Adopting healthy behavior is important for healthy outcomes. Being overweight or underweight indicates that you need to rethink your nutrition diet chart or that you have some health issues.
Skinny, slim, curvy, chubby, and fat are some of the labels people give you based on your weight.
A medical definition, however, does not specify which category of the above-mentioned terms you fall into. Often people label others based on their perception of how much they weigh.
If you’re wondering what differentiates chubby from fat, here’s the simple rundown:
Whether a person is chubby or fat, they’re undoubtedly overweight. An individual who is modestly overweight is considered chubby while having too much fat on the body will make a person fat.
To test out your obesity level all you need to know is your height and weight. Throughout this article, you’ll learn about the method to calculate your fat. Also, I’ll differentiate between curvy, chubby, and fat.
So, stick around, and let’s get into it….
What Is BMI and Is It Reliable?
BMI is abbreviation of Body Mass Index and is the most convenient and affordable way to calculate your fat where you only need to take your weight and height into account. The results however are not necessarily accurate every time for the following reasons:
- It only focuses on your fat and ignores muscle weight
- It doesn’t take your gender into account
- It also neglects your age
- Not suitable for pregnant women and athletes
Still, people of all age groups rely on this method. I wouldn’t recommend believing the assumptions that BMI level makes about your health. It surely gives you a rough idea about your health but trusting it completely won’t be a smart choice.
Calculating Body Mass Index
You can either check out the BMI table or calculate it with the help of online available resources. For the calculation, you will need to plug in the numbers of your age and height.
You can use this number to diagnose obesity.
Depending on your BMI, you can categorize your weight into the following categories:
| BMI | |
| Less than 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 25 to 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30 or greater | Obesity |
BMI cannot be a substitute for healthcare services. It doesn’t necessarily mean that a person who falls into the higher BMI category has health problems, the same rule applies to the lower BMI. You shouldn’t use it as more than a screening tool.
Average Weight For Women
The average weight for women of age 20 to 39 is 187 pounds.
- The average weight for women of age 40 to 59 is 176 pounds
- The average weight for women of age 60 and above is 166.5 pounds
It’s worth noting that the average weight for women in America is way more than that in Asia. Meaning Asians have lower body mass as compared to Americans. Factors such as demographics, age, height, and sex determine if your weight is healthy or not.
Average Weight For Men
Men of age 20 to 39 have an average weight of 196.9 pounds. The average weight for men varies region-wise and so is BMI.
With 177.9 pounds, North America has the highest body fat percentage.
| Average BMI in 2005 | Regions |
| 22.9 | Japan |
| 28.7 | USA |
As per this table, the lowest BMI was reported in Asia in 2005, while the USA ranked higher on the list.
Your genetics and ethnicity play a primary role in whether you’ll see any symptoms at a higher BMI or not.
Curvy Versus Chubby
Let me tell you that there isn’t much of a difference between curvy and chubby.
Curvy bodies are characterized by full hips, a defined waist, and prominent thighs. If a body is curvy, the waistline would be smaller and the hips would be bigger. While a chubby body lies between an average-sized person and a fat person. A chubby person is overweight and is in the early stages of getting fat.
Curvy body has different shapes, this video explains everything in detail.
Chubby Versus Fat – What’s The Difference?
There’s a slight difference between being chubby and fat. A fat body has excessive fat which isn’t healthy at all. Moreover, it doesn’t look good. Most people confuse chubby with fat but in reality, a chubby body has a thicker waist than curvy but less than the waist of a fat person. Also, a chubby person would have a round face with a softer body.
How Can You Get Into Shape?
42.4% of Americans were overweight in 2017-2018. Obesity has increased in the past years. Obesity is the cause of many health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and several others.
Shedding pounds is way tougher than acquiring them. You must be tired of spending on weight loss supplements and ending up seeing no positive outcomes. If maintaining weight is your greatest struggle, you should follow these steps:
- Drinking water has an association with losing fat. Research shows that water may promote weight loss if you alter your nutrition diet.
- The most effective way to maintain weight is walking after lunch or dinner. Some individuals believe that walking right after lunch or dinner may cause fatigue, however, research shows the opposite results. The author lost 3 kg weight when he followed this routine and didn’t face any negative effects.
- The calories in versus calories out formula works. To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume.
Final Thoughts
You shouldn’t blame anything else for your increased weight if you’re ingesting high sugar and high-calorie meals. You need to focus on healthy eating in order to achieve your fitness goal. Additionally, having no access to healthy fitness options should no longer be an excuse to get into shape as walking and simple work out can easily be done from the comfort of your own home.
If you are chubby, you may become fat by gaining just a few more pounds. If you’re fat or chubby, then you’re overweight.
How would you know if you’re fat or chubby?
Well, the easiest way to find this out is by calculating your BMI. There are red flags if your BMI is above 25. In such a case, panicking won’t help you lose a single pound; instead, follow weight-loss strategies religiously.
BMI below 25 is considered normal weight. However, the chances of having health issues are higher with a higher BMI.