Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the benefits & risks of losing a lot of weight? i've lost 55 lbs. in the past seven months, i now weigh 118 lbs. i'm 16 & 5ft. 1/2 in. tall
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Weight loss: If you loose weight too quickly also loose bone strength and get brittle bones..Healthy weight loss is about 1lb per week .. Fad diets do more harm.
Answered 1/21/2014
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a healthy amount of weight to lose for a 16 year old female? I've just recently turned 16 and have struggled with my weight for years. I would assume i weigh around 155-160 and I am 5'4". I would like to lose 20-25 lbs by the middle of march. Is t
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 16, 5'4, in the 112- 115 pounds range. Two years ago I had anorexia so now I worry that I weigh too much. Is 115 pounds a healthy weight?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am 16 years old, female, 5'4" and weigh 143 lbs. Am I overweight? And is it possible for me to lose 15-20 lbs in one month?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How many calories should I be taking in daily? I'm a female, i'm 19, 5'5" & currently weigh 110 lbs. I understand that's under weight but i eat a lot.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Am I considered overweight? I'm a 20 yr old 5ft 3in female and weigh 140 lbs. should I lose weight?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hi. I'm 16 years old. I am 5' 4" tall. I used to weigh 123 lbs. I wanted to lose some so I started on a 1,000 calorie a day diet and since then I have only gained weight. I weigh 126 now. Why? What am I doing wrong? How can I lose weight?
Im in need of losing a great amount of weight. Im 5 feet tall weighing 175 lbs. Is 1500 mg Garcinia Cambogia. is this safe?Wanted something whereia.
Is counting calories a good way to loose weight I am 19 i weigh 150lbs and im 5 3" i would like to loose 30lbs im starting to go the gym for one to two hours. There a lot of diets out there but i can't afford to be on the ones that work. I wanted to know
Hello i have been obese for almost 10 years now. I am really struggeling to lose weight. there is so many diets. If i can only get the right one. my hight is 1.62meter and i weigh 105 kg. its really nor funny any more. please can some one really help?
2 weeks ago, I weighed 115-116 pounds which is normal for me. Now I weigh 110 but I haven't dieted or exercised. I'm glad I'm losing weight but why?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
