A simple technique to find out whether you are obese or not is by calculating your body mass index. This can be calculated by dividing your body weight in Kg by the square of the height of your body in meters. If the result is equal to or more than 30 then you come under the obese category. However, you aren’t obese if you fall under the following categories.
BMI less than 18.5- Individual is considered underweight.BMI between 18.5 and 24.9- Individual is considered normal weight.
BMI between 24.5 and 29.9- Individual is considered overweight.