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Am I Obese If I Am 5 Feet 7 Inches Tall And Weigh 185 Pounds?

I am 5 feet 7 inches tall and I weigh 185 pounds. Am I obse? I know I am over weight. I am a 47 year old female. I have no health issues. I am premenopausal. I exercise on average 2 a week. I aim for 3 to four times per week and usually make three, but there are times where I may go a week or two without any gym time. I watch what I eat, but do on weekends, like to drink red wine.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello!
I had gone through your query.
Considering your weight and height you are overweight.

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 29.
For BMI 25-29.9 is considered Overweight.

For BMI of 30 or greater is condsidered Obesity.
So you are not obese but in borderline.

I suggest to increase your kevel of physical activity at least 5 days a week.
Eat healthy foods,mostly green vegetables,drink plenty of fluids.

Hope it answered your query.
Wish you all the best.

Dr.Rovena Murati
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Am I Obese If I Am 5 Feet 7 Inches Tall And Weigh 185 Pounds?

Hello! I had gone through your query. Considering your weight and height you are overweight. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 29. For BMI 25-29.9 is considered Overweight. For BMI of 30 or greater is condsidered Obesity. So you are not obese but in borderline. I suggest to increase your kevel of physical activity at least 5 days a week. Eat healthy foods,mostly green vegetables,drink plenty of fluids. Hope it answered your query. Wish you all the best. Dr.Rovena Murati