Forget BMI and don’t pay attention to what your scale says. 

If you really want to know how healthy you are measure your waist, your waist circumference should not be greater than your height in inches divided by two.

Measuring waist circumference helps screen for possible health risks that come with overweight and obesity. If most of your fat is around your waist rather than at your hips, you’re at a higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.