How much overweight is considered obese?

A BMI of 30 or greater is considered obese. BMI (body mass index) is calculated as follows: your weight (in Kilograms) divided by the square of your length (in meters)

It is getting close to 50% now.

It's not weight that determines obesity. It's your BMI. Body Mass Index. Which is an estimate of your body fat, based on your height and weight. You are considered obese once it's over 29.9 percent.

A very good question. When we hear "overweight" we tend to think of someone who has excessive body fat. But not too many really take the time to ask "what is considered overweight." The answer is a...

15 pounds too much, OF COURSE that's overweight. It's not obese, but it is definitely overweight. Watch what you eat, go to the gym three or four times a week, you'll be fine. Lose it, but don't...