Seriously, am I overweight or obese?!
Question: Seriously, am I overweight or obese.?
Okay, I have gone to the doctor for routine exams, done BMI calculation...all say that for someone 5'2 at 187 lbs at 27 years old, I am unhealthy and morbidly obese.
Now...here's the issue...I don't even feel remotely overweight. I don't disagree that my weight can and should be less (I've lost quite a lot of weight already), but I can do an hour of cardio and an hour of weight lifting and not even be breathing hard.
My vitals are all perfect, so should I really rely on what the BMI tells me.? I don't intend to stop eating right or working out, but I really question the calculations that tell me that I'm an unhealthy person.Health Question & Answer
Now...here's the issue...I don't even feel remotely overweight. I don't disagree that my weight can and should be less (I've lost quite a lot of weight already), but I can do an hour of cardio and an hour of weight lifting and not even be breathing hard.
My vitals are all perfect, so should I really rely on what the BMI tells me.? I don't intend to stop eating right or working out, but I really question the calculations that tell me that I'm an unhealthy person.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Unfortunately, it sounds like you ARE in fact significantly overweight. Your body mass index is 34.2 - overweight is 25 and greater. That said, if you are healthy and satisfied with the way you look, then I don't see a problem with it. Once you become self-conscious or develop some sort of health condition, then you should probably lose weight.
It's great that you're so happy with yourself, even though you aren't Paris Hilton thin. You're a role model.Health Question & Answer
It's great that you're so happy with yourself, even though you aren't Paris Hilton thin. You're a role model.Health Question & Answer
The word "overweight" signifies different things to different people. It's a good idea to set off at the beginning, and ascertain whether you are in reality overweight for your size or not, by computing your BMI (Body Mass Index). You can learn how to do it at the site in the box below, they have plenty of tips and tricks, I lost 5 pounds by following their tips.Health Question & Answer
You are young, that will help a lot for now. But before you have children and/or get into your 30's you would benefit from some weight loss. If you are saying that people come in all shapes and sizes and we should appreciate beauty in all sizes, I hear you. One other thing, are you happy with how clothing looks one you when you shop.? Losing weight will make it easier to dress nicely, if you are interested in that.Health Question & Answer
Dunno. You sound obese. But maybe the weight is muscle...? Dunno, but if doctors are telling you you're morbidly obese and can SEE fat on you, the chances are that you are.. Health Question & Answer