Is this kinda weight gain normal at 17?

[Lost_Cause]

Hey everybody...I just have a little question which is kind of bothering me..

I turned 17 a month ago, and I weighed myself today and was kind of shocked to find out that I've put on about a stone in a matter of about 2 months. I'm wondering if it's due to the fact that maybe I'm just filling out because I'm still growing up, and it's normal. It just seems that I am hungry most of the time no matter how much I eat, but I crave sugary things like chocolate, sweets and cake. I don't LOOK large.. I'm quite slim and have developed quite alot recently- physically (hips and bust) - but still paranoid I guess lol So anyway, my question is if this is normal at my age? Thanks for reading and sorry for the stupid question lol

[LostInMyThoughts]

Weight is extremely missleading.

 

It's perfectly normal to gain weight at your age. I went from 150 to 180 lbs between 16 and 18.

 

If you are concerned about your health you can ask your doctor to measure your body fat percentage. Thats the best indication for weight problems, and even then, you can't just go by its results.

[Lost_Cause]

Yeah, I suppose..like I say, I'm quiet slim and the weight gain doesn't really show. I suppose I'm just getting my womanly physique lol Just wish I could crave more healthy foods!!

[Lost_Cause]

quite* sorry..

[Hope75]

Women do tend to continue to develop breast tissue into their early 20's, and our hips widen in preparation for childbirth.... adding a few extra pounds and giving us a curvy appearance.

[nikkers04]

Its normal you have nothing to worry about.....if you start to worry to much you can exercise to kinda counteract how much food you feel you need to eat...its just a growth spurt.

[Lost_Cause]

Thanks Hope75 I wouldnt mind being a bit more curvy to be honest, but I just wish I could eat more healthily. Am at this moment munching on an apple, but have a box of chocolate brownies glaring at me..so tempting!!

[Lost_Cause]

Yup I agree nikkers..I'm starting bike riding tomorrow. My boyfriend and I are going to exercise together (he's training up for the army) which is good because I hate exercising alone!

[the yang to the worlds yin]

don't worry about it, i think most men and woman can agree that some shape to a woman is a great thing. plus you said it yourself, your obviosuely a helathy weight, and it's being gained in all the right places. so enjoy it dear, and just be sure to keep it under some control =)

[ravens_folly]

Yeah it is normal! I am the same, I weighed 130 when i was 15, and by the time I was 19 I weighed 160, and people didn't believe me when I told them i weighed that much... I still looked thin.... but now I have started working and am back down to 145, and all muscle, I even dropped 2 clothing sizes!! ha you'd never know.. I don't think I look all that different, but I certainly feel different & better!

[Lost_Cause]

Yes, I suppose I'll just have to enjoy these new changes and do excercise!

[Shadows Light]

You are ok.. try your best to stick to healthier choices when snacking.

 

Recently read a study that said Women have a greater propensity to crave SWEETS. Due to lowered serotonin levels. How have your moods been? depression? do you notice that you are binge eating the week before your period. My cravings are a week before period... and I'll go for all the sweet stuff.. ice-cream, and anything chocolate.