what is the average weight of an 18 year old female? i am 5'6 and around 145 lbs. i know every body is different and models snort coke to stay anorexic but when i hear about 5'11 120 lb. models swishing down the catwalk i feel so fat. people i know say i could stand to lose 10-15 pounds. most of my weight goes to my thighs...
Likely, for a height of 5'6" and being female and age 18, you would probably be best off somewhere in the 130-139 pound range, that's just a rough guess of mine. A lot has to do with how you feel, how much energy you have at a specific weight. That's something only you will know about. Your friends sound like they are giving you good advice.
And, don't compare yourself to professional female models, they are not as appealing to men as you may be led to believe.
And forget the runway models---Ive never figured out why a bunch of gay guys, who mostly run the fashion industry,are given the power to determine what a sexy woman should look like.
If you are happy with yourself then say TO HELL with everybody else and be yourself.
To the poster: skinny chicks suck. Curves kick ass!