HOW MUCH SHOULD I WEIGH?

Ah..The age old question: how much should I weigh? Do I need to lose weight? What is my BMI (body mass index)? What is a healthy weight for my height and body type?

Everyone wants to be thin and attractive, but when does it become unhealthy? How much should I weigh, is a question that is asked over, and over again! Being below or over weight may impact your health. People who are overweight may be at risk for many health issues, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Underweight people may be at risk for having an eating disorder (such as anorexia). A good goal to have, when asking yourself “How much should I weigh”, is to be at a “healthy” weight for you.

In order to find out how "much I should weigh", you need to consider how tall you are, and your body type (or the size of your bones). A man that is  6 feet tall with a large frame would need to weigh differently than a woman who is 5 feet tall with a small frame. It is always best to consult with your physician to find out what your healthy weight would be, but you can find many health and weight graphs on the internet as well.

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Another way to answer the question “how much should I weigh”, is to determine what your BMI should be. Remember, BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and it shows how much fat one has on their body. A BMI scale is a good indication of a persons potential for developing serious health problems. It is based on your sex (male or female), and your height. Age is not a determining factor. If you would like to determine your BMI. You can go to www.AARP.org , and you will find a calculator there. Enter your height and weight, and you will get your BMI number. A BMI for someone with an average weight is between 18.5 and 25.

Also, how much you should weigh will different between adults and children, and it will differ depending on your amount of activity. How much should you weigh? Oftentimes, how much you want to weigh and how much you should weigh are not the same. In the end, the answer depends on your body type, how you want to look, your level of activity, and whether you are willing to cosistently regulate your exercise, and calorie intake. If health is your main concern, extra fat around the waist is unhealthy for anyone.