If someone weighs 265 do you consider that MORBIDLY obese, GROSSLY obese or just obese ?
929093
It depends on their height, build and muscle mass. If a 6ft4 body builder with 8% body fat weighs 265lb, that is very different from a 5ft4 woman with over 40% body fat weighing 265lb. HTH : )
874084
Sounds not bad to me, have you big bones or slight build cos that also determines what is considered overweight.\nYou must know what u look like  OK...long as you are healthy n happy then all's good.77kgs sounds just fine...
108687
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.
402024
It can be. Morbid obesity can leave a person unable to walk or move without assistance. Now, I'm not talking about being a little chubby, I'm talking about cases where a person grew so fat that their muscles can't support their weight. In those cases, it's a disability.
930714
I agree with Beam above, with it being a guideline and not gospel.  One factor that it needs to be balanced against is lifestyle.  If an athlete with large muscle mass, your BMI will be inflated, which is not to say they are obese.  Conversely, if a person naturally small-boned and slim and fit, their BMI will appear low, which is not to say they are anorexic.  I think % of body fat needs to be taken into consideration, as well as other factors.
95078
Well I am larger than average and I have a very good man who also is larger than average...\nBut I wouldn't say we are exactly fat...\nJust a little overweight...\nHe loves my cooking...LOL...\nHe picked me and I was already overweight...
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!
1183898
It is very rude. People that are obese are humans also.\n The word fat pertaining to a person is very uncouth.\n Obese people sometimes have a low self esteem . Why add to the agony.\n It just not nice to call a person fat. \n If you have to ask this question , you must be one of those non caring people.
428057
Anywhere between 98lbs and 141lbs. That is the Desirable and fit category. Im a Fitness and Health T.A. So Im pretty sure I know what Im talking about....any questions, just send me an email....
982908
Definately weight and obesity. Man.. after your questions yesterday, it got me thinking on the subject and holy hell are people super sensitive about that subject! It doesn't matter what the question or statement is, it seems folk go straight on the defensive without even comprehending it properly. They instantly take it personally when it isn't and cry abuse if you so much as discuss it. Even though, it's a serious health problem, it seems that we can not mention the fact that someone is overweight! Oh and god help you if you use the word 'Fat'!
1167237
According to Body Mass Index (http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/), you're OK anywhere within 140-180lbs.
783986
1-2 lbs, depends on your resting metabolism.
623356
try to search for BMI body mass index and you will get an idea but i think you can be any weight as long as you feel ok like that
400477
yeah i would say its a high number, probably something like your guess of 65 or 70%. America has such a high population of obese people... its really sad, and very unhealthy.
145718
it depends on the person and weight
175944
I'd say a 250 pounder is about as heavy as I would go.She'd have to be really REALLY pretty and LOTS of fun to be around tho.............. maybe 225 pounds........... (shivers)
1006664
Only if a medical condition is causing it.  I have heard of people wh are obese because oh something going wrong in their body.  It seems no matter what they eat or how they exercise, it don't help.  Others just eat to much fast food and snacks and are couch potatoes.  And no there is no excuse for them.