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Do I Have A Healthy BMI If Weight Is 142 Lbs And Height Is 65 Inches?
i am a 54 yr old female. today i was told my body mass index was great. i weight 142lbs and am 65inches tall. i am a landscape contractor so i am physical spring thru late fall using chainsaws, etc. two yrs ago my weight was 128 and had been at that number for years and years. i do not eat alot of fat or sugar and my weight will not move from 142. considering my age, am i at a healthy bmi
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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In My opinion your BMI is 23.6. You are considered normal. For a lady of your age with BMI 23.6 is considered to be very fit. Keep up the good works and don't worry about your BMI. You are just too good for your age.
In My opinion your BMI is 23.6. You are considered normal. For a lady of your age with BMI 23.6 is considered to be very fit. Keep up the good works and don't worry about your BMI. You are just too good for your age.
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