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Im a 22 yr old female, 5'0 tall, 122.6lbs, with a lg body frame. am i overweight? what can i do/eat to increase my metabolism? i walk (30-90min) daily

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Not overweight: BMI from 20-25 is considered normal. BMI 25-30 is overweight. Your BMI is 24 which is in the normal range. It is excellent that you exercise daily. Keep it up. Talk to a dietitian about what your calorie count should be based on your activity level

Answered 6/2/2015

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