How does your BMI percentage affect your appearance?
The amount of fat on your body makes a significant impact on your appearance. Body fat takes up more room inside your body while the same percentage of lean muscle will appear more compact. Increasing the percentage of lean muscle may increase your number on the scale since muscle weighs more than fat. But the equivalent percentage of fat will give you the appearance of being heavier and larger, even if the scale indicates you weigh less.
The percentage of body fat you should have on your body will vary by gender, height, and weight.
Women
Height 5’0” ideal weight 100-113lbs
Height 5’3” ideal weight 112-126lbs
Height 5’6” ideal weight 125-140lbs
Height 5’9” ideal weight 131-146lbs
Men
Height 5’5” ideal weight 132-148lbs
Height 5’8” ideal weight 147-162lbs
Height 5’11” ideal weight 161-177lbs
Height 6’2” ideal weight 175-193lbs
The percentage of body fat is usually measured based on the Body Mass Index. The Body Mass Index of an individual is determined by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. The healthy Body fat percentage for women should be between 16-25%. The body fat percentage for men should range from 13-16%. The lower the percentage of body fat, the leaner and more muscular your physique will appear.
