im 17 and got a huge problem - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

XRated|Fry · 12-20-2000, 12:22 AM

Well to start off im 17 and only weigh 61kg (136lbs) and im wondering if i got some eating disorder or something.
Ive tried to gain weight but i just cant. Im eating so much more than i used to. Ive even been taking these high protien shakes (3 a day for the past 3 weeks). But i have only gained about 1/2 kg in the last 4 weeks and i know that is pretty bad. Is something wrong with me? My wrists and legs are real thin and its embarrasing to wear shorts or t-shirts and im becomming real despressed over this.
Has anyone got any suggestions?

12-21-2000, 10:13 AM

First of all, how tall are you? I'm 5'4, and when I weigh 136, you can spot me coming a mile away. It really depends on height. From your post, I assume you're really gangly...what you could try doing is working out--not like, to lose weight but to build muscle. All those protein shakes won't do much if you don't work your muscle.

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XRated|Fry · 12-21-2000, 10:45 PM

im about 5'11

geek · 12-23-2000, 02:40 AM

That is not that bad. I'm 5'10" when I was 17 I was probably around 155 or so. I was around 165 before graduating HS. After graduation I started to bulk (muscle) up quite a bit to 185. and then I plumped (fat) to 196. Many people are late bloomers but to get an idea of what you will look like, take a look at your parrents.

cmb5520 · 12-23-2000, 10:16 AM

goodness gracious! Being skinny is a problem? no, i'm kidding i understand that probably kind of stinks to be skinny. But i as well weigh 136, and i'm 5'7"! It's depressing to the rest of us to hear about your proportions! after all, ask any professional model their height and weight and it will probably be pretty similar to yours. You were blessed with probably some good genes and a darn speedy metabolism. But I bet you your future modeling contract you will not stay this way forever. My family is made up of "late bloomers". Most of us didn't really reach full height or figure until midway through college. The fact you are eating a lot indicates a growth spurt, and definatly no eating disorder. talk to your doc. though just to be sure your thyroid is working alright