Question by Jasz: I wanna be a cheerleader, but my weight is always an issue. I’m 158 pounds, 5’3, & im 14. What can i do?
I cant stand being overweight. Cheerleading means everything to me, but since im slightly overweight, i constantly dont make any of my try-outs. I really need help. Try-outs are coming up soon.
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Answer by cheer gurl
im a cheerleader and ur weight does not matter i promise you, you have to be in shape though like eat healthy and exercise and also work on the cheers and prcticing cheers.
P.S. every girl thinks they have to be able to do good gymnastics but u dnt its not gymnastics its cheerleading.
trust me on all.
ive been cheerin all my life 🙂
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r u in high school or middle school? anyways i am in middle and i am going to try out 2. i think my weight is an issue to since i am about 107lbs and i keep thinking all the other girls are 80-90lbs. RELAX u can always be a base. all u have to do is work on ur arm strength. do lots of push ups and other arm excersises. work on ur jumps and try doing a backhand spring (with supervision of course) if u can do a backhand spring u r almost guarenteed a spot. REMEMBER TO SMILE. oh and dont worry about ur weight i have a friend who is probably between 120-130 or 135lbs and she’s on the squad but she has a SUPER nice attitude so theres a little tip for u
ew your fatter than me and I’m a 6’1 guy!!
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It totally stinks that your weight is getting in the way of becoming a cheerleader! Actually I am glad you posted because it is a bit concerning that your weight is158 and you are 5’3.
Don’t panic and remember your health is #1.
Your BMI calculates to 28 which is somewhat concerning because it puts you at a greater risk for health problems down the road, and I am hoping you want to be on this earth for a long, long, long time!
So what to do? I would talk to my doctor and see if there are any medical reasons to explain your current weight (i.e., thyroid problems) and then I would ask if they could refer me to a dietitian or nutritionist for some meal planning help. Sometimes just tweaking your diet will help you get down to a healthier weight.
REMEMBER: being a cheerleader means being healthy so DO NOT go on any fad diets, starve yourself or engage in any unhealthy/dangerous eating behaviors! The short term and long term consequences can be grave so I would never never never go there!
I wish you well, stay healthy and keep reaching for your goals!
I hope this helps,
glitter.
Ok, Weight doesnt matter and i am a cheerleader i have been all my life. stretch a lot and run a lot and u dont have to be flexible its not gymnastics its cheer and its ok im 74 pounds and 4’9′ and im 11 so it doesnt even matter
ok so im a jv high school cheerleader(hince the name cheergrl! :)) and i tought 4 the longest time that my weight was going to get in the way of me being able to cheer.
no one thought i could doo it since i am 5’10 (a great back spot!) and weigh around 190 pounds but ever since i made the team, i proved to everyone who doubted me that i could do it && i was soo happy to prove them all wrong!
but enough dr. phil, u should be happy with the weight ur @ now but in case ur not…i would try eating healthier and exercising like on the treadmill and the eliptical and try to lose some weight and gain a little arm muscle to make it easier for u to be able 2 do gymnastics!
GOOD LUCK! and remember try your best and be urself! and also…a little advice for tryouts:
its natural 2 be nervous but dont be overly nervous and look/act confident! and mae friends with the other cheerleaders already on the team and smile a lot. it shows the judges that you can get along with the team better and you would make a cheerleader.