how do i tell if im overweight im 5'6 and 170
2006-06-12 14:38:57 · 5 answers · asked by ponch 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Well, I recently decided to go on a diet because I am also 5'6 but I weigh 160 lbs. My doctor encouraged me to drop about 10 -15lbs, because I am supposedly "above average"! Actually he showed me the BMI (Body Mass Index) and it proved that as a "female" w/ my height I am supposed to be 115-145 in order to be considered healthy! I dont know I was suprised too, I know I should lose my stomach fat, but hey I guess I need to do more than that.
2006-06-12 15:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lovely*~*Layla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have skin that hang from unusual places! i mean can you stick your arm straight into the air but the arm pit falls to your ribs, then you need a diet plan. but if you have a little weight to your body and your toned and can still be comfortable say to hell with a diet IM HOT!
2006-06-12 14:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by gaurdianangelic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. You should google it.. there are surely health sites that tell you what kinda weight is good to the body height you have.
2006-06-12 14:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by °:·.Your tasty`sunshine´-acid.·° 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two ways;
IF, you look down and can not see your feet, you over weight.
IF, you see a Dollar laying on the ground and it too much trouble to bend over and pickup, you over weight.
This all I know.
2006-06-12 14:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In an easier way ,you can go to the gym and they have this scale that can tell you your body fat percentage. OR go to your doctor and ask them to test you for your body fat percentage. good luck!!
2006-06-12 14:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋