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I am 5'11, 280 pounds. what is a good, healthy weight for me to drop to?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Around: 155 to 171 pounds if you are female. More if you have a lot of muscle mass. Around 160 to 176 if male. Bmi is much more important than weight.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/29/2014

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A member asked:

I am 5'11, 280 pounds. what is a good, healthy weight for me to drop to?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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