Hi, my name is Dan, im 18, around 6 foot and about 230 odd pounds which is 16 and a bit stone, i know im overweight and am starting a diet and exercise program, but i was wondering what is an ideal weight for someone my age and my height, my parents always console me and say i am not FAT... but i know i am, im not obese, my belly isnt that big, but id like a slim and toned look.
2007-03-03 18:45:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
200 should be good
2007-03-03 18:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on making the decision to have a healthier lifestyle! It is very difficult to make a evaluation on you with only this little bit of information.. Here is my suggestion...
You need to get you body fat checked. Don't go by BMI.. Get the body fat checked by the caliper pinch method..
You should shoot for 15% or less
Who is putting together you new program? Hire a professional to make a exercise and nutrition program for you. This will be well worth the money you spend!
What ever you do, make sure this new program is something that you will be able to keep up! Make this a lifestyle change, not just a temporary fix.
Your parents care about you and they don't want to see you unhappy. Sometimes they just don't understand or know what to say!
Good Luck
2007-03-03 19:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind of depends on your muscle. 190 or 200 would be good but you should actually just forget about the numbers on the scale and shoot for pant size or even just feeling better. Scales are not very good for males. I am about 6 foot tall and 200 pounds but I still have a gut and I am kind of unsatisfied with myself but that is because I don't feel as good as I should.
2007-03-03 18:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by Answer-O-Matic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you, keep to a healthy diet and exercise properly, sometimes parents don't like to hurt their kids feelings and be overprotective, if you are uncomfortable with your weight, now is the time to do something about it, at your age you will easily shed excess pounds, sorry I'm not sure what your ideal weight should be, but good luck anyway.
2007-03-03 18:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a little overweight, but for your height it's not too bad. i would get your waist down to 35 inches if you aren't there already. bmi calculators don't always factor in the muscles you have.
2007-03-03 18:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by lookingforanswersandquestions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are actually obese..
here hold on a sec.
At your hieght
you should weigh
184
Soo just lose 46 pounds, which can be done in about 6 months!
Good Luck!
it should be easy if you are determined
2007-03-03 19:04:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
im 5 11 225 28 years old, i feel likeshit. i use to be able to run and ****, now walking up stairs is challanging at time.... hope you lose it. good luck
2007-03-03 18:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by mike ®åµ$¢h4²º 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
total bodyweight is insignificant it's how much body fat you have that determines if one is "fat" or not...
get your body fat checked. at 18 you shouldn't have more than 16% body fat maximum. closer 10% if you want a visible 6-pack with out flexing.
2007-03-03 18:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you want to see where you stand you can get a free weight analysis at the site listed below
2007-03-03 18:47:40 · answer #9 · answered by jprata84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the number doesen't matter it's just how u look and how big ur frame is
2007-03-03 18:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by Brunette Diamond 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋