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My doctor mentioned my weight, but i'm confused as to if i'm overweight or if i'm obese? i'm 5'7 (i know i'm tall) and 208 lbs.
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BMI : You can use a BMI calculator online. I want you to know you can take control of your diet and start exercising to change your life. You may have to help your household change diet habits. You can get in shape and you will. Believe in yourself, join a gym, concentrate on cardiovascular conditioning. Here is a link to healthy diet information. Good luck. http://tinyurl.com/qf7faaz
Answered 1/6/2016
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