How much weight do I need to lose to be healthy?

[Anonymous]

How much weight do I need to lose to be healthy?

I am 22 am 5’4” and 180.4 lbs

[Darkfairie17]

It really depends on your body frame. If you have a really small frame you will need to lose more weight than if you have a larger body frame. I was the same weight and height as you a few years ago and I looked fine. Maybe if you dropped 20 pounds it would be good, it all depends on your body. When I was younger, I was really thin at 155-160, and I was the same height. But I have a larger body frame, and had an hourglass shape, so my weight was distributed evenly. Those all take consideration, and weight doesn't automatically degrade your health. It really depends on your lifestyle too.

I would just aim at doing some regular exercise and eating well. Your weight will naturally change to accommodate a new, healthier lifestyle. And you will drop some weight, and feel better and be healthier :) Health isn't fully determined by weight. As long as you take care of yourself and do healthy things, you will be healthier overall.

[queenofpeen]

According to BMI, about 40 pounds. But BMI is bull. The thing is, health has very little to do with the number on the scale (unless you're severely underweight or severely obese). Health is all about eating right, being active, and taking care of yourself. People start the craziest diets and exercise routines because they want to be healthy, but they don't realize that hurts their health even more. Just make simple lifestyle changes you can stick with for the rest of your life (30+ min of exercise a day, less junk food, more water and fiber, etc.). THAT'S healthy :)

[Asker]

thank you

[7gnat]

great answer

[7gnat]

To be healthy? 20 to 30 pounds. to be as sexy as media, and society asks of you? 45 pounds or so.

[Asker]

but woudi still be sexy if I lost 30

[Asker]

sorry... bt would I still be sexy if I lost 30

[7gnat]

sexy is in the mind.

[Asker]

how is that

[7gnat]

you are whoever you think you are. If you think you are the sexiest thing in the world then you will be. The mind is very powerful.

[Asker]

:) thank you

[7gnat]

you are welcome pretty girl

[Asker]

lol

[awesomelycrazy]

I guess a target of 140 pounds would be a good idea... because its in the healthy weight range, but not too far in...:D

Maybe lose about 40 pounds, you'll have a BMI of 24 if you do so.

Set mini goals, try having a calorie deficit and watch the weight burnt off!

[Asker]

thank you umm what is BMI?

[india101]

Body Mass Index

It's this scale that tells you your healthy weight range in terms of your height. This is what doctors rely on to see if their patients are "healthy" For your height, your weight "should" be from 107 to 145 lbs.

[Asker]

cool cool thank you ill try

[udolipixie]

How much weight do I need to lose to be healthy? 60.4 lbs...though weight in most cases doesn't correlate to health. If you're truly concerned about your health focus on blood pressure, cholesterol, and body fat percentage

[Asker]

right but this will help with that sum

[dIO_oIb]

Depends on your body frame, but roughly 50lbs. link

[Anonymous]

You can still be "healthy" and be overweight but the recommended weight for you would be around 140ish or lower.

[Asker]

ok thank you

[Anonymous]

40 pounds would be great and 50 pounds would be better. You can do it!

[Asker]

:) thank you

[SnackG]

Cutting the 80 in half should be good.

[Anonymous]

50-60 lbs, go girl!

[Asker]

thank you

[Ezmotts]

Like 40-50 lbs.