Question:
What do you consider a

Is there a certain BMI that most people consider a lightweight? I have a BMI of 44 and see a lot of posts about people having BMI around 42, etc.,and saying they were lightweights. Any thoughts?    — Jeannie4 (posted on May 21, 2003)

May 21, 2003
For a lot of people being under 45 is a light-weight - for others being under 50 is. Depends on your perspective.
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May 21, 2003
Well, I have a BMI of 40, which respectfully DOES make me a bit of a light weight here, considering..BUT (or, BUTT..lol) when you look and see that I need to lose at least 97 pounds, in order to be healthy and feeling SO much better...well...???
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 22, 2003
I was considered a light weight and a fast loser. I don't know why, but I just go with the flow. My BMI was 44.4 and is now 24.5. I just became 8mo. post-op and have only 13# left until goal and im just so happy:o) Good luck!
   — Sandy M.

May 22, 2003
Definition of a lightweight:<p><i>Anyone who has less to lose than you do!</i> ;)
   — ctyst

May 22, 2003
I have a BMI of 36. Since I am short (4'11"), I only need to lose 54 pounds to be ideal (24 BMI). I am technically a lighweight eventhough I think of myself as a heavyweight. LOL!!
   — S A.

May 22, 2003
There's all different perspectives on this I guess. I think you're a lightweight. Usually when you have 100lbs to lose, give or take some is when you're considered a "lightweight." So this often means that you lose slower, I was a lightweight and got to my goal within a year. Goodluck to you :-)
   — Lezlie Y.