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I am currently enrolled in weight watchers to lose weight and have been on the program since may 2016. i have lost close to 65 lbs. what would be my ideal weight goal for my height? i started at 313 lbs before i started my lifestyle change. bmi

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need height: You did not provide your height. You may visit this site to calculate your BMI and also see what it should be for a healthy person. http://www.bmi-calculator.net/

Answered 8/8/2017

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Need data: To figure out a healthy target for your weight we need to know how tall you are. If you have posted it anywhere o this site in the past we cannot see it. Your posts are never linked.

Answered 8/8/2017

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A member asked:

I am currently enrolled in weight watchers to lose weight and have been on the program since may 2016. i have lost close to 65 lbs. what would be my ideal weight goal for my height? i started at 313 lbs before i started my lifestyle change. bmi

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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