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re: What is your BMI?
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:28 pm to Landmass
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:28 pm to Landmass
Ok the I chart must be for people with absolutely zero muscle mass. Why do I say that? Not because of my current BMI. I know I’m fat and need to lose weight and am actually working and slowly succeeding on that.
The chart is bull shut because at my current height, 5’9”, it says I can be at normal weight all the way down to 120 lbs.
I wrestled in high school and had to severely cut weight to maintain 135. It was fricking brutal, I’m talking 1,200 calories a day, zero processed carbs at every actual meal, skipping lunch for a single original power bar 3/7 days, all while taking part in a 3 hour wrestling practice and then running on a treadmill at full clip (10.5 mph) for 30 fricking minutes after dinner.
Are Americans fat? Yes. Are we obese? Yes. Do 75%+ need to lose 10+ pounds? Yes. But the BMI ranges for proper weight must be designed for scrawny arse people with no muscle mass at all.
The chart is bull shut because at my current height, 5’9”, it says I can be at normal weight all the way down to 120 lbs.
I wrestled in high school and had to severely cut weight to maintain 135. It was fricking brutal, I’m talking 1,200 calories a day, zero processed carbs at every actual meal, skipping lunch for a single original power bar 3/7 days, all while taking part in a 3 hour wrestling practice and then running on a treadmill at full clip (10.5 mph) for 30 fricking minutes after dinner.
Are Americans fat? Yes. Are we obese? Yes. Do 75%+ need to lose 10+ pounds? Yes. But the BMI ranges for proper weight must be designed for scrawny arse people with no muscle mass at all.
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:29 pm to Pedro
quote:This
21.4
I voted for you because of what you said about dreams.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:30 pm to Landmass
24.8
.1 from being overweight
I lift weights 5 days a week
.1 from being overweight
I lift weights 5 days a week
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:34 pm to Oilfieldbiology
Not just scrawny either. I’m 5’11 178 and it says I am .1 from being overweight. You can’t gain weight via muscle mass either or it skews your BMI.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:35 pm to Oilfieldbiology
quote:
The chart is bull shut because at my current height, 5’9”, it says I can be at normal weight all the way down to 120 lbs.
It says 120 lbs is underweight at 5’9.
There’s a 40-45 lb range for each height. It fits men and women, which accounts for the lower end of the range. I get that it doesn’t take elite athletes into consideration, but it really does work for the rest of the population as a general guide.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:38 pm to WaydownSouth
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:44 pm to Evil Little Thing
Ok. So make a different BMI chart for men and women, because when I go back and look at pictures of myself from wresting I look like a God damned albino Ethiopian and that’s with an empty stomach, bladder, and bowel system to barely make 135
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:45 pm to Landmass
BMI 26.4
No one would say I’m overweight, but I think I’m a little overweight. At about 23 BMI I’m very thin, but feel really good. When I was in high school I wore size 28 waist pants and I had a BMI of 21. At 18.5 BMI I would have to be hospitalized, so I don’t think you can take these numbers as absolutes. But it’s a decent guide.
No one would say I’m overweight, but I think I’m a little overweight. At about 23 BMI I’m very thin, but feel really good. When I was in high school I wore size 28 waist pants and I had a BMI of 21. At 18.5 BMI I would have to be hospitalized, so I don’t think you can take these numbers as absolutes. But it’s a decent guide.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:45 pm to Landmass
I can look way too thin (including during my year of illness) and still be on the upper end of normal.
BMI is useful mostly as a population /directional index, as many have noted.
I have a very long torso, like ape man, and stay pretty naturally toned.
BMI is useful mostly as a population /directional index, as many have noted.
I have a very long torso, like ape man, and stay pretty naturally toned.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:46 pm to Oilfieldbiology
The chart isn’t advocating aiming for the bottom of the healthy range. You can be 168 & still considered a normal weight.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:47 pm to McLemore
quote:
I have a very long torso
So jealous.
My BMI is 20.9. But my torso is so damn short, so I'd prefer to get down to a ~19 so I'm not carrying any belly in a swimsuit. I realize this is an issue most people don't notice on me since I'm small regardless, but I notice it damnit!
This post was edited on 9/10/19 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:48 pm to Evil Little Thing
Athletes usually end up "overweight" on BMI. Muscle mass weighing more. I am 5'0, so unless I weigh 89 lbs, I am normal. I wear a size 00
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:49 pm to Landmass
23.0
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:51 pm to LouisianaLady
quote:
So jealous. My BMI is 20.9. But my torso is so damn short, so I'd prefer to get down to a ~19 so I'm not carrying any belly in a swimsuit. I realize this is an issue most people don't notice on me since I'm small regardless, but I notice it damnit!
I am around 22 BMI and my abs are showing
BTW, LL, that little bit of softness in the belly of cute girls is actually really sexy
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:53 pm to 3rdRowTailgater
22.4, got to trim a few lbs off.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:53 pm to McLemore
quote:
have a very long torso, like ape man, and stay pretty naturally toned.
Wanna frick?
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:53 pm to 3rdRowTailgater
BMI - 25.2
Body Fat - 13.5
Body Fat - 13.5
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:55 pm to Landmass
OT 16.5
IRL 22.3
IRL 22.3
Posted on 9/10/19 at 6:57 pm to Landmass
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