"Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

[Labarum]

Yes, there is a song on that theme. Dates us all who know it.

But I am thinking of ideal weight tables.

I have just submitted a new FAQ on the subject

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=19784

The tables allow a woman's ideal weight to increase with age.
A man is allowed no such concession.

The maths is here:

Men Ideal BMI = 0.5 * kg/m^2 + 11.5

Women Ideal BMI = 0.4 * kg/m^2 + 0.03*Age + 11


Betty thinks this is a load of rot, and women should be denied the extra padding.

What do folk think?

[MotherOfGizmo]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

But men are initially allowed to weigh more than women right? I mean a man of say 5'4" is expected to weigh more than a 5'4" woman--so we're just making up for the discrepancy later in life! Plus, men don't give birth so they have no excuse!

[Miss Phode]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

LOL Mog. You are not 50+. What are you doing here?

[ttdriver]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

Betty thinks this is a load of rot, and women should be denied the extra padding.

Yes she does think that!!

I think the rules were changed to accommodate the FACT that most women let themselves go after marriage and childbirth. Me among them .. I was 100 pounds when I got married (28 years ago) gained 45 pounds with my daughter (YIKES) and then turned into a full-blown couch potato after that ...

Then, came Dr. Atkins who REVOLUTIONIZED my life .. and now I have ZERO tolerance for the concept that women are allowed to weigh more as they age! BUNK!

Get out there and move those buns, dadgummit!

GETTING OLD IS MANDATORY; GETTING FAT IS BECAUSE YOU LET IT HAPPEN!

Betty

[Labarum]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

Go for it, Betty!

[Piasabird]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

I am glad that Betty has found what works for her. Personally, I do not want to be that thin.

[cleochatra]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

{{{Betty}}} You look GREAT! My husband was a track athlete runner in high school and only weighed 135 at 5'10"! He says you look amazing!

You are an absolute inspiration to so many!

[Bren]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

unfortunately for woman it is a proven fact. At about age 30 we lose about 1/2 pound of muscle mass a year. THEN....once menopause hits it is six times that. It is all about hormones etc. Yes, you can change it to a degree with exercise etc. But, men have more lean muscle mass to begin with. So, the odds are against us, but again..... EXERCISE is the key to the battle.

[ttdriver]

Re: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

I am glad that Betty has found what works for her. Personally, I do not want to be that thin.

Hey, whatever you're happy with! If you could see my bone structure in person, you'd see why I am not that thin. This "goldilocks" thinks she's about JUST RIGHT.

Betty