A lot of people focus only on the weight reading the bathroom scales report to you, but this isn't always a good indication of how healthy you are. There are a number of factors which determine whether your weight is right for your height and age. The formula for ideal body weight is more commonly referred to as the body mass index or BMI for short.
The body mass index formula is a simple equation which compares and individuals height to their weight.
The Formula For Ideal Body Weight: weight in kilograms divided by your height in metres squared then multiplied by 703 or alternatively weight in pounds / square of your height in inches then multiply by 703.
What is my Ideal Body Weight?: OK so you should now have a figure from the above calculation, but what does it mean? Are you healthy or unhealthy?.
A body mass index that falls between 19 and 22 is ideal and people in this range are found to be healthier and live longer.
If your result falls between 25 and 19.9 you are considered to be overweight.
If your result is over 30 you are categorized as obese and at high risk of health problems
IF your BMI is below 18 you are considered under weight and are also deemed to be of a high risk of health problems.
NOTE: The Body mass index formula is only meant to be taken as a guide for the average person, in many cases it doesn't hold up, for example a body builder with extremely low body fat could be considered obese if you go by the BMI.
A more accurate measurement is to get a body fat percentage test, the BMI does however hold true and is an excellent guide for the vast majority people.
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