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What is the ideal weight for men over 70

Men's Health | Last Active: Oct 17, 2023 | Replies (6)

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@evillarreal, I'm 80 and I have struggled with that question for quite a few years. I've been overweight most of my adult life and reached a high of 330 lbs. Joined Weight Watchers for a few years and got down to 250 and went many years back and forth between 250 and 280 until I did a little research and changed some bad eating habits. A little over 3 years ago I started lowering the amount of carbs I was eating and trying to reduce my sugar intake along with intermittent fasting and was able to get to my current weight of 207 and stay within a few pounds. At 6'1" and 207 every chart I've read says I'm overweight but I really don't think one size fits all applies when it comes to weight. Other factors come in including frame size and structure. I was trying to get down to 200 but decided to stay between 200 and 210 which seems good for me. Fortunately my doctor agrees with me after many years on the weight loss bandwagon.

This chart shows the ranges but I think there should be an overlap between each of the categories to account for other factors.
--- Are You at a Healthy Weight?: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/healthdisp/pdf/tipsheets/Are-You-at-a-Healthy-Weight.pdf.

I think this article is a little more realistic and talks about the factors involved.
--- How much should I weigh for my height and age?: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323446.

Just curious if you talked with your doctor to see what they think is a healthy weight for you?

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Congrats John!!! It's good to know that you have conquered. I too am on the same exact journey that you've just traveled. I am part of the way there myself. I've currently lost 50.8 lbs. and have decided to settle at 175 lbs or may have to adjust that after reading all of your information. Me being several inches smaller than you, I will have to set my sites at a lower weight target. I will get there without a problem being on this low-carb diet and backed by apple cider vinegar which for me absolutely KILLS any desire for food. Once I get to my target weight, I will stop the vinegar and fully transition over to the Mediterranean diet. Again, congrats and many thanks for the information. I will study it thoroughly!!!