ideal weight

How to Calculate Your Ideal Body Weight

Do you know how much you’re supposed to weigh?

Most people have a rough idea of how much they want to weigh, but is that really the right number for your weight, height, age, and sex? Knowing how to calculate your ideal body weight can give you an idea of just how much weight you need to lose or gain.

Factors to Consider

Before you can calculate your ideal body weight, take a moment to write a few things down on a piece of paper:

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Helen Sanders

Helen Sanders is chief editor at HealthAmbition.com. Established in 2012, Health Ambition has grown rapidly in recent years. Our goal is to provide easy-to-understand health and nutrition advice that makes a real impact. We pride ourselves on making sure our actionable advice can be followed by regular people with busy lives. Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/healthambition