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Can you tell me how much weight do i need to lose to get to healthy bmi (weight)?

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It depends: Upon where you're starting from. The more you weight, the more you need to lose. Healthy bmi is usually considered to be from 18.5 - 24.9, but there are many more things that go into being healthy than just bmi.

Answered 2/23/2017

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