Be wary of nutritionists. 148? height is one factor. Ethnicity, ie genes are also a factor. The BMI is also a sham. Mine is high, but I am tall and skinny, my doc says "loose ten lbs.", I say "where exactly?" I have a tiny pot belly he points to, there he says. I say "that's my survival fat. when it all goes down I'll be able to last longer and need less food, than a perfect fit me". he laughs every time. I am 5 '11 and weigh in at a whopping 165 lbs. Loose weight ha! My mass is muscle and bone and just a little fat for flavor. what was I , Oh yeah, find a weight and shape that you are healthy and happy with. Now that weather is nice walking is a great exercise. When my back feels tight I go for a walk, the kinks disappear down my legs and into the road, left in the dust. Have a Fantabulous 420 Queenie!