What's Your Ideal Weight? - What Is Your Shade Of PINK?

The definitions of normal, overweight, and obese were established after researchers examined the BMIs of millions of people and correlated them with rates of illness and death. These studies found that the BMI range associated with the lowest rate of illness and death is 19–24. Use your height to find a weight that's in a healthy range.
Go to this website and calculate your Body Mass Index:
www.everydayhealth.com


Here is an example when I calculated my BMI and this is my results.

A BMI of 19–24 is considered normal, while BMIs of 25–29 are defined as overweight. Obesity begins at a BMI of 30, which translates to about 30 extra pounds, depending on your height. These definitions of overweight and obesity were established after several studies examined the BMIs of millions of people and correlated them with rates of illness and death. BMIs in the normal range are associated with the lowest rates of illness and death, while higher BMIs are associated with progressively higher rates of illness and death.

Even though BMI is very useful, looking at these numbers alone can be somewhat deceptive. The "normal" range in the BMI table covers a lot of ground. A person at the lower end of the spectrum could gain a significant amount of weight, which in itself is a risk factor for disease, and still remain in healthy territory. For example, a 5'6", 130-pound woman with a BMI of 21 could gain 20 pounds and still keep her BMI under 25.

Kayla Wharton - Mrs. North Texas International