Am I healthy or fat? And what are some tips for losing weight?

[Anonymous]

My body fat percentage is 27 and so is my Body Mass Index... I'm 17, 5'4", I weigh 153 pounds, and my bust-waist-hip ratio is 33-31-40... I've been trying various diets and I go on brisk walks every afternoon and I've already lost 12 pounds since February but my goal is to lose another 8 pounds... so I'm wondering: Am I fat and need to do more? Any suggestions or tips?

[Anonymous]

You're BMI would put you into the 'overweight' category, although BMIs are often inaccurate if you have a large amount of muscle. The Rock (the actor), for instance would be considered obese. If you are looking to loose weight I would stop drinking all liquid calories and use My Fitness Pal. I lost 15 pounds just doing those 2 things.

[Asker]

Thanks for the tip!

[meatballs21]

You are a little on the heavy side - healthy BMI is under 25. You've made a great start by going for walks, keep it up. Watch what you're eating and you should lose even more faster.

[Asker]

Thank you!

[sobg71124]

You sound just about right, and very healthy. You certainly don't need to change anything!

[Asker]

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Your plan sounds like a good one. A BMI of 25 or a little less is where you want to be.

[Asker]

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

It depends on your body type but I think you should aim for 120-130 pounds.

[sobg71124]

That would be WAY too skinny for her.

[Opinion Owner]

@sobg71124 this is what 120 at 5'4" looks like on this girl from mybodygallery: www.mybodygallery.com/photos-44927-body-shape.htm

Definitely not too thin. You're just brainwashed by the obesity that surrounds you into thinking healthy weighted girls are too skinny and chubby ones are just right.

[Asker]

Every body is built different but from what I've been finding online, I think 140 would be just perfect for my height

[Opinion Owner]

Like I said it depends on your body type. Like frame size, bone density, muscle mass, etc

[sobg71124]

@Anonymous: You made my point with that photo! First of all, she has a petite build, so, of course, she will be a lighter weight, but she too skinny to look healthy!

[Opinion Owner]

@sobg71124 then you proved my point, you're brainwashed by the normalization of obesity

[sobg71124]

I so often notice it's the girls who are SO hard on the curvier girls, and want them to be as skinny and frail as they are. Jealously, I suspect.

[Opinion Owner]

@sobg71124 I'm actually far from frail. I don't even consider myself thin. Just at a healthy weight. Good body fat percentage. And I'm curvy without carrying 20+ extra pounds so yeah

[UnremarkableDay]

Prime example of how used to seeing overweight people, we have become. In the U. S. The majority of people are overweight to some degree and people don't even realize it. humans not only don't need all that excess body fat but it's also very unhealthy. It's sad to see so many people think healthy is actually way too skinny.

[Bandgal]

This is actually in the range of healthy weight for her height but the range is really 110 to 144 lbs so she can way a little more and still be healthy. It really depends on your build. If you've got a curvier, bigger build then sticking to the upper range of that would probably work for you. Then again if you exercise and eat right then you're healthy and shouldn't worry about your weight.

[Asker]

Thanks for all your input guys! The discussion is helpful because it brings in a range of opinions and I can really see your points and all of you guys are right on certain aspects

[Anonymous]

i think you're healthy.

[sobg71124]

She is just right!

[Asker]

Thank you sobg71124 for your kind comments :)

[BroBroncoski]

Lol don't BMI sucks, calculate your b. f%

[Asker]

Thanks! I already did though lol

[UnremarkableDay]

A bit overweight

[Asker]

Thanks

[Anonymous]

nah seems normal

[Asker]

Thanks