Am I a Healthy Weight?

Question

I’m 19, I’m 5 foot and 1 and a half inches, and I’m 175 pounds. Is this a healthy weight? According to the BMI chart, I’m obese, but I try not to pay attention to these things as beauty is not dependent on your weight! I’m just curious if it would be best for me to pursue a healthier lifestyle. I don’t care if I have a little excess weight on me, but I do want some of it to be a healthy weight at the very least.

Answer

No its not

Answer

Honestly, it depends on your body composition. You could be a lean 175 pounds of mostly muscle and that would be healthy￼. If you are not lean and have high body fat, there's a possibility for that to cause health complications. Rather than focusing on your weight, just focus on eating healthy foods low in saturated and trans fats, and being active daily.

Answer

I want to say no. I’m 5 ft and 145. Just looking at me you can tell I’m overweight. I’m tired and out of breath easily. 
I’ve seen other people who weigh that much but it is all muscle. They do lots of weight training. Truly big boned not just… fat! 
I think the BMI chart is outdated. There is too many scenarios, it doesn’t account for.. however for that height I have a hard time believing is can be a healthy weight.

Answer

Health and weight are not synonymous. No one can answer this for you.

Am I a Healthy Weight?

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