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At 6'1" and 250 lbs, your BMI is 33, placing you in the Obese Class I category. A BMI of 33 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.
33
BMI
Obese Class I
Category
140-189
Healthy range (lbs)
-61 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 33: Obese Class I
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 140 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 140 to 189 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 190 to 227 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 227 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 33 puts you in the Obese Class I category for someone 6'1".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (189 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 61 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 82 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 6'1" and 250 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
A BMI of 33 falls in the Obese Class I range. A BMI of 33 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. 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 61 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 140 to 189 lbs for someone 6'1". 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.
For someone 6'1", the healthy weight range based on BMI is 140 to 189 lbs. At 140 lbs, BMI is 18.5 (lower boundary of healthy). At 189 lbs, BMI is 24.9 (upper boundary of healthy). Below 140 lbs is underweight; above 189 lbs is overweight.
To reach low end (140 lbs)
110 lbs to lose
To reach high end (189 lbs)
61 lbs to lose
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