How do people become fat?

Obesity is generally caused by eating too much and moving too little. If you consume high amounts of energy, particularly fat and sugars, but do not burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, much of the surplus energy will be stored by the body as fat.

Is being overweight at 13 normal?

Average weight for girls This means that about 50% of girls this age weigh less than 101 lb. If a 13-year-old girl weighs under the fifth percentile, a doctor may classify this as being underweight. If a 13-year-old girl weighs above the 95th percentile, the doctor may diagnose obesity.

How can I be OK with being fat?

Fat isn’t a feeling, it’s a thought pattern that’s a smokescreen for other feelings. Stop the fat-talk. Accentuate the positive. Know thy fat triggers. Work on self-acceptance skills. If it’s more serious than that, talk to someone about it.

How can u tell if ur fat?

If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.