Hi i was hoping to seek some medical knowledge on what is considered a perfect weight/bmi for a woman of 5"1inch tall. I eat healthy and exercise every day and weigh exactly 8stone.
sarabear44 101 Posts Specializes in emergency. Has 6 years experience. Apr 7, 2010 Your BMI result is: 17.06Your weight is in the range that is classified as underweight.UnderweightBMI less than 18.5IdealBMI 18.5-25OverweightBMI 25-30Obese - should lose weightBMI 30-40Very obese - lose weight nowBMI greater than 40A BMI measurement is not as accurate if you're an athlete or very muscular (muscle weighs more than fat) as this can push you into a higher BMI category even if you have a healthy level of body fat. It's also not accurate for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or people who are frail.http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/health/fightingfat/bodymass.pl
royhanosn 233 Posts Specializes in psych, general, emerg, mash. Apr 8, 2010 Issues: I hate that word. I prefer the old fashion, I got a weight problem! Doesnt sound as sexy, but its more to the point. BMI are misleading. I consulted a nutritionist because I am classed of overweight. She told me, ITS A GUIDELINE. Too much misleading info on this internet. Its not the bible!If your dr tells you are overweight or FAT, challenge him/her on it! Have dr do a complete blood test,what is your build, your short 5'1"...if your uncomfortable about it, do something about it!
Meraki 188 Posts Has 12 years experience. Apr 8, 2010 Your BMI result is: 17.06Your weight is in the range that is classified as underweight.I'm not sure how you calculated that? At 5'1" and 112 lbs (8 x 14) I get a BMI of 21.2 and BMI is a pretty accurate guideline unless you are very muscular... OP - if you are eating healthy and exercising regularly then it seems you are healthy and at a good weight for your height. There is no perfect weight as people have different bone structures and muscle mass and metabolisms but your weight and lifestyle seem healthy. If your thought process about your weight isn't healthy, time to talk to someone.
tvccrn, ASN, RN 1 Article; 762 Posts Specializes in Critical Care. Has 20 years experience. Apr 8, 2010 I'm not sure if you are concerned on being overweight or underwieght. But, at 5' 2" my ideal weight according to the doctor is 135 lbs (not sure what that is in stones).
