2006-09-13 11:34:45 · 7 answers · asked by pollofabulous4927 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You should weigh about 170-180.
My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.
On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.
The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!
Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.
Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.
Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!
2006-09-18 23:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good way to assess your weight is to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Your BMI estimates whether you are at a healthy weight. Being overweight puts strain on your heart and can lead to serious health problems. These problems include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, varicose veins, and other chronic conditions. More than 300,000 lives could be saved in the U.S. each year if everyone maintained a healthy weight!
HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR BMI
Your BMI estimates how much you should weigh, based on your height. Here are the steps to calculate it:
Multiply your weight in pounds by 703.
Divide that answer by your height in inches.
Divide that answer by your height in inches again.
For example, a woman who weighs 270 pounds and is 68 inches tall has a BMI of 41.0.
Use the chart below to see what category you fall into, and whether you need to be concerned about your weight.
BMI CATEGORY
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Healthy
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
30.0 - 39.9 Obese
Over 40 Morbidly Obese
EXCEPTIONS
BMI is not always an accurate way to determine whether you need to lose weight. Here are some exceptions:
Body builders: Because muscle weighs more than fat, people who are unusually muscular may have a high BMI.
Elderly: In the elderly it is often better to have a BMI between 25 and 27, rather than under 25. If you are older than 65, for example, a slightly higher BMI may help protect you from osteoporosis.
Children: While an alarming number of children are obese, do not use this BMI calculator for evaluating a child. Talk to your child's doctor about what an appropriate weight is for his or her age.
2006-09-13 18:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also 5'10" (but much older) Weight Watchers chart says we should weigh between 139 and 174 based on our bone structure.
2006-09-13 18:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by blackjack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you are male anywhere between 124-176. Seems small doesnt it but no one can tell you what you should weigh unless you are extremely obese which you are not.
2006-09-21 11:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 190
2006-09-13 18:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Rude dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
2006-09-13 18:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by greengrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
180lb
2006-09-13 18:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by tiger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋