Question 1

what defines overweight?

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Charts: Overweight is defined as having a bmi of 25-30 while obese is having a bmi over 30.  Bmi is a calculation based on your height and weight.  It is not perfect but a very good general guideline for most people to go by ( football athlete with lots of muscle mass may be technically "obese" on the charts while not actually having too much body fat).

Question 2

best way to control overweight?

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Holistic approach: A doc, coach, or clinical psychologist can help you draw up a plan of action to include exercise, food plan, and stress management.  This can be adjusted weekly as needed.  Focus on your health more than on the number on the scale.  There are lots of good books out there.  Go slow and steady.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

are there any overweight vegans?

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Vegans: Of course there are many.
Go online and look for "Vegan" articles. Go through as many as you can tolerate and after a short while you will feel great and tell others - they will have noticed your new size, shape and style.

Be patient and you will enjoy!

Question 4

how do i know if i am overweight?

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Overweight: It has its flaws but to my knowledge the gold standard measurement out there right now is the BMI (Body Mass Index).  Using this chart can help you determine if you are overweight or not.  In my opinion it doesn't account for muscle mass very well.  Ultimately, it's using the chart and discussing your results with your PCP.

Question 5

could i be overweight but not fat?

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Yes: You might appear "overweight" by some weight standards but it could be related to large muscle mass.

Question 6

is being 10lbs overweight healthy?

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Weight: Weight normals don't have a lot of scientifc correlation. If you like the way you look and are eating a mediterranean diet and getting regular exercise at least half an hour a day, a few pounds over a 'normal' number won't be a big deal. On the other hand you should be close to the normal weight and i wouldn't let it go up from where you are.

Question 7

hii i am overweight tell some tips?

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Overweight: Drink a lot of water. Eat small protein based meals frequently. Watch your portions. Cut back on processed foods, white carbohydrates and fried foods. Exercise exercise exercise with toning will definitely help. Good luck!

Question 8

i am getting overweight day by day.?

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Not sure of ?: Talk to your physician get your thyroid checked & look at your diet.  Also regular exercise is key.  Also, could you be pregnant?

Question 9

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 10

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.

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