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I have recently begun to exercise and eat a bit healthier. i am now i am 5'4" and about 145-146pounds. what is a good weight ?

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Good weight: About 18-22% body fat for a healthy exercising young women. 14% body fat is considered a very athletic female physique.

Answered 3/27/2013

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Healthy weight : You can use BMI calculator or chart to get an idea. BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5, Normal weight = 18.5–24.9, Overweight = 25–29.9 & Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater. See: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Answered 11/10/2018

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I have recently begun to exercise and eat a bit healthier. i am now i am 5'4" and about 145-146pounds. what is a good weight ?

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