At 5'9", the BMI healthy range is below 169, and that is accurate for me. My clothes fit better at 160, but my body fat tested by calipers is OK now, and my waist a squishy post-menopausal 35". I am hoping a few more pounds lost (most of it is hanging around the waistline) a few more ab exercises, and 34.5" would be a healthy goal. That, or pull the tape measure tighter.