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Target Weight
Your target weight is simply a statistical indication of what is normal for a
healthy person of a specific height, of a small, medium, or large body frame.
It is possible to be healthy above and below this estimated average range. If
you maintain a healthy diet and keep your body active, it will find a weight at
which it is comfortable.
Here is a simple method of determining your frame size by measuring the
circumference of your wrist. To do this, place your thumb and index fingers
around the wrist of the other hand. If the thumb and index fingers overlap you
have SMALL frame. If the thumb and index finger just touch you have a MEDIUM
frame. If they do not reach, you have a LARGE frame.
As for the math, your target weight range can be estimated using the
BMI calculation for your height, using a factor of 20.7 for your
minimum weight, and a factor of 26.4 for you maximum weight. Your frame size
determines where within the range you should target. For example, if you are 5
foot 8 inches (68 inches), the calculation will be:
Minimum weight in pounds (rounded down) = 20.7 / ( 703.07 / ( 68 x 68 ) ) = 136
Maximum weight in pounds (rounded down) = 26.4 / ( 703.07 / ( 68 x 68 ) ) = 174
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