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At 5'6" and 140 lbs, your BMI is 22.6, placing you in the Normal category. A BMI of 22.6 falls in the healthy range (18.5 to 24.9). This is associated with the lowest risk of weight-related health complications.
22.6
BMI
Normal
Category
115-154
Healthy range (lbs)
In range
Weight status
BMI 22.6: Normal
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 115 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 115 to 154 lbs | You are here |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 155 to 185 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 185 lbs | - |
Your BMI of 22.6 puts you in the Normal category for someone 5'6".
You are within the healthy weight range of 115 to 154 lbs for 5'6". Focus on body composition: maintaining or building lean mass while keeping body fat in a healthy range.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'6" and 140 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
A healthy weight for someone 5'6" is between 115 and 154 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 22.6 falls in the Normal range. A BMI of 22.6 falls in the healthy range (18.5 to 24.9). This is associated with the lowest risk of weight-related health complications. 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 are already in the healthy weight range at 140 lbs. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 115 to 154 lbs for someone 5'6". 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.
BMI is a useful screening tool but has real limitations. It does not distinguish between muscle and fat, so muscular athletes often show elevated BMI despite low body fat. It also does not account for where fat is stored. Waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage are more precise measures. Use BMI as a starting point, not a definitive health verdict.
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