How to calculate your ideal weight?

So have u decided what is your ideal weight? Some may say 5 kg lighter, 10 kg or even 50 kg lighter - depend on your current weight.

How to determine the ideal weight? 

One rule of thumb is by your Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is the measure of your body fat based on your weight and height and the score will determine whether you are in healthy weight range or not.

There are various BMI definition for different country, which is fair because different country have different type of people. Generally ,  Asian have smaller built than the Westerner.

Below is the BMI definition for US and Singapore

BMI Definition for US

Index	Definition
<18.5	Underweight
18.5 – 25	Healthy
25-30	Overweight
>30	Obsese

BMI Definition for Singapore

Index	Definition
<18.5	Underweight
18.5 – 22.9	Healthy (Low risk)
23-27.4	Overweight (Moderate risk)
>27.5	Obsese (High risk)

How to calculate your BMI?

Measurement System	Formula
Metric System Weight = x kg Height = x meter	Weight / ((Height)* ( Height))
Imperial System Weight= x pound Height = x inches	Weight X 703 / ((Height)* ( Height)) *703 is the constant

Information to take note :

• Note that BMI is a guideline to see whether you fall in the healthy range. If you are pregnant or under 18, you would need to consult your doctor on your weight. 
• If you are a bodybuilder, your BMI will be higher , so does your weight.

Why is this so?

As mentioned, BMI is a measurement of FAT using your weight and height. Your weight will comprise of the FAT and the lean muscle tissue. Generally if you measure your fat percentage, it should not fall above 30%. Bodybuilder would have less than 10% fat percentage.

You may use some digital body fat scale to calculate your body fat percentage. It would give you your weight, BMI, body fat percentage and resting metabolism! If you don’t have it at home, you may use it in the gym or some fitness centre.

Take some time to see if your ideal weight is really ideal J