There are many things you should consider to determine what you should weigh. Among
these things are:
Your percentage of body fat, which is made up of essential fat needed for proper body
functioning and stored fat for later use. Your percentage of body fat depends on genetics,
lifestyle, and physical activities. In general, women have more body fat than men. There are
several methods for estimating percentage of body fat. Mr. Hall can take measurements from
several places on your body and provide a calculated percentage of body fat for you.
Your body mass index (BMI), which is based on your height and weight. Your risk of weight-
related diseases may increase if your weight is above or below BMI range. BMI measurements
may be misleading if you are muscular or if you have lost a lot of muscle mass.
To calculate your BMI:
English Formula
Body Mass Index can be calculated using pounds and inches with this equation.
( Weight in Pounds )
BMI = ----------------------------------------------- X 703
(Height in inches) x (Height in inches)
For example, a person who weighs 220 pounds and is 6 feet 3 inches tall has a BMI of 27.5.
( 220 lbs. )
------------------------------- X 703 = 27.5
(75 inches) x (75 inches)
Now, apply the result of the above BMI Weight Status calculation:
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese
But, you must remember that two people can have the same BMI, but a different percent body
fat. A bodybuilder with a large muscle mass and a low percent body fat may have the same
BMI as a person who has more body fat because BMI is calculated using weight and height
only.
In the following example these two men have the same height, weight, and BMI, but may have
different percent body fat.
6'3" Height 6'3"
220 lbs Weight 220 lbs
27.5 BMI 27.5
Healthy weight chart for adults which takes into consideration your age.
Minimum for all adults (BMI=20) Recommended maximum for ages up to 25 years
Recommended maximum for ages between 25 & 45 years Maximum for all Adults (45+)
(BMI=25)
Min for all Recommended Recommended Recommended
Height Adults Max for Ages Max for Ages Max for Adults
(BMI=20) Up to 25 Years 25 to 45 Years 45+ (BMI=25)
4'8" 89 102 107 111
4'9" 92 106 111 115
4'10" 95 110 115 119
4'11" 99 114 119 124
5'0" 102 118 123 128
5'1" 106 121 127 132
5'2" 109 125 131 136
5'3" 113 130 135 141
5'4" 116 134 140 145
5'5" 120 138 144 150
5'6" 124 142 148 155
5'7" 127 147 153 159
5'8" 131 151 158 164
5'9" 135 155 162 169
5'10" 139 160 167 174
5'11" 143 165 172 179
6'0" 147 169 177 184
6'1" 151 174 182 189
6'2" 155 179 187 194
6'3" 160 184 192 200
6'4" 164 189 197 205
6'5" 168 194 202 210
6'6" 173 199 207 216
6'7" 177 204 213 221
Weight Ranges are used to recommend appropriate weights for differing groups of people.
These calculations are derived from ranges based on Body Mass Index (BMI). Remember a
recommended weight is a “general neighborhood” of about 20 pounds from the low to the high
end of the range.
Where you store fat in your body. Fat is stored in the fatty tissue under the skin (called
subcutaneous tissue), in the abdominal cavity (intra-abdominal tissue), and within muscles
(particularly in older adults). People who are "apple-shaped" and store fat around their
abdomen are at increased risk for diseases associated with being overweight compared with
people who are "pear-shaped" and store most of their fat around their hips. For information
on how to assess your distribution of body fat, you should calculate your waist circumference.
Waist circumference can be used to assess a your abdominal fat status before and during
weight loss. Increased waist circumference is an indicator of excess abdominal fat.
A high proportion of fat stored in the abdomen is an independent relative risk factor for
obesity related diseases.
High Risk of Morbidity
Males > 40 inches (102 cm)
Females > 35 inches (88 cm)
Waist circumference indicates relative risk for obesity related disease in most individuals with
a BMI of 25 - 34.9. A BMI > 35 lessens the power of risk associated with waist circumference
because you will well exceed the cutoff points.
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