Is it unhealthy? Help!

[SkittleBear]

Hi. I'm 13 and I was wondering if it's unhealthy to loose 40 pounds in less than a year? I weighed about 173 and I know I was chubby. I weigh 130 something now and my friends say I've gone anorexic.... is this true? Is it normal or is this bad? Please help. :(

[Quick_Sylver]

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[Syvelocin]

That doesn't mean you're anorexic. Anorexia has to deal with the way you eat, your perception of food and of yourself.

40lbs. in one year isn't bad at all. The most you want to lose in a week's time is two pounds, so that's far from a concerning amount. You're fine, hun :)

[SkittleBear]

Alright. Thanks.. But what if you lost 10 pounds in a week? o.O

[Quick_Sylver]

Alright. Thanks.. But what if you lost 10 pounds in a week? o.O

That would be cause for concern, especially depending on how you were losing them..

[anonymous53]

It really depends on how you're losing this weight, if you're exercising properly with a balanced diet there is no cause for concern.

[Syvelocin]

Yeah, ten pounds in a week is way too much hun. If it's just your body, it's not much to worry, but if it's because you're not eating enough, well, then yes, you have an issue.