Is She Fat?
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To a very high degree, you should weigh as much as you feel happy with weighing.
As far as a "healthy weight", that's what most of the other posts are about (calculating your BMI, diet plans, etc). but most people will say what the "average" is according to different opinions.
As long as you are at a weight where you are healthy, the most important part is that you are HAPPY with your weight... not that you "should be X pounds", but that no matter what you weigh, you are happy with that instead of striving to be a size 2 or something like that
That being said, if you want to lose weight, exercise is a really good (and safe) way to lose weight. In addition to that, I would recommend meeting with a nutritionist or dietitian to see if there is something else that may benefit you more.
She is probably over weight according to the standard charts. But because of her age, she's probably also getting ready for a huge hormone change. Being breastfed has nothing to do with her weight. Just get her outside to play and encourage her by doing fun things with her.
If you calculate her BMI, she would be considered overweight but not yet obese.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a height-weight index. Go to the website attached and play with the numbers.
You simply enter the height and weight of the person and click calculate.
It's a really good health tool.
Your sister is 12 so I would be concerned that she's not heading down the best path health wise.
Always try to stay positive and encouraging, and do whatever you can to support her. i think it's cool that you're thinking about her.
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