how to calculate bmi for female - #23670
I am really confused about how to calculate bmi for female. I mean, I was reading some stuff online and every site has a slightly different take on it. I guess I’m just trying to figure out if I’m in a healthy weight range or not. A few weeks ago, I went for my annual check-up and the doctor mentioned my weight was fine but my body composition could be better, which got me thinking. I’m 5'4" and weigh around 150 pounds, so I thought I could do the math myself. But like, I tried using a calculator, and it gave me a number that didn't seem right? I thought maybe I did the formula wrong, or maybe I'm just overthinking it. Should I be basing my fitness goals more on bmi or something else entirely? Like, is it true that muscle weighs more than fat? If anyone can break down how to calculate bmi for female in simple terms—like how to do it without feeling like I'm in a math exam—that’d be super helpful! Also, if there are any tips on what ranges are considered healthy for women my age, that’d be awesome too! Thanks!!
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