Are you comfortable? Is that weight managable to maintain? Does it effect your health?
The BMI charts are really more of a reference IMO.
Yoyo dieting can be more dangerous
If you have a muscular build, then your ideal weight may be higher than someone with an average muscle/fat body composition.
If you are concerned about your risks of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or type 2 diabetes, your physician can help you to estimate these risks.
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Unfortunately, just because a certain weight "feels right", that doesn't make it healthy.
Being either obese or underweight increases the risk of certain health problems.
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, being obese may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes, certain types of cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, and pregnancy problems: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/health-risks-overweight . Some of these problems are silent killers - you can feel healthy, yet still end up with life-threatening complications.
Unfortunately, some people insist in claiming that they feel good, even if they are dangerously underweight. For those with anorexia, there can be a feeling of empowerment, which can lead that anorexic person to value their condition, despite its negative health consequences.
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Honestly, BMI is about the dumbest measure there is for judging if someone's overweight. It shows absolutely no consideration for muscle mass and build. You can get a body fat caliper for $5-10 bucks. So instead of worrying about BMI, purchase a caliper and measure your body fat percentage. Since this measurement tells you how much fat you have in your body, it's a much more accurate way of measuring if you're overweight. Results 20% and below are healthy. 21-29% is overweight. 30%+ is obese.
Hey pal, don’t look for the ideal weight just focus on your fitness if you have extra fat on your body and belly. Look for other symptoms like breathing issues, heartbeat at this stage.
If you are comfortable with your body then it is normal for you. Otherwise, your doctor can give you a better idea.
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