WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: body weight question

Re: body weight question

From: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 14:53:51 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Kristine,

Generally speaking a woman who is 5'3" tall should weigh about 115 pounds- medium frame. Ninety-eight pounds is too thin for someone your height. Your weight can effect your chances of getting pregnant. If your body fat is too low, this interfers with your hormones and you might not ovulate or have regular periods.

I would strongly suggest that you find a Registered Dietitian and he/she can help you find the ideal/desirable weight, and diet for you, especially before you try and get pregnant. You can check the American Dietetic Association website and they can help you find an R.D. in your area.

Best wishes,

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D.N.
At Tue, 31 Jul 2001, kristine wrote:
>
>I am 30 years old and 5'3" with a petite frame.  I am used to doing at
>least 5 days per week of cardio & weight training exercise and have done
>this since I have been 18 yrs old.  However,I began running as a hobby
>about 8 months ago and my weight really dropped,from a steady 108 my
>whole adulthoood, to 98 lbs.  I also eat very low fat, probably not more
>than 20 grams a day at most,lots of veggies,fruit,and lean meat (no red)
>and have always done so.
>
>Although I think I look fine and feel great,people have commented on how
>thin I have gotten,etc.  Those comments now have me concerned.
>
>-My questions/concerns now:
>
>1. Am I at an unhealthy weight for my height?
>2. If so will this impact my trying to get pregnant?
>3.  If I get pregnant is my pattern of exercise and eating putting my
>baby at risk?
>4.  How can I go about developing a diet that gives enough calories to
>me (are there sites or a professional I can see)?
>Thanks!

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