I am a 17-year-old African American girl. I'm 5'9" and 191 pounds. Should I be concerned at all?

Question

My doctor has suggested changing my medication to help with weight loss. He says that two of the medications I'm currently taking are better than any dieting pill on the market. I run and walk regularly and I've been trying to eat well.

Answer 1

It could be that you haven't lost your baby weight.  Have you hit puberty?

Answer 2

be big and beautiful =]

Answer 3

i'm sorry that you have to take medicine for this situation.

but a little concern can go a long way as long as that concern pulls from your knowledge of health. many people could get discouraged and make matters worse.

but you on the other hand understand your health issue. just keep at it and keep your confidence high. that will help you with wieght loss the most.

and of course, if this medicine is recommended by your doctor, then i would deffinetly give that a try.

Answer 4

Well, I think that 191 is alittle too much. It may also be genetics. Are your parents heavy? But keep up with your medication, exercise and eat healthy :)

Answer 5

I would listen to your doctor.  Keep up the walking/running and eating health!

Answer 6

your BMI is 28.2

BMI Categories:

Underweight = <18.5

Normal weight = 18.5-24.9

Overweight = 25-29.9

Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater  

Answer 7

your thick but not fat.

Answer 8

You are a big girl.

Eat meat and veg.  Forget EVERYTHING ELSE.  Meat and veg has everything you need to be healthy.  By meat, I don't mean fried stuff and bun wrapped hamburgers.  Just meat, broiled in the oven or over fire and steamed veg.  No butter no sauce no nuthin.  Keep up your walking and excercise.

If your docter is giving you drugs, find a new doctor.

Meat, veg, no drugs, walk, play get off the oils and the sugars and the breads and the cakes.  Forget em.

Meat and veg and no drugs.  Walk.  Play.  Have fun.  Good luck.  You sound like you're a few healthy meals and a few walks around the block from being very hot.