People come in different sizes/shapes??

Question

I was wondering. I took this thing that gives you the weight you should be at with your height. I am 5 foot 8 inches (as said in prev discussion) and it says I should be at like 143 pounds to be heathy and fit. However, like I said I am also very stocky with alot of upper body mass. I don't think with my natural size I will be able to accomplish to get down to 143 pounds. My grandpa, uncles and dad are very big (fat+muscle) and the rest are near the average height/weight (got 5 bros and 3 sisters) Doesent all depend on your body structure? 143 for me seems rediciolous (however you spell it)

Answer 1

Partially its genetics (e.g. have naturally slow metabolism) but big part plays lifestyle which passes on from parents to children - e.g. eating unhealthy, restricting, binging, not drinking enough water etc., so you are used to doing all of that and dont know sometimes even that its unhealthy and there is something else you should be doing.

Answer 2

Re: previous discussion.

To heck with that for now! 143 lbs., right, like that's gonna happen right away! I am going through weight loss, too, which is why I am answering you again, it's tough! So I just wanted to lend a little support from another dieter.

When you've been losing for a year, you might be better able to worry about this. I personally can't right now- although I check, too. I use the calculators, but as a guide, not a hard and fast rule of what I need to be. I've heard 116, for example- that would entail amputation, I am sure. In fact, that's just never going to be me. It isn't realistic for somebody to lose a limb trying to get down to ideal weight.

Seriously, though, a nutritionist could tell you better by seeing you and talking to you about your goals. Even your GP would know more that we do- give him/her a call?

Answer 3

What you used was an outdated yet oddly popular method of body measurement called a BMI or Body Mass Index. As you have pointed out, the test doesn't account for certain differences such as bone mass, muscle mass or any other factors which can impact your results.

I would suggest you ignore your BMI results completely and opt to have your BF% or Body Fat Percentage tested. The caliper test or pinch test is the most common method can be very accurate if performed correctly. Hydrostatic tests where you are submerged in a tub of water to calculate your buoyancy is the most accurate test but may not be worth the expense depending on your needs. I would suggest ignoring online body fat calculators as they can vary greatly from actual results.

Good Luck ;)

Answer 4

there's a healthy range, which means yes, there are differences. obviously.

check your BMI (body mass index) to see what it is, and that can tell you if you're a healthy weight. although, BMI doesn't work for people who are very stock with a lot of muscle (it tends to say you're heavier than you should be, which is false if you're a very stocky build).

your best bet? go to the doctor. they'll be able to tell you if you're at a good weight.

I'm 5'10", 155lb, by the way. I'm thin for my height and age.

Answer 5

it all depends...if you can't see muscle definition...then you have too much fat...but if your 5'8 and you exceed 143 but you are solid and lean...then you are perfectly fine and above normal physique ... i am 6'0 175... i have a 8% body fat and i'm pretty much all muscle... i could never be a tiny guy...just not my body structure...yes it does roll into play but it pretty much depends what you look like...i couldn't tell you unless i saw you...

Answer 6

yes it all depends on the individual, as you well know it can not take into account muscle mass since all it measures is "fat".

Answer 7

What's your questioN?