if a male weighs 190lbs and measures 5ft 8in is that considered fat or normal?
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It is not necessarily the height and weight that you should take into consideration you should also know the percentage of lean body tissue the person has. When I enter my statistics into the BMI it says I am overweight however I have a low percentage of body fat so the BMI is not for me, in fact it is not for athletes at all only the general population. My personal trainer is 5’10” at 210lbs this may be Obese for a non athlete but he is extremely ripped and looks phenomenal.\n\nSo it is not easy to answer your question without all the facts.
685204
Believe it or not. Not everyone is built the same. In my opinion a woman who is 5'6" can look more attractive at 125 or 130 it all depends how she is built. \nNow for men who are 5'10" look better at 175 to 180. But that doesn't mean more healthier. With that said it all depends how you feel, because they are big people who look beautiful out there. \n\nGood luck.
1123801
Weight is completely relative.  What you must understand is that the standard set for these "prescribed/ideal" weights is not based on any particular logic or research.  Its just an average for a particular weight/height.   Some people that are fat aren't healthy and some people that are skinny aren't healthy.  You shouldn't ask your self whether you're fat...you should ask yourself...am I healthy?  If not, what more can you do to become healthy.  Skinny doesn't necessarily mean healthy!
8268
Master's and Johnson's said that 5 to 7 inches was normal.\n\nDr. Drew has quoted 5 3/8 inches as average on Love Line on more than on occasion.
283347
I very much like the body my husband has now. he weighs about 210 and is a beast. His arms are muscular but not to where his veins are popping out (that's gross) he is a little soft around the middle(no six back)but thats ok cause he is softer to hug.
1072747
i think it is completely normal to be 5'1'' and weighing between 112 and 115 pounds... according to the basic comparison of heighth and weight.
992530
At 5'6" and 137 pounds your BMI calculates to 22.1 This falls in the middle of the normal BMI range. As you indicated that you are physically active and work-out regular I have to assume you have above average muscle structure. Thus your weight is most likely just about perfect. If you belong to a Gym or fitness center see if they can measure your body fat percentage. This will give you an even better idea how close you are to your perfect body weight
1075856
You are well within a healthy range. The top number for your height before being considered as "overweight" on the Body Mass Index scale is about 138 or 139 pounds. 19-25 % BMI is normal. You are about a 21 %. If you still feel uncomfortable about your appearance, perhaps some muscle toning would make you feel better?
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"A recommended weight according to height is the wrong answer. Thats right weight is extremely overrated. It's about your muscle to fat ratio. What matters is keeping your body fat percentage under about 35% for a woman and 25% for a guy. \nWhy? Muscle weighs more than fat. If your body composition is 80% muscle then you may possibly weigh more than the recommended weight. This doesn't mean you are overweight, and it certainly doesn't mean you are unhealthy. \n\nI am an example of that, I am 6'6 250 lbs with 13% body fat (good for a guy). According to the charts I'm overweight, but if you see me you would guess I am about 200 lbs. Thats what muscle mass does it makes you look a lot smaller than what you weigh.\n\nThink of this a muscle cell is a thick dense heavy rubber band.\nThink of a fat cell as a water balloon that can shrink or expand with no limit as to how big it can be.\n\nThe water balloon would take up way more space than rubber bands, but wouldn't weight as much. This is how people can look small but if they are muscular they could weigh more. \n\nIn truth the height and weight chart was something created in the 1950's and it was based on a 150lb person who was sedentary and lived near the equator. Which means its relevance to most Americans is none. Trust the BMI ratio more, which is the ratio of muscle to fat, that gives a more accurate measurement of how much weight is appropriate for you. \n\n\nBMI indicates your health risks by comparing your height and weight. Males with a BMI above 27.8 and women over 27.3 are considered overweight. Males with a BMI less than 20.7 and women below 19.1 are classified as underweight.\n\nThere are limitations to BMI so it's important to realize that it is only an estimation of body fat. People who have valid reasons for maintaining weight outside of normal ranges (pregnant or breast feeding women, competitive athletes, body builders and people who are chronically ill) may experience inaccurate BMI values. People with a high percentage of muscle mass may appear overweight using BMI because muscle is more dense than fat.\n\nHere is a link to calculate your BMI: http://apexfitness.com/html/tools/fit_calc/bmi/ "
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People like this are really difficult to SHOW that they are the right height for their size etc. You should find some scientific information showing the proper weight for her height, body mass index etc. and then start talking with her about her health and its importance. Im 5' 8" and weigh 150. I dont consider myself fat. I think I look pretty hot actually...but a lot of people would consider that heavy for a woman. I wear size 11 jeans. Basically, it isnt about being fat...it's about looking great no matter what you weigh. Anyone can pull off looking great but in order to look great you have to feel your best about yourself. This takes work.\n\ntell her she looks great, dont do it just to be doing it. Compliment how something accents her figure or something like that. A specific compliment.
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Quite likely.  I am 5'4" and I weigh 146.5.  I also wear a size 4-6 pant.  Remember muscle weighs more than fat, you probably are just more muscular.  I also believe that the density of your bones plays a part.  Your bones may be denser than your friends or you may have a larger frame.  My boyfriend is 6' tall and he only weighs 20 lbs more than me.  The number can be depressing, but as long as you are happy with how you look don't worry about the number.  If you aren't happy with how you look, do something about it and still dont' worry about the number.
842663
according to science, yours is. umm, im obsessed with the BMI (body mass index) calculator, which can be found here: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/\nor just googled. i entered your height and weight and you come out on the high end of normal with a BMI of 24.4. the breakdown is like this: \n\n    *  Underweight = <18.5\n    * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9\n    * Overweight = 25-29.9\n    * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater\n\nso you're a normal weight. however, 190 would put you at overweight, so though youre probably lovely, if you wanted to lose a little weight it wouldnt be dangerous, though its also not really necessary. again, according to the BMI calculator, anything under 140 would be unhealthy at your height (i love trial and error and procrastination). play around with it i guess, it'll give you some good info and you can waste time if youre a nerd like me. \n\nxoxo
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no, i'm 18, and i'm 5'3, 107 pounds, and i think i look perfectly normal.  don't worry, i'm pretty sure that you look great.  \n\nif you're still not confident with my answer, check out your BMI (Body Mass Index) at this website : http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
1096855
you sound healthy to me.... I'm six feet and weigh almost as much as you and I think I look quite healthy and I feel healthy.  don't worry about hte numbers on the scale too much.
122601
While the first answer was a great one, there are some facts needing to be clarified. First of all, these so called "Medical Guidlines" are really way off base. In our society today, even the medical proffession is under pressure to "skinny" down women. It is sad but true. While genetics play a large role in what a person may or may not weigh, that was not really the question. "What is the proper weight for a 8 year old boy or girl." There is not any single weight that could be termed "proper." For example: when my daughter was two years old she weighed nearly thirty pounds. She was a tiny bit of a child and was not in any way overweight. Nor did she visably look like a "chunky" toddler. When people picked her up, they would get such a surprised look on their faces and give a umph! then exclaim "What does this kid weigh?" You see, my little girl inherited a very large bone structure, which was hidden underneath a tiny little body shape. She looked like she should weight about as much as a doll. \n\nThe point of this is twofold. The first part is getting back to the medical profession. I sincerely believe Dr's today put erroneous measures out on what certain heigths and frames should be within a weight category. I beleave that adding ten pounds would get to a more reasonable attempt to instuct on a healthy weight. I know if I weighed within the range they tell me I should be in, I would look anorexic! My normal weight is about 160. I am a bit over 5'8' tall. My bone structure is medium. I am told my "ideal" and "healthy" weight should be between 130-145!! I wear a size 9. Why do Dr's think all women should be able to wear a size 6 or below? It is crazy. The medical community or at least the majority of them has bought in to "thin is in". \n\nNext, weight is very subjective. If a person is healthy, then they are at a healthy weight, for him/her. If somebody is significally overweight, by that I mean over 30% of the body fat index, then there is a problem. Getting a proper body fat index is more important than what the scale says. My daughter, now grown, is not quite two inches over 5". She weighs 125lbs. She is a boosumy, well curved and cuddly young woman and her index is at about 21% and she thinks she is over weight! What a shame. She is perfectly within the true health guidlines and is literally as healthy as a person can be. Beautiful as well, but todays societal expectations have robbed her of feeling as beautifull as she truly is. The same has occurred to so many other beautifull young women today. \n\nTo estimate what weight a growing child should be is difficult if not impossible. If the child is under 30% of bodyfat to lean and bone mass then I believe that child is healthy. Now, 30% is at the highest end of the measure. It would be great if the child could maintain 25% while growing. A child may well not lose all baby fat untill into teen years. I know this as I raised seven children, each with his/her own individual body type. One was as skinny as a rail, and I worried more over her than her siblings. A child can be underweight as well. I think if a child is under 18% bodyfat to lean muscle/bone, a parent needs to look into maybe the child is developing some eating disorder. \n\nAfter all this long drawn out explaination it boils down to this: Any ratio between 18%---30% could be considered healthy. As long as there is not underlying health issues.
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no you are not fat i am 5'7" and i weigh 137 and i am really skinny. so no you are a healthy weight
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Anywhere from 115-145 pounds, depending on your body structure and fitness level, since muscle weighs more than fat.  I am 5'7" and 145, but I wear a size 7.  It's all muscle.