Use a BMI scale to determine a healthy target weight for your height. Look online for a Body Mass Index (BMI) chart. Find your current height and age in the list or enter them into a form. You’ll see 3 weight ranges labeled “normal” or “healthy,” “overweight,” and “obese.” If your current weight falls within either of the latter 2 categories, look towards the higher end of the “normal” weight category to determine what weight you’d like to reach.[1]
  • If you’re already within the “normal” weight category, weight loss may not be healthy for you. Speak with a doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
  • Keep in mind that your natural body type will determine how your weight is distributed. Don’t expect to look like another person with the same height and weight; each body is different.