What weight are you suppose to weigh in at when you are 5'4" tall, female, 22 years old, and medium build?
What weight do they consider to be over weight for the same?
2007-06-02 11:43:15 · 11 answers · asked by T 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I can give you the Air Force's opinion: for 5'4 or 64 inches tall you should weigh between 110 and 160lbs. Anything above or below and you can be kicked out of the military. The median weight is 135lbs. Whoever's saying 120 is insane! I'm 5'2 and I weight 135, but it's mainly muscle (muscle weighs more than body fat). If you're taking birth control you can add 5lbs a year for every year you're on it (or so says my doctor).
Also, how much you actually weigh is not important, but the distribution of your weight is. Some people weight a lot (like me), but I'm skinny with a 29in waist and muscled thighs. Others weigh less but it's all packed into the love handles (waist), thighs, or beer gut for guys. And you shouldn't be losing more than a 1lb per week, or your body will store calories more and you'll just gain more weight.
I hope this helps!
2007-06-02 12:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by complex832001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am 5'4 also and the normal weight should be between 115 and 125. I think being over weight for that height would be around 160 and up. (i am over)
2007-06-02 18:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by candicane3425 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the new weight and height chart out tells me that at 5 ' I should be weighing 130 pounds===so\=== 5'4" you should weigh 140 at the most=hope this helped and you can also go to hospital and ask to check the new charts if you want to
2007-06-02 18:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on BMI at 5 foot 4 you should be between 110 and 140 pounds. Recent studies have shown BMI to not be completely reliable. You really need to figure out your hip to waist ratio. Measure your hips and waist and plug the numbers into this calculator: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/whr
2007-06-02 18:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Rane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the healthy weight range and BMI calculator. You will get a better idea of your normal weight and whether you need to lose or gain weight.
Healthy Weight Range Calculator - http://straighthealth.com/pages/tools/healthyweightlb.html
BMI Calculator - http://straighthealth.com/pages/tools/bmilb.html
2007-06-02 18:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by straighthealth17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120lbs is your ideal weight.
I found this book very helpful for weight loss,
" Ask the Nutritionists" (Paperback)
by George Rapitis
Isbn 1420856502
It is filled with great recipes, healthy eating menus, and helpful nutrition information.
2007-06-02 18:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by nutritionist34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120 is your ideal weight, but you have to take waist to hip ratio as well, since this measurement gives you your risk of possible heart complications.
2007-06-02 18:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel good at the weight you are than don't worry.
2007-06-02 18:59:26 · answer #8 · answered by Chloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'7 115lbs and I'm 23...Most think that's underweight...but I'm just naturally skinny...I have had 2 kids and I'm still this skinny...it runs in our family
2007-06-02 18:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by Do I know you? ya right LoL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go. Hope this answers your question.
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm
2007-06-02 18:47:29 · answer #10 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋