what's a healthy waist size?

Airbear3
Airbear3 Posts: 335 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
i know what i'm supposed to weigh but what goals am i looking for in terms of measurements?

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  • e_hayes
    e_hayes Posts: 11 Member
    Most articles I've seen say that a waist above 35" indicates a risk for heart disease. As far as "ideal waists," it really depends on your body type (ecto-, meso-, endomorph) because everyone has a different "healthy" waist size.

    The ideal waist to hip ratio is 0.8 if that helps?
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Everybody is different.
    Were you ever thin? What was it then?
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    No specific number, whatever is good for u! Whatever you're comfortable with.
  • LordBezoar
    LordBezoar Posts: 625 Member
    Really, all I want is for my waist to be smaller than my inseam...
  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    I think Dr Oz (ugh, I know) said the other day that it should be under half your height in inches.
  • CharMarieDavis
    CharMarieDavis Posts: 43
    For women a waist size of 35 inches or less and a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
  • kunibob
    kunibob Posts: 608 Member
    It will vary wildly based on your build! I have a family member with a 32" waist; she weighs 35 lb LESS than I do at the same height and looks super skinny, while I look thicker...meanwhile, my waist is about 24". She's built like an H and I'm built like an X.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    The ideal is under 35 inches for women, I believe. For men it's a bit higher.
  • abby711lynn
    abby711lynn Posts: 1
    Healthy waist size.......? I'd like to be able to see my waist before I reply and not laugh about it to myself. Hey I'm
    finally getting the motivation and I laugh to cover the pain..hehehee
  • Airbear3
    Airbear3 Posts: 335 Member
    thanks ya'll! i understand everyone is different but no i have never been an adult and thin so this is new! i have a goal for weight but was just curious as to what my goal should be for waist....i'm getting close to my goal weight and just wanted another goal. thanks under 35 is ideal got it:flowerforyou:
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    thanks ya'll! i understand everyone is different but no i have never been an adult and thin so this is new! i have a goal for weight but was just curious as to what my goal should be for waist....i'm getting close to my goal weight and just wanted another goal. thanks under 35 is ideal got it:flowerforyou:

    under 35 isn't really "ideal" its just that size and below has lower health risks. I think you should figure out what clothes size you wanna be and work from there maybe. That's how I figured a healthy size for myself.

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