Does puberty mess up your metabolism and at what age are you supposed to lose your baby fat?

Posted by admin on 03/24/2011

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Q&A: Does puberty mess up your metabolism and at what age are you supposed to lose your baby fat?
I’m 13 years old, 5’1” and I’ve been trying to lose 15 pounds for over a month now. I have a healthy BMI, but I’m over the 50th percentile, and weigh a lot more than all of my friends that are alot taller than me. I eat less than 1500 calories a day, work out for at least 100 minutes every day, including aerobics, jogging, and pilates, and I almost never eat desserts, soda, and other sugary foods. I drink 8 glasses of water everyday, eat breakfast, workout in the morning before breakfast, and at night after dinner, and do all these other diet tips that supposedly help you lose weight, but nothing seems to work. I know women gain alot of fat when they go through puberty, but is that really the reason I haven’t lost weight at all? Plus, I have so much fat in my thighs, arms, and stomach that won’t go away, even though I’ve started developing muscle. Is puberty the reason I won’t get any skinnier, is it really baby fat that’s clinging to me, and will I ever get skinny again?

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Answer by supernaturaldj2000
You don’t eat enough!

You’re not fat.. You’re supposed to gain weight in puberty so that you can become a woman. You won’t get a period if you’re too thin or if your BMI is below a certain number.

Just continue to eat healthy, exercise, and if you still gain weight it’s okay. YOU ARE NOT YOUR WEIGHT. You’ll get leaner over the years as your body grows into its proper proportions.. just relax.

Answer by gaby
puberty mess up everything. after 16 you’ll find exactly what ‘s your body structure

Answer by iluvbabies84
Umm..my daughter (5) lost her baby fat when she was 3 1/2 years old!
I doubt that you still have your baby fat at 13. Start eating more fruits & veggies. You’ve also gotta exercise alot too. That means taking time away from your computer! Sit-ups is a very good start. Also jumping on a trampoline might help. Just be careful what you eat!

Answer by grumpyjen28
i dont really know about taht one. i am 31 ia m 5’3 and weigh 125 i have 4 kids though. when i was a teenager i weighed 85. but more each day i am looking like my mother;s body shape. but puberty i shall say things do change and with body mass and all that stuff yea i think so. if your parents are overweight you have a higher risk being that way too. if they skinny then you have an easier route to stay thin.

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