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

Re: body weight question

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 15:44:21 -0500 (CDT)

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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?

It is a bit low, though I don't know all the factors to know if it is too low for you. I suspect that your body fat percentage is quite low, and likely too low.

>2. If so will this impact my trying to get pregnant?

It might. You need a certain percentage of body fat to ovulate, and if you go below that, your fertility is compromised.

>3. If I get pregnant is my pattern of exercise and eating putting my
>baby at risk?

If you get pregnant, then your diet and exercise is going to be a good thing, though you will have to adapt your program to limit impact and so forth.

>4. How can I go about developing a diet that gives enough calories to
>me (are there sites or a professional I can see)?

See a dietician.

>Thanks!

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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