Women should weigh 100 pounds for the first five feet of height, plus 5 pounds for each extra inch beyond five feet, plus 10% to accommodate for high frame proportions, according to the University of Washington. A large-framed lady 5 feet 3 inches tall, for example, has an optimal body weight of 127 pounds. Smaller women can be underweight while larger ones tend to be overweight. In general, men are expected to weigh more than women of the same height. The acceptable range for men is 155 to 185 pounds; 20 to 30 pounds more than the recommended amount if you're a big guy. For women, the standard range is 115 to 145 pounds; if you fall outside that range, you're either underweight or obese. The best way to find your ideal weight is through balancing health and lifestyle factors such as age, gender, physical activity level, diet, and emotional state. However, your doctor can also give you an idea by checking your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other indicators. They may even have a prescription weight loss program to suggest or help fit you into appropriate categories. Once you know your ideal weight, it's important to keep yourself within this range by monitoring your food intake and exercise regimen. If you spend most of your time sitting at your desk, then you need to get up and move around occasionally or risk developing obesity-related conditions like diabetes and heart disease.