I'm 5ft 2 and weigh 120lb. I don't want to be skinny as such, just nice and slim, because I'm still a bit big on the hips and thighs. So what weight would people recommend me slimming down to for a slim figure that's not skinny.
2006-07-10 15:42:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
actually, theres a way to calculate the ideal weight...its called BMI (Body Mass Index) This formula gives an accurate measure of obesity. In order to determine your BMI, you need to find out height and weight...
BMI = Weight (kilogramme)/ Height^2 (metre)
BMI Value :
Lesser than 18 = underweight
18-25 = in the ideal weight range
25=30 = overweight
over 30 = obese, endangering health
Example :
BMI
= 70kg divided by 1.72m^2
=70/(1.72x1.72)
=23.66
So, then its a ideal weight...
Try to calculate yourself
So you can know when you are going too skinny or too fat
2006-07-10 15:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
In general you may be 10# overweight. Being in shape would make a world of difference. Besides muscle weighs more than fat. Waist size is now the best indicator of future health problems. Try for no more than 30 inches. Good luck and be kind to your body.
2006-07-10 22:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120 is pretty ideal but 115 is probably btr. im 5 ft 3 and i weigh 105 lbs but thats cuz a lot of my friends tell me im extremely skinny. well im not underweight. i swim 5 hrs a day so i dont gain weight as easily.
dont worry. 120 is probably the avg weight 4 ur height.
2006-07-10 22:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by jambajuice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120lbs at 5'2" is barely a size 2. I wouldn't try to get any thinner.
I am 5' and weighed 118 and wore a size 1-3 depending on the brand and felt too twiggy.
2006-07-10 22:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by h_tidewell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your body structure & age
i am sure that 120 is not over weight, but i am also sure that 100 or even 95 for 5'2 would not be underweight.
If you want to lose weight i would aim for 110 and see if you like the way you look at that weight.
2006-07-10 23:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 90 to 95 lbs is PERFECT!! also
i thought this is OBVIOUS to everyone in the WORLD!!!
it is absolutely ultra-Skinny chicks (or anorexic)!!! this is why:
for a girl to be HOT: she need to have a BMI of 13 to 17. above that is not HOT! BUT FOR A MAN: you need to be not skinny or FAT and MUST have muscles!!! or else people would call you weak and not a manly man!
Source(s):
the MEDIA! think about it!!! why do skinny girl get all attention??? why are skinny chicks celerities???? it is because they are beautiful, HOT, HOT...... so the point is skinny is GOOD. FAT ones need to get out!!!
2006-07-11 22:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by cool nerd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the weight you are comfortable with. As a matter of fact, throw away the scales and stay the way you are most comfortable with.
It is unrealistic to want to be "perfect". Just be happy with yourself. From your question....120 pounds....do not go lower and become anorexic...it is just not worth it
2006-07-10 22:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by tulip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ideal weight is 110-115, you're just 5lbs off, it's ok. Don't worry about it.
2006-07-10 22:49:59 · answer #8 · answered by jeanne1120 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 5'1 and i weigh about 105. i look nice and slim not skinny. so maybe somewhere around there.
2006-07-10 22:46:17 · answer #9 · answered by xoveexo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a good weight right now.
2006-07-10 22:45:07 · answer #10 · answered by Linda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋