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I am 6 foot 280 pounds how much or what is the maximum number but i should be weighing to be healthy? please lmk

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Weight: The ideal weight depends on your height and also on you skeletal frame. So not knowing your bone structure you should ideally be from 175 to 175 lbs

Answered 5/20/2017

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