look all that thin. What am I doing wrong? Could it be diet? I am vegetarian almost vegan(I don't really have milk or eggs most days) maybe my protein is low idk.
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Our perception of how we look is often skewed. Your height and weight is technically considered underweight so I doubt you look the way you think. Professional mental help will go a long way here.12
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Chef_Barbell wrote: »Our perception of how we look is often skewed. Your height and weight is technically considered underweight so I doubt you look the way you think. Professional mental help will go a long way here.
Endorsed. Ask your doctor what weight is most appropriate and healthful for you: She or he actually knows you, your health history, your overall body configuration (talking about things like width of shoulder bone structure and pelvis, and things of that sort - which matters in determining ideal weight; plus relative muscularity).
I'm concerned, too, that you may already be too thin, but misperceiving yourself. That's so easy to do! (I'd be quite thin at 119, on the border of too-thin . . . and I'm 3 inches shorter than you are.)3 -
I don’t have a doctor. Haven’t been inside a doctors office in 6+ years. I don’t even know how I would make an appointment or how much all of that would cost.0
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Mimi_Mimi_2003 wrote: »I don’t have a doctor. Haven’t been inside a doctors office in 6+ years. I don’t even know how I would make an appointment or how much all of that would cost.
Do you live on your own or with parents or other family? Could you ask someone you are close to for advice on making a doctor's appointment?
It's a little worrisome that you haven't seen a doctor since you were 13 years old. Not just to talk about your weight questions, but just for general health.
What country do you live in? That could help us point you in the right direction.4 -
Your profile says you're in Maryland, USA.
Do you have health insurance, or do your parents/guardians have health insurance that covers you?
Are you a college student, by any chance, since you're that age?
That might help us help you figure out how to see a doctor. I agree with SuzySunshine that you're overdue for general-health reasons, let alone questions about bodyweight.2 -
Your profile says you're in Maryland, USA.
Do you have health insurance, or do your parents/guardians have health insurance that covers you?
Are you a college student, by any chance, since you're that age?
That might help us help you figure out how to see a doctor. I agree with SuzySunshine that you're overdue for general-health reasons, let alone questions about bodyweight.
I don’t live in Maryland. I think my vpn does that. I actually live in Texas currently but I am not staying here long as I move around quite a bit. I just came to the states after living in Germany for a bit. Also i am not in college yet bc I don’t know what I want to do with my life. I just work whatever job available to make enough money to sustain myself.
I do think my mother has health insurance but I don’t actually know. When I was a child she never really took me to the doctors except a few times for some shots. But I am sort of scared to go the doctors after not going for so many years. Even if I could go I probably wouldn’t go at this point.
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SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Mimi_Mimi_2003 wrote: »I don’t have a doctor. Haven’t been inside a doctors office in 6+ years. I don’t even know how I would make an appointment or how much all of that would cost.
Do you live on your own or with parents or other family? Could you ask someone you are close to for advice on making a doctor's appointment?
It's a little worrisome that you haven't seen a doctor since you were 13 years old. Not just to talk about your weight questions, but just for general health.
What country do you live in? That could help us point you in the right direction.
I live on my own often but sometimes I live with my mother. I don’t think she would be of any help. I don’t really have any other family that could help with this either. So it’s all a bit confusing to me.
Currently I live in the states.
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Mimi_Mimi_2003 wrote: »Your profile says you're in Maryland, USA.
Do you have health insurance, or do your parents/guardians have health insurance that covers you?
Are you a college student, by any chance, since you're that age?
That might help us help you figure out how to see a doctor. I agree with SuzySunshine that you're overdue for general-health reasons, let alone questions about bodyweight.
I don’t live in Maryland. I think my vpn does that. I actually live in Texas currently but I am not staying here long as I move around quite a bit. I just came to the states after living in Germany for a bit. Also i am not in college yet bc I don’t know what I want to do with my life. I just work whatever job available to make enough money to sustain myself.
I do think my mother has health insurance but I don’t actually know. When I was a child she never really took me to the doctors except a few times for some shots. But I am sort of scared to go the doctors after not going for so many years. Even if I could go I probably wouldn’t go at this point.
I say this not to be mean, but out of concern: That really isn't a good idea. There are certain kinds of preventive health care we all need in order to stay healthy, even at your young age.
I can understand being scared - it's unfamiliar, and maybe you're worried about what you might hear. But think about this: If there is something unseen but worrisome going on with your body/health, getting screened and nipping it in the bud immediately will tend to result in better outcomes, vs. waiting. You're probably fine, though, probably just need some preventive things that will help you assure good long term health. And advice about body weight.
One thing to consider would be calling or emailing your local health department (city or county, in most places), and asking about clinics in your area that might have sliding fees based on your income, or something like that.3 -
Mimi_Mimi_2003 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Mimi_Mimi_2003 wrote: »I don’t have a doctor. Haven’t been inside a doctors office in 6+ years. I don’t even know how I would make an appointment or how much all of that would cost.
Do you live on your own or with parents or other family? Could you ask someone you are close to for advice on making a doctor's appointment?
It's a little worrisome that you haven't seen a doctor since you were 13 years old. Not just to talk about your weight questions, but just for general health.
What country do you live in? That could help us point you in the right direction.
I live on my own often but sometimes I live with my mother. I don’t think she would be of any help. I don’t really have any other family that could help with this either. So it’s all a bit confusing to me.
Currently I live in the states.
i don't live in the US so not sure all the rules about doctors and paying etc as my health care is gov't paid. but could you just walk into a doctor's office and say, hey listen, i don't know anything about doctors or setting appointments or knowing how to pay or if i have to pay. i have no idea how to navigate this system at all because i never had anyone to show me. Can you please help me understand everything i need to do to see a doctor here?
and that is perfectly ok and i understand that may make you feel anxious, scared or 'stupid' but you are not. you just had no one to show you any of that and the person at the counter will not think badly of you and would likely be more than helpful and understanding and would not make you feel less of a person. if they do...you met the wrong person and you try again at another clinic... because no normal person would want you to feel foolish or anxious about this.4 -
You live in Texas so given what is going on with womens reproductive health care in this country and especially in TX, they may be very busy, but you should consider making an appointment with a Planned Parenthood or other female health center in your area. They are not solely dedicated to offering reproductive services and abortion care. They offer a wide range of preventative health care and testing for things like UTIs, cancers (PAP smears and breast cancer screenings), HIV, STDs, birth control, menstruation, and other general wellness services and information. A nurse there could provide you with a general wellness check and useful healthcare information for a woman who has never seen a doctor since puberty. I am sure they could additionally provide better informed advice about appropriate weight and nutrition for your build and how it could affect your overall health. Their services are subsidized by donations and grants, and they offer financial assistance to those who qualify and don’ t have insurance. Some of their services are available via telemedice. Here is a link to the page with information on their general health care services in Greater TX. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/patient-resources/health-services
Good luck! Don’t go without health care at this crucial time in your life as a woman.6 -
Sinisterbarbie1 wrote: »You live in Texas so given what is going on with womens reproductive health care in this country and especially in TX, they may be very busy, but you should consider making an appointment with a Planned Parenthood or other female health center in your area. They are not solely dedicated to offering reproductive services and abortion care. They offer a wide range of preventative health care and testing for things like UTIs, cancers (PAP smears and breast cancer screenings), HIV, STDs, birth control, menstruation, and other general wellness services and information. A nurse there could provide you with a general wellness check and useful healthcare information for a woman who has never seen a doctor since puberty. I am sure they could additionally provide better informed advice about appropriate weight and nutrition for your build and how it could affect your overall health. Their services are subsidized by donations and grants, and they offer financial assistance to those who qualify and don’ t have insurance. Some of their services are available via telemedice. Here is a link to the page with information on their general health care services in Greater TX. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/patient-resources/health-services
Good luck! Don’t go without health care at this crucial time in your life as a woman.
Many years ago when I lacked insurance I also used Planned Parenthood for general health care and it was a positive experience.5 -
Mimi_Mimi_2003 wrote: »Your profile says you're in Maryland, USA.
Do you have health insurance, or do your parents/guardians have health insurance that covers you?
Are you a college student, by any chance, since you're that age?
That might help us help you figure out how to see a doctor. I agree with SuzySunshine that you're overdue for general-health reasons, let alone questions about bodyweight.
I don’t live in Maryland. I think my vpn does that. I actually live in Texas currently but I am not staying here long as I move around quite a bit. I just came to the states after living in Germany for a bit. Also i am not in college yet bc I don’t know what I want to do with my life. I just work whatever job available to make enough money to sustain myself.
I do think my mother has health insurance but I don’t actually know. When I was a child she never really took me to the doctors except a few times for some shots. But I am sort of scared to go the doctors after not going for so many years. Even if I could go I probably wouldn’t go at this point.
If your mother is a US resident and has health insurance which covers dependents, you can be added to her policy and stay on it until you turn 26.
https://www.healthcare.gov/young-adults/children-under-26/4 -
It REALLY depends on your build and your muscle to fat ratio. For example when I was young I was 120lbs and 5.7 and looked thin. My friend was 135lbs and also looked thin. Why? Because I was pear shaped and she was apple shaped. Her extra lbs were in her breasts and upper torso mostly proportionately distributed; mine were all in my bum and my breasts were very small. Also you can look thinner if you have more muscle mass compared to the same weight with more fat.0
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It REALLY depends on your build and your muscle to fat ratio. For example when I was young I was 120lbs and 5.7 and looked thin. My friend was 135lbs and also looked thin. Why? Because I was pear shaped and she was apple shaped. Her extra lbs were in her breasts and upper torso mostly proportionately distributed; mine were all in my bum and my breasts were very small. Also you can look thinner if you have more muscle mass compared to the same weight with more fat.
OP is underweight.... this doesn't apply. 🤷♀️3 -
Echoing others...no matter what your body composition/shape is...you are underweight and likely - to others you look underweight.
I am 5 inches shorter than you and ~6lb heavier than you and I consider myself 'thin'.0
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