Body measurements for a teen

Question
QUESTION: i am 16 yrs. old and my measurements is 36 breast, 30 waistline, 33 abdomen, 38 butt and hips and I weigh 140 and height5'3. I had a baby a year ago. I attend a gym thats why my measurements is accurate. I want to get to a size 27 around the waistline. how long do u think it will take to get there; exercising 3 times a week for a half a hour.Also am I normal for my age.

ANSWER: Alicia,

Body measurements can be different but still normal for girls your age depending on the body frame (wide, narrow) and muscle distribution. You might want to figure out what body type you are and what is your body fat percent. Please read these articles, you can use an online calculator or download one for yourself:

Waistline and body type
http://atkinszone.com/2008/05/waistline-and-body-type.html

Measuring body fat with a tape
http://bantadiet.com/banta/?page_id=21

Body fat percent, free test at home
http://atkinszone.com/2008/02/body-fat-percent-free-test-at-home.html

How do I lose 10 pounds of body fat?
http://atkinszone.com/2008/02/how-do-i-lose-10-pounds-of-body-fat.html

Tanya Zilberter

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QUESTION: my body fat is 31 percent

Answer
It looks like you have a metabolic problem since your body fat percent is too high for your body weight and your waistline indeed could be narrower.

So, if you can only exercise 3 times a week for a half a hour, you better consider interval training. Read:

The Best Exercise Type for Metabolic Resistance
http://atkinszone.com/exercise/2008/06/high-intensity-interval-training-for.html

Also, you might want to cut down on carbohydrates since this change in your dieting is most efficient in losing belly fat.

TZ  

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