My dad has a big build, but I'm worried because the BMI calculator says he's obese...?
2007-03-16 18:53:45 · 12 answers · asked by IDK 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
How many pounds would he have to lose to be healthy?
2007-03-16 18:58:45 · update #1
I'm 230 and muscular at 6'0". Your dad sounds a little fat to me.
2007-03-16 18:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't just ask "how many pounds can he lose to not be obese" because we can't even see him. It all depends on whether he has some muscle or none at all. I mean I weight more than some girls and I look slimmer because my weight is from muscle. 230 is overweight for 5'8 for a man, I would say the BMI calc. would tell you a normal weight, but I would say he should loose about thirty to fifty pounds but still Its hard for me to say because he might be well porportioned and not even need to lose that much. You know iif your dad is overweight and asking other people is only going to make it more apparent to you. Just do some walks with him. Or he could get a treadmill and keep it in his house and work out on it for a little while he watches tv. Thats what i do with my elliptical i just bought. Is he is overweight he will lose the bulk quickly with some semi intense cardio, like using treadmill
2007-03-16 19:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with the BMI calculator. He should consider dropping about 50 lbs. or so. Try taking him for a nice long walk each evening after dinner.
2007-03-16 18:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by SA Writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, probably overweight by about 60 pounds.
2007-03-16 18:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by marcosarroyos2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
big build is code word for obese and used by people in denial. your BMI chart is correct. until your father admits that he is obese, he cannot change. you can't force him.
2007-03-16 18:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless your muscular your overweight at that height and weight.
2007-03-16 18:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he is overweight, id say get down to at least 200 to be healtheir
2007-03-16 19:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by hockyguy667 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is overweight for his height.
2007-03-16 18:56:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His weight should be--185lbs,alright if he is big boned,say 200lbs he is still 30lbs overweight
2007-03-16 19:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by siaosi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless he's solid muscle, he's obese.
2007-03-16 19:01:50 · answer #10 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋