Does this mean i have to lose alot of weight?

Question

i am 19.. 5'6" and weigh 54kg.. i feel that i have a lot of fat all over me.. like my back, stomach, thighs etc.. i got my body fat% checked.. its about 21%.. its in the normal range but still i have so much fat.. i mean i cant wear halter n all.. n i wear 30" waist jeans.. n i guess girls at my height wear either 26" or 28".. what shoud i do to get my fat% down???

Answer 1

The average fat content for women is 21 to 26%. It's always been higher for women because of women being able to bear children. You're at the lower range, plus, you have youth on your side. If you start a good diet and fitness routine now and do it for life, you'll always look and feel good. Just a slight reduction to 18% and you notice a dramatic difference. It's not an easy task even to do that slight reduction. With a good diet and workout routine it would take about 3 months to get into that range. Take your time, you have lots of it...get started...it will work..

Answer 2

You are not overweight by far, so losing weight will only make things worse. And a 21% body fat percentage is completely normal for a woman.

Answer 3

Though you are not over weight you must look after your self, In few days you will be overweight for sure if you cant control you weight.  

Answer 4

You could exercise to tone, but your weight is fine.

Answer 5

you are fine, relax and be proud of your slim body.

Answer 6

ur finr for ur age and height and weight.... howeverm if u want you can do toning exercises to get cut in the places you want....  

Answer 7

Try not to fret about statistics like these; you know, the weight-height ratio, % body fat, waist inches. Numbers are numbers - only you can say whether you are really happy with your body.

That being said, too much body fat can impact on health - high % body fat, especially around the middle, is linked with diabetes and heart disease.

So, how to reduce body fat? Lot's of exercise and a little less food. Avoid high fat products like chips and cookies - opt instead for low-cal fruit and vegetables. Blend them in smoothies to make them more yummy.

Very important: don't ban the carbs!

Jenny x

www.scrumptiouslyrealnutrition.co.uk