Size 14 or zero- what's healthier?

i am 5ft 5" and a size 14.
a recent doctors appointment left me shocked! after taking my height and weight the doctor so kindly informed me that i'm actually classed as "OBESE" i couldn't believe what he was saying.
does anyone else find this absolutely rediculas?
Answer:
Well, a size 0 is not healthy for someone at your height.

I don't know you, so it's hard for me to say if you are really obese. Your doctor was calculating this based on your BMI (body mass index) which is a number calculated based on your height, gender, and weight. It does not take into account bone structure or muscle content. A BMI under 18 is overweight, 20 is average, over 25 is overweight, and over 30 is obese. It's just a number.

What else did your doctor say? Did he suggest diet and exercise to you, or did he tell you to ignore the BMI? In countries like America with so much food available, almost everyone has to watch their diet and exercise regularly. If the doctor said that you were otherwise healthy, don't worry. If you already eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, don't worry. Everyone can benefit from a healthy diet and exercise. Believe me, your doctor was not calling you fat as you might have interpreted it.

I cannot say much about your health because I am not your doctor, but I know that women who wear a size 14 are beautiful. Marilyn Monroe wore the same size. I am sure that you look wonderful. Remember, the obese BMI classification has nothing to do with how you look or what your eating habits are; it's just a number. Make sure you are healthy, and remember that you are always beautiful.

I hope I helped!

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I'm considered obese too and I'm 5'7" and a size 16. I think it's strange. I don't think a size 0 is healthier than a size 14. Maybe somewhere in between is best, but who cares. As long as you are getting some exercise every day, drinking plenty of water and eating fruits and veggies, then I really don't think you are unhealthy at all.

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At your height a 14 absolutely would be healthier than a 0.
Develop better eating habits and exercise. Try curves or try the Y if there is one in your town.
It takes a determination to reorganize priorities. BUT!! You can do it.!

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Well actually not. You aren't supposed to be size zero either. You need to find a happy medium. If you just watch what you eat and excercise you'll get to where you are supposed to be.

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True also that in the US the size that is most attractive is getting bigger--but our perception does not change our health issues.Your health is NOT about what size clothing you wear.(someone who is a healthy weight can have curves that means she fits into a larger size--Beyonce is a healthy 135)It is partly about what weight you are for your height and how your body is functioning internally at that weight. Your doctor did not tell you that you must be a size zero to be healthy.

BMI Categories:
Underweight = %26lt;18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

If he says you are obese that means that more than 30% of your body is fat. The BMI calculator does take into consideration that not everyone who is healthy is going to be 100 pounds..at your height you can weigh 112 to 150 and still be considered healthy.Add some more for people with large frames and a little less for those with small frames.
To be considered just overweight you would be 150-179lbs
To be considered obese you weigh more than this.

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Actually, there is no way to tell if you are overfat just from your weight/height and clothes size. You need to get a second opinion. I would suggest having your body fat percentage checked. Women should have no more than around 32% body fat to be healthy.

You may have a larger build or more muscle mass, which is adding weight, but your fat levels could be perfectly normal. I'm not sure of your exact measurements, but I've never heard of an obese UK size 14 before!

Also you can check your waist measurement. It should be no more than 32 inches around the narrowest part, otherwise this puts you at an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes.

HTH : )

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It really depends on your BMI, you can find a chart on google or something.

I wear a size 0, and my doctors say im healthy.

It really depends, i suppose.

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