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At 5'9" and 210 lbs, your BMI is 31, placing you in the Obese Class I category. A BMI of 31 falls in the Class I obesity range (30 to 34.9). Health risks are elevated. A structured nutrition and activity plan can make a significant difference.
31
BMI
Obese Class I
Category
125-169
Healthy range (lbs)
-41 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 31: Obese Class I
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 125 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 125 to 169 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 170 to 203 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 203 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 31 puts you in the Obese Class I category for someone 5'9".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (169 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 41 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 55 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'9" and 210 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
BMI only uses height and weight. Body fat percentage measures actual fat tissue as a proportion of total weight, making it more precise for body composition assessment. Two people with the same BMI of 31 can have very different body fat percentages depending on muscle mass. Athletes often have BMI values above 25 while maintaining low body fat. Use body fat percentage to set specific fitness goals.
A BMI of 31 at 5'9" places you in the Obese Class I category. BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared, then multiplying by 703. The healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9, which translates to 125 to 169 lbs for someone 5'9".
At 5'9", a weight of 210 lbs gives a BMI of 31, which is in the Obese Class I category. The healthy weight range for 5'9" is 125 to 169 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 5'9" is between 125 and 169 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.
To reach low end (125 lbs)
85 lbs to lose
To reach high end (169 lbs)
41 lbs to lose
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