I'm 18, 5'1" and weigh from 90 to mid 80's. Is that too skinny?

[Kayy]

My friends keep saying I'm too skinny. I eat healthy and well balanced, for the most part. I exercise as much as I can, but from a permanent back injury I got 5 years ago, I had to stop all competitive sports, but still partake in surfing, horseback riding, swimming, jogging...to an extent. I just don't know if my weight is unhealthy.

I have to admit I want to be skinny like many others because it's a self image thing, but from what people are telling me, I'm too skinny, but even though I try to gain weight, it never stays.

[kattoff<3]

so wat??? its your body. if its naturally that way then good. be happy and smile that your not fat!!!))

[sknymnie]

Based on the height(5'1") and weight (85lbs) entered, the BMI (Body Mass Index) is 16.1, placing the BMI-for-age below the 1st percentile for girls aged 18 years 0 months. This teen is underweight and should be seen by a healthcare provider for further assessment to determine possible causes of underweight.

[Shaffer]

OMG I am not the only one sorry I have the same problem i am 4'8" and i am 12 and weigh well in my 60's or 70;s and to me in is embarrasing. Don't feel left out you probably have a really high matablism which means everything you eat it does not give you really any weight it just goes through you. That is exactly what i have. My mom told me to just worry about being healthy and everything will be fine so hang in there and i will try too. (smile)