Is 170 lbs overweight for 5'7"?

Yes — 170 lbs is 11 lbs above the healthy upper limit for 5'7".

At 170 lbs (77.1 kg) and 5'7" (170.2 cm), the BMI is 26.6 — overweight.

Adults at 170.2 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 118–159 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.

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What this means

Population data show that physically active people in this BMI band often have better cardiovascular outcomes than sedentary people inside the 'normal' range.

Practical next steps

  1. Focus on consistency over intensity — small daily wins beat aggressive short-term plans.
  2. Track food intake for 1–2 weeks to identify high-calorie patterns.
  3. Add strength training to protect lean mass during weight loss.
  4. Re-measure waist every month; expect change there before scale weight.

Frequently asked questions

Is 170 lbs overweight for 5'7"?

170 lbs at 5'7" gives a BMI of 26.6, which is overweight. The healthy range for 5'7" is 118–159 lbs.

What is the healthy weight for 5'7"?

118–159 lbs.

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