I live off of fast food, chocolate, and other junk food. I'm 5'10 and I'm 150 lb.
But according to BMI calculators, I'm in a healthy weight range.
If my body is already in a healthy range, would it be difficult for me to get even thinner by NOT eating junk food anymore? I'd love to go down to 130 lb.
Or do I have the potential, if I eat healthy, to be at a lower weight?
2007-04-07 06:58:32 · 6 answers · asked by Get off of me! 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
By all means, give up the junk food. Your weight may be staying within healthy ranges because of other factors, including age and activity, but your nutrition/health is suffering. Do NOT focus on getting skinny, because that's not healthy, either. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, and exercise more, and your weight will be lower and more muscle, which burns calories faster than fat.
2007-04-07 07:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand why somebody says it's not healthy to be skinny, but I can understand you.
I'm 5'11" and I was 150 (like you), but I want to be skinny.
There's only one way and you got it!!!
But it doesn't mean you can eat the whole day, any time. You should control yourself. No food after 6 p.m. May be yogurt or 1 apple.
I did exactly what you're doing I'm 130 now. It's awesome but it's skinny.
Good luck.
2007-04-07 07:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You, personally, can get very skinny by eating healthier. BMI is a poor indicator of health. And my guess is your health is in fact very poor indeed. By eating right you can lower your body fat percentage and drop excess fat without even drastically cutting portion size. Add some exercise and plenty of water (instead of sodas) and you will be shocked at how fast your weight drops.
2007-04-07 07:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the BMI is not an indicator of overall health. it's sole purpose is to address the health risks associated with central obesity. a high BMI means increased risk a low BMI means decreased risk of central obesity, that's it...it doesn't mean that a person with a BMI of 18 is "healthier" than another with a BMI of 20. a person can have a BMI of 18 with 35% body fat, that's is surely not healthy.
on a metabolic level the current level of body fat is a direct indicator of that. body composition or the amount of lean muscle mass to body fat is what's important for the non obese. for the non-obese total bodyweight is irrelevant in terms of health the amount of body fat is what matters
2007-04-07 07:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you definitely have the potential to lose at least a couple pounds.
ignoring the weight part, you probably would want to eat a little healthier just to take care of your body!
2007-04-07 07:02:00 · answer #5 · answered by ally 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Body balance is more important ( *v* )
2007-04-07 07:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋