Question 1

160 lbs and 5 ft 7. am i overweight?

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Ideal weight: Insurance tables for normal weights start at 100 lbs for the first 5 feet, then add 5 lbs per inch beyond 5 feet for females, or 7 lbs per inch for males.  At 5 ft 7, your ideal weight if you are female should be 135, but 149 for a male.  This is just one method for calculating a reference point for your information.  You may want to look also at your body mass index.

Question 2

i am 5'6 and 192 lbs-am i overweight?

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You are OBESE: Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 31.0 Kg/m2. This means your weight is within the Obese range.

Your current BMI is greater than the recommended range of 18.5 to 24.9. 
To be within the right range for your height, your ideal weight should be between 115 lbs and 154 lbs. Being overweight increases your risk of developing coronary heart disease, as well as other health conditions such as diabetes.

Question 3

am i overweight? i'm a 5'10 female that's 17 and weighs about 168.

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Normal: Hi. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 24.1, which is within the "normal" range (i.e., not overweight). Eat healthy &amp; exercise regularly; healthy lifestyle helps keep you that way!

Question 4

am i overweight (sure feel so), my height is 155cm and i am 49.5kg?

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no: You are normal weight per bmi criteria 20.6.

Question 5

i'm 5'7, 19, and 215 lbs. am i overweight, and if so, by how much?

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Class 1 obesity: Your calculated BMI is 33.8 which puts you into the class 1 obesity category. Ideal BMI  IS BETWEEN 29-25. Your ideal body weight is about 153 lbs  you need to exercise at least for 60 minutes a day Be at around 1600 calories diet and 90 grams protein a day diet for the longvtern

Question 6

i'm 55 yr old female weight is 172 and i'm 5'5. how many pounds am i overweight?

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About 20: Depending upon your built, 5'5" height can have "normal" weight of 120-150 lbs.

Question 7

my height is about 160 centimeters and my weight is about 70kgs, am i overweight? what should  i do to reduce it? because im busy working

Accepted Answer

Body mass index: Use http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi/bmi-m.Htm to calculate your body mass index (i'm curious, why did you use metric units if you're in buffalo, ny?) which comes out to 27.3 normal bmi is &lt;25. Overweight is 25-30 while &gt;30 is obese. Good nutrition & regular exercise are key to health & optimal weight. Physical activity doesn't require a lot of time, just commitment.

Question 8

am i overweight weighing 130 pounds?

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Probably Not: It depends on your height, but it's unlikely you're of such short stature as to be overweight at only 130 pounds.

Question 9

am i overweight i'm 4.11 and weigh 163?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Simple sugars and processed carbs should be avoided or limited. This includes any flour product. The fine grind makes absorption quick, and spikes your blood sugar which increases insulin and promotes weight gain. Good fats such as olive oil and coconut oil are fine in sensible amounts. Eat a rainbow of organic vegetables and just enough protein.

Question 10

hi i am 5ft 2 and weigh 62.60kg am i overweight?

Accepted Answer

Different : body shapes make just weight a difficult deciding factor.  Are you in shape.  Are you muscular.   These are all factors.  If you are concerned talk to your doctor to answer these questions.

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