i weigh about 120 pounds. is that a good weight?
2007-05-04 09:31:09 · 28 answers · asked by soXxkissxXme 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
For women the "ideal" weight can be calculated as follows: 20 lbs for every foot and 5lbs for each inch.
So, if I'm 5'7," I "should" weigh somewhere around 135 [(20*5)+(5*7)]. But that doesn't take into account anything personal; like muscles weigh more, some people just have a small/large build.
That's really just a guideline. So, provided that you feel healthy, I'm sure you're fine.
2007-05-04 10:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if thats the average lol but its within the recommended scale - most should aim to weigh between about 120-135ish depending on frame but I bet you the average woman at 5'7 is a lot more than 120.
2007-05-04 09:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by radiancia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. I am 5'7 and have an average to large structure. i should weigh about 130. I weight more than that though and am trying to lose the wieght.
2007-05-04 09:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by Indiana Jonas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medically weight between 118 and 156 is in the normal range. This is according to a BMI reading in my medical office.
2007-05-04 09:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
135 lbs is normal. 120 is more like normal for 5'4''.
Of course part of this is going to depend on bust size, since that changes normal weight alot.
2007-05-04 09:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by jam_please 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, average in this country is overweight. but the ideal weight for someone your height is 132-138, so you are nowhere near overweight. you could stand to gain a few pounds.
2007-05-04 09:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by investigator7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's actually skinny, sister is 123 and she's skinny but if your built like that then it's healthy. In realiy though like 145 is considered normal weight.
2007-05-04 09:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by blacktwinus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120. Congrats!
2007-05-04 09:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by woos 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, that's average. Are you Average?
Actually it depends, you see some people have really skinny bones, and others have thicker, heavier bones. so the weight is only relative to your body type and how you carry it.
2007-05-04 09:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by photoguy1967 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, youre a bit taller than me and weigh a bit less, but my husband reckons I look good and he is a conoisseur of shapely women (so he reckons). So you should be just right.
2007-05-04 09:34:29 · answer #10 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋