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Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:14 pm to Pilot Tiger
EXACTLY!
Think of it this way. If you're in the "normal" range, you're good. If you're just slightly in the overweight range but you CURRENTLY work out regularly and you know you're in good shape, you're good and I don't have to tell you this.
BUT
If you're in the "obese" range and you're not a competitive body builder or strongman of some type, spin it any way you want, but you carry too much fat and you should lose weight.
It's not perfect but if you follow those guidelines I think it's accurate enough.
eta: And I'm talking about general health here, not "looking good at the beach" or anything like that.
Think of it this way. If you're in the "normal" range, you're good. If you're just slightly in the overweight range but you CURRENTLY work out regularly and you know you're in good shape, you're good and I don't have to tell you this.
BUT
If you're in the "obese" range and you're not a competitive body builder or strongman of some type, spin it any way you want, but you carry too much fat and you should lose weight.
It's not perfect but if you follow those guidelines I think it's accurate enough.
eta: And I'm talking about general health here, not "looking good at the beach" or anything like that.
This post was edited on 4/1/15 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:16 pm to Pilot Tiger
quote:
it's still a solid tool and a good guideline
So 5'10" and 120 is a good ratio but 175 is overweight?
That's stupid.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:16 pm to thesoccerfanjax
Plenty of people who are in the normal range are in terrible shape and have high levels of bodyfat.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:17 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:5'10 120 is underweight but thanks for playing
So 5'10" and 120 is a good ratio but 175 is overweight?
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:18 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Neither is ideal. But neither is that bad, given certain circumstances. ie. skinny 17 year old kid who's a late bloomer could be 5'10 120 and totally healthy. An adult who lifts regularly could be 5'10
175 and totally healthy.
175 and totally healthy.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:18 pm to Tigertown in ATL
FWIW, The military uses a modified BMI formula that includes additional measurements.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:18 pm to mouton
quote:that's why BMI is a guideline
Plenty of people who are in the normal range are in terrible shape and have high levels of bodyfat.
there are plenty of smallfat people out there
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:20 pm to The Hurricane
Reading the OP story, makes me think of this...
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:23 pm to Pilot Tiger
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5'10 120 is underweight
Mildly thin.
you think 5'10" 129 is good?
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:23 pm to The Hurricane
I haven't read the thread, but no, being obese is not a disability.
It seems to be becoming a sense of entitlement for some, imo. Your situation last night is a good example.
It seems to be becoming a sense of entitlement for some, imo. Your situation last night is a good example.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:24 pm to thesoccerfanjax
quote:
There are a lot of poor africans that are fat. But they're fat for the same reason our fat people are fat.
Not while in Africa
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:25 pm to lsu480
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It's probably closer to 1%.
Its zero % until I see a poor African that is fat
In new orleans almost all are fat.
Oh- you mean real africans?
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:25 pm to DanW1
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caused by something like a thyroid issue.
This is a very common misconception. Just because someone has a low thyroid does not mean they will be fat. With proper medication, dieting, and exercise there is no reason for them to be fat. Will they have to work harder and be more disciplined, yes. If they are unwilling to do these three things then yes they will be very fat.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:25 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:good?
you think 5'10" 129 is good?
for what?
Is it considered normal for BMI purposes? yes
that's the only information I have to go by
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:27 pm to lsu480
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Not while in Africa
Yea, buddy, there are.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:28 pm to mouton
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I think in some people it can be a mental disability. Some people have serious issues with food.
Have you ever seen the show "My 600 pound life" on TLC (I think). The amount of food that they eat a day is ridiculous, combined with no exercise. I just don't feel pity for those people.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:28 pm to mouton
But for the purposes of BMI, it doesn't matter. It's not about looks.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:29 pm to thesoccerfanjax
quote:they aren't fat
Yea, buddy, there are.
They have a distended abdomen caused by malnutrition, not adipose caused by excess calorie intake
Posted on 4/1/15 at 12:30 pm to The Hurricane
Can you imagine what it's like to never feel "full"?
Some people with obesity do not have this capability
I can't say with confidence that I wouldn't be severely over weight as well if I never felt "full".
Don't judge.
Some people with obesity do not have this capability
I can't say with confidence that I wouldn't be severely over weight as well if I never felt "full".
Don't judge.
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