Am I obese?

Question

Ok well I got on one of those electronic BMI things today, and it said that I have a BMI of 30%! Which is obese. The thing is, I am 5'3 and I weigh 108lbs... so I'm really not that big. Do you think it messed up or am I skinny obese person? =(

Answer 1

Huh? Do you mean your body fat percentage is 30%? This isn't the same as BMI.

I'm not sure those body fat scales are that accurate to be honest. You should try using body fat callipers instead, you know the device that pinches your fat and takes a measurement of the skinfold.

For you to have 30% body fat at your current weight, that would either mean you are very small boned for your height or are lacking a lot of muscle mass. It would be best to check with your doctor and maybe have your body fat percentage checked professionally.

Answer 2

I believe you have the numbers mixed up here. If you weighed 108 than you would be the perfect weight for your height. However if you really meant 180, than that would mean your BMI is actually 31.9, and yes, you would be considered quite obese. Though because you said "skinny obese person", and if your weight really is 108, you just entered 180 instead of 108. Nothing to worry about...though you should be able to tell if you are obese or not by looking at yourself, especially if you are 108, so I have no idea why I am answering this question!

Answer 3

I'm a Christian, but I do not go around barking at people for their 'sins'. I'm cool with other people's beliefs and about Gays and Lesbians! I'm also a Democrat! My wife, for that matter is a social worker, and I've been an elementary teacher for six years at a Montessori School. It pretty much doesn't get too much more liberal then that! But, I don't appreicate it that people focus on other people having weight problems. I used to be a Body Builder and I'm still into Power lifting and Jujutsu martial arts, but I really struggle with snacking and eating too much sugar. I've recently cut-out soda and soft drinks and I'm losing weight. But, it's really difficult for me and my wife. We're both overweight and I notice people's attitude in the line at the grocery store, and the sassy child who likes to say, "He's really Big!" and the parents don't correct the child for Blurting out personal comments. It's not a very Honorable thing to be oveweight, it SUCKS. What's more is that people usually guess that I weigh 200 pounds, they are usually shocked to hear that I am 300! Like I said, I lift weights, and I'm usually the guy in the gym that people like to stop and watch as I bench press or do squats! But, I'd give all that away if I could be the really thin fast runner who can do marathons and mountain climb! It hurts me a little bit to hear people make harsh remarks about other who are overweight! I can undersand how that Christians are annoying, pretty much (eventhough I'm a Christians) they annoy me too! But, I wish people would not focus on other people and focus on their own problems. This goes for both Christian and Non-Christians!

Answer 4

You didn't get a BMI machine you got a Body FAT Monitor.

And 30% is above average of body fat.

I weigh and check myself the first Sunday of every month
BMI 19.5 and body fat 21.5-

BMI is a chart. According to it you are okay but in essence you are a normal weight person with a high body fat.

Source(s):

I actually know what I am talking about

Answer 5

Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Your BMI: 19.1

Are you using your bmi calculator wrong?

Cause your skinny and way healthy! Now why did you put the "=(" and the end of your question it should be a "=)!"

And of course you arent that big..
Dont worry you dont need to lose any weight at all trust me!=]

Answer 6

OMG! 108 pounds and you are 5' 3"! I am 5 feet tall and I am 109 and trying to get to 115 the ideal weight for my hight according to my doctor whom I have been seeing for like 5 years now! I don't think you are OBESE.

Answer 7

you are not obese if you are5'3" and only weigh 103 lbs. Now if you said you were 130lbs. I would say that you qwere a little heavy but certainly not obese. I think the machine gave an incorrect reading.........

Answer 8

There is no such thing as a skinny obese person. It sounds like the machine is defective or broken. BMI is measured by weight and height, yours is 19.1, healthy.

Answer 9

That is not Obese or even overweight. Either you messed up, or the algorithm behind the page you used it way off.

Answer 10

I dont think your obese, but then again , who cares about themselves anymore. We only care about what everyone else thinks about ourselves. Its only a "label" unfortunately. I am considered obese and i am 5'9 and 180 lbs. I dont look it at all, everytime i tell someone how much i weight they look at me in disbelief. Maybe its b/c i have large breasts or have alot of muscle, but, it can be a bit tricky. Dont focus on the label, focus on being happy with yourself and being healthy. Thats all!