Why does it say that 146 pounds for my height of 5'2 is overweight? i have an hourglass body shape with a very big butt and hips and flat stomach

"overweight": Your BMI is 26.7. For many women, that would be overweight. But for others it does not work. The BMI is just weight/height and is good for populations, but not for individuals. It does not take into account muscular, big boned people. More important than the number on the scale is how you look, feel, your degree of athleticism, and your individual body build. If you wish, a %fat may be of help.

BMI not perfect: If the conclusion was based on body mass index (BMI), then it may be fair to say that it's only estimated based on height and weight, not necessarily your body shape.

Weight charts: Those weight charts are made by insurance companies to judge risk for insurance policies. We use BMI to judge obesity in the medical world and even that has limitations based on body shape. For instance a body builder may have an obese BMI because of all the muscle he has, likewise with your figure. Your BMI is 26.7 which is in the normal range. Relax you are fine. Enjoy that body!

BMI: Hi, your BMI is 26.8 (the ration of your height to your weight), the normal BMI is less than 25 but BMI could be a little misleading in muscular people, as long as you eat right and exercise you shouldn't worry.

BMI is not always rt: The Body Mass Index isn't always rt when it comes to determining if someone is overwt. It generalizes but doesn't always take into consideration a person's bone structure. If you have wide hips, flat stomach, and low percentage of body fat I wouldn't worry too much. Your BMI is 26, so your wt may be ok for your body type. Ideal wt is only one component of health. Exercise, BP r also important!

Your BMI: The Body Mass I DES (BMI) is a mathematical calculation based on your height and weight only. Your BMI is 26.7. The "normal" range for BMI is 18.5 to 24.9. So technically by this definition you are "overweight". But this doesn't account for muscle, which weighs more than fat. So really, while it is a guideline, your general diet and exercise regimen are the best to follow

Ideal Body weight: Ideal body weight is a healthy body weight range based on height, gender, and age. Your numbers are not ideal which means that you are at increased health risk for diseases including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, gout, and certain types of cancer. Studies have shown that losing as little as 5 percent to 10 percent of your body weight can improve your health.