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Ht is 5ft10.5 wt. 143 lbs & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?
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Ideal body weight : Although you are a bit on the thin side, your weight (and bmi) are still within a normal range. As long as you are healthy and do not have any nutritional deficiencies, your weight is fine.
Answered 6/4/2016
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