Question:
Does anyone know where to find a chart that gives the realistic weight according to a

I am 51, 5'4" tall with a large bone frame. I would like to find a chart that takes all of that in consideration. I want to see if my goal is realistic for me. Thanks    — curiousjane (posted on October 7, 2003)

October 7, 2003
Hi carolyn, go here http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm. It is a weight calculator that uses gender, age, frame size and height to determine your ideal weight. IE I am 26 and have a large frame, most charts say I need to be 125-135 but this one indicates "MY" ideal would be 167 and my goal is 170 so we are on the same page. Good luck.
   — Laureace A.

October 7, 2003
this chart is good I'm 4'10" large frame 118-131 http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/met.htm This site is even better but a lot heaver 143 I'm setting my personal goal at 130. Anything below that is just HEAVEN. http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm Robin W waiting for APPROVAL
   — Robin W.

October 7, 2003
I went by percent body fat. I know that carrying around all that extra weight built muscle, not to mention my last weight loss effort that included strength training. My "ideal" weight for my height is like 105 to 115 (I'm 5'2") BUT I carry about 105 pounds of lean body mass, so that would be an unhealthy weight for me! I weigh 130 and wear a size 6 with a percent body fat of 23%. The normal range for my age is 22-27% body fat, so I know I am in the healthy range. If you are interested in calculating it this way, try: http://www.zoneperfect.com/site/content/calculator.asp for percent body fat calculations. I think the normal percent body fat ranges for age groups are on about.com but I can't seem to get to them. The site keeps locking up on me.
   — ctyst