BCs 1000 364 Posted April 15, 2016 So I am nearing the healthy weight range . I took my waist measurement recently and it is way, way higher than the recommended width I am an apple shape, so I assume this will be harder to achieve than if I carried my fat on my legs and hips. I am estimating I would need to be at the very bottom of the HWR to achieve a healthy waist circumference. Has anyone else achieved a less than 80cm waist circumference and if so, what was your BMI when you achieved this and what is your body shape? https://heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/know-your-risks/healthy-weight/waist-measurement Your health is at risk if your waist size is Men Over 94 cm (about 37 inches) Women Over 80 cm (about 31.5 inches) These guidelines are based on World Health Organization and National Health and Medical Research Council recommendations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted April 16, 2016 Don't forget that with significant weight loss comes extra skin. After losing > 100 lbs, some of your waist circumference isn't fat, it's extra skin. Extra skin isn't a health risk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCs 1000 364 Posted April 16, 2016 True, I hadn't factored that in. Probably 70 of the 110lbs came off my tummy so there is lots of spare skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites