Am I overweight?

I weigh 70kgs, 5'6 and have a BMI of 25. Am I overweight and if so how do I lose weight safely as an insulin dependent diabetic?

Hi!

BMI Categories:

* Underweight = <18.5
* Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
* Overweight = 25-29.9
* Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Looking at these categories, you are JUST on the cusp of being a normal weight and overweight, according to your BMI. However, there can be some fluctuations because people with larger statutes and bigger bone structures ought to have a higher BMI. I wouldn't categorize myself as "fat" or "overweight", but I would start working out and eating right to make sure I didn't go up any higher in BMI.

Hope that helps.

A body mass index of 25-29.9 is generally considered overweight, 18.5-24.9 is considered normal. It sounds like you are right in between, and so you may want to consider exercising a little more and trying to get into better shape- but you don't have far to go. Remember BMI does not take into account muscle mass, so if you are very athletic you may not be overweight at all.

Uh no you are skinny... I hope