The healthy height vs weight sometimes seems unreasonable to me, like why I'm 5'4" and as a size 6, I would be considered overweight. I'm currently a size 4, and if I was to be 5 pounds heavier, I would be considered overweight? I definitely don't look big.
2007-06-19 06:50:16 · 13 answers · asked by Heart of Fire 7 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It isn't a doctor's weight chart, and it isn't an edict from Apollo. The doctors get those charts from actuarial tables. The actuaries do statistical work for life insurance companies. Reason doesn't have anything to do with it. Statistically, if you fall within that weight range, you live longer. This is known from studying the weight of people when it's time for the insurers to pay the death benefit, which the doctor, not unreasonably, would like to delay in your case. If you prefer to be a reasonable corpse, go right ahead.
2007-06-19 06:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that people carry weight differently. I'm 5'4" as well and if I was at the recommended weight for my age and height, I would be a size 8 or 10. If I was to go any smaller than that, I would be extremely underweight. But that's the way my body is made.
2007-06-19 06:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by Erin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chart refers only to what is supposed to be an average person. It does not take into account people with larger bone mass or even people who are more muscular than average. For example, a bodybuilder with almost no body fat will weigh in as obese on the chart. Just use the chart as a general guide and not as an absolute. YOU know if you are overweight or not.
2007-06-19 07:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by David M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm last time i went to the doc. i found out i was perfect weight and could actualy stand to gain a few pounds. it made em feel good, although i though the weight seemed a alil much...i mean perfect weight for 5' 8" woman is like 153 (by the way im 5' 8" 142
2007-06-19 07:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mollie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the chart you're talking about is meant to be so cut and dry. I think your BMI number is more important...if it's saying your moderately overweight or more, then you should be concerned. Everyone's weight fluctuates a little bit...if a doc is saying this stuff to you..go see someone new and FAST.
2007-06-19 07:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by blkbarbie6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the weight charts are BS. you shouldnt be judged on how much you weigh because there are different body types and if people are muscular they will weigh more. I personally think it's what you look like that counts, not what a weight chart says.
2007-06-19 06:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by DramaKid2010 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-28 01:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean.
but, it goes by your weight and not your size (pants). i can't see someone who wears a size 6 (or 4) can be over weight.
Unless you're like a sausage in those sizes.
2007-06-19 07:02:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I have friends that are slim & fit but weigh a lot more than you would ever think! Some people just weigh more w/o being fat.
2007-06-19 06:53:48 · answer #9 · answered by gouldgirl2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They for me are too high a weight - I am small framed and if I weigh what it says I should weigh, I look fat.
2007-06-19 07:14:23 · answer #10 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋