2006-06-27 05:58:07 · 13 answers · asked by Nique D 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
No, you are not overweight. When I was 13 yrs old, many,many years ago. I was 5'9" and I weighed 164 pounds. Back in the 70's the doctors and my sisters proclaimed I was fat. On the contrary. When a person is tall like 5'9" to 6', the best weight a person could be is between 155-169. Tall people require some weight on them to maintain their frame structure of their bodies.
Who told you you were overweight? Many people are under the misconception that being thin is of today's society. Not true at all. Centuries ago women had to look like bean polls in order to please other influential people and men. Have you ever seen old movies where the women ate like a bird and purged and then were expected to wear corsets to make them look even smaller? Such torture!! The tortures of women, in many respects aren't that bad, but they are still not that great anyhow. Heavy set individuals are people too that have feelings and emotions just like any one else.
Often times, heavy set people are shunned or made fun of because they don't have a models body. To me this is wrong!!! Some of the most beautifulest people in this world are considered the "ugly ducklings" of society. But men in particular aren't interested in what a person has in their insides, they are more concerned with how a woman looks on the outside. Women do the same with men. I personally, don't give a rat's bum what a person (male or female) looks like on the outside. It's their insides I am more interested in.
Good luck and I hope I was helpful. Be happy with your body and feel good about yourself, no matter what people may say to you!
2006-06-27 06:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
163 Lbs
2016-12-17 11:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your body frame type, your bone density, the amount of muscle, genetics, etc. I wouldn't get too worked up over the scale; just look in the mirror. If you think you're not looking fit, then add some activity in your daily life and eat more healthful foods. And don't listen to the jerks on here who told you that's fat! Remember that the goal is to be healthy, not bone thin. Good luck!
2006-06-27 06:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by akatd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe by the Yahoo trolls, but according to the BMI (body mass index) calculators, a healthy weight for your height is between 139 and 167 lbs.
2006-06-27 06:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by marinera_negrita 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
by no means are you overweight! actually your BMI is 23 and that is normal. Don't listen to all these people telling you to lose 5-10 lbs, they don't know you and have never seen you. Go by your own judgment.
2006-06-27 06:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not over weight but maybe a little more curvy. 5 to 10 pounds would probably do the trick.. it also kind of depends on how big your boobs are too.
2006-06-27 06:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by MesChatons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore the rude comments. I think your weight is just fine. You are in the healthy range for your height.
2006-06-27 06:45:42 · answer #7 · answered by Jade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your fine. I'm 5'11" at 166lbs and am pretty skinny according to my alarmist coworkers who keep telling me to stop loosing weight. Sheesh!
2006-06-27 09:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by Rosemary A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your ok if u lost like 10-15 pounds ud be better tho
2006-06-27 06:03:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider you a cow.
2006-06-27 06:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋