im 5/7 1/2
almost 5'8
i have a lot of muscle on me
so my doctor said i should be
the hiightest weight in my range
but i forgot wat my range is
i think its 130-150?
2006-10-24 05:49:34 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ Stephanie Louise♥ 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
you are right a healthy weight is about 140ish, cause of your height and muscle mass
2006-10-24 05:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by chele 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the exact same height as you and I weight 115 lbs. But, I don't work out. I'm quite scrawny.
So, if you have nice muscular legs at 5'8"...you could easily be 135 lbs. Another consideration is the size of your frame. This is determined by your wrist size.
Here is everything you need to determine your healthy weight.
CALCULATE BMI = [weight / (height x height)] x 703
BMI CATEGORIES:
-- Underweight = 18 or less
-- Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
-- Overweight = 25-29.9
-- Obesity = 30 or greater
WOMEN’S WEIGHT CHART FOR
SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGE FRAME
5'7": (123-136) ** (133-147) ** (143-163)
5'8": (126-139) ** (136-150) ** (146-167)
DETERMINING FRAME SIZE: Measure wrist with a tape measure to nearest 0.25 inch.
HEIGHT 5'1" & SHORTER
-- Small = 5.5" or less
-- Medium = 5.5" to 5.75"
-- Large = 5.75" or more
HEIGHT 5'2" - 5' 5"
-- Small = 6" or less
-- Medium = 6" to 6.25"
-- Large = 6.25"or more
HEIGHT 5' 5" & TALLER
-- Small = 6.25" or less
-- Medium = 6.25" to 6.5"
-- Large = 6.5" or more
2006-10-24 13:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by LUCKY3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5'7"
123-136
133-147
143-163
5'8"
126-139
136-150
146-167
5'9"
129-142
139-153
149-170
2006-10-24 12:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by emska8ter3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamwi Formula for Women
100 lbs for first 5 feet + 5 lbs for each inch over 5 feet (medium frame)
Small frame (- 10%), Large frame (+ 10%)
Hope that helps and here's link to measure exactly.
2006-10-24 12:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
100 lbs for a five foot woman. Add 5 lbs for every inch over 5 feet. Add 10% if you are big boned. ABOUT 148.5lbs
2006-10-24 12:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you feel and look good don't get caught up on the height/weight ratio...
There are alot of other factors to consider -such as your frame and muscle mass.
2006-10-24 14:04:49 · answer #6 · answered by hockey o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I am 5'5" and that is my range. I think you should be like 155-170.
2006-10-24 12:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do people keep asking this question? It's so variable. Ask your doctor - who has at least seen you.
2006-10-24 14:19:54 · answer #8 · answered by Dovie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋