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At 5'5" and 230 lbs, your BMI is 38.3, placing you in the Obese Class II category. A BMI of 38.3 falls in the Class II obesity range (35 to 39.9). This level is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues.
38.3
BMI
Obese Class II
Category
111-150
Healthy range (lbs)
-80 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 38.3: Obese Class II
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 111 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 111 to 150 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 151 to 180 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 180 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 38.3 puts you in the Obese Class II category for someone 5'5".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (150 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 80 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 107 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'5" and 230 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
At 5'5", a weight of 230 lbs gives a BMI of 38.3, which is in the Obese Class II category. The healthy weight range for 5'5" is 111 to 150 lbs. This is above the healthy range. Keep in mind BMI does not account for muscle mass or body composition.
A healthy weight for someone 5'5" is between 111 and 150 lbs, based on a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. This range reflects the weights most associated with reduced risk of chronic disease. Individual factors like muscle mass, frame size, and body fat distribution also matter.
A BMI of 38.3 falls in the Obese Class II range. A BMI of 38.3 falls in the Class II obesity range (35 to 39.9). This level is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues. BMI is a population-level screening tool, not a diagnostic measure. Factors like waist circumference, body fat percentage, blood pressure, and cholesterol provide a more complete picture of metabolic health.
You would need to lose approximately 80 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 111 to 150 lbs for someone 5'5". A sustainable rate of weight loss is 0.5 to 1 lb per week through a calorie deficit of 250 to 500 calories per day.
To reach low end (111 lbs)
119 lbs to lose
To reach high end (150 lbs)
80 lbs to lose
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