Is 83 beats per minute a normal heart rate for an 18 year old female?

Answer

If you haven't smoked in the last half hour or had coffee in that same last half hour, your pulse shouldn't be that high. There are a lot of things that can cause the pulse to go up, but if you find that your pulse rate is higher than you'd like, please take the time to consult a doctor. Better safe than sorry.

2nd Answer

It sounds to me like you are a little out of shape and maybe over weight.

If that truly is your accurate resting heart rate.

Try to check your pulse when you first wake up in the morning that is the best time to record your resting heart rate.