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Question about BMI
Maybe some of you can help me wrap my mind around this concept. I am 35 years old, 6'3" and weigh 355lbs. My BMI is around 44. That is not good, I get that. At my BEST shape 15 years ago I weighed 275lbs and was at about 10% body fat. I was an absolute beast. I played football and was very strong. I have been working out solid for 3 months and am very close muscularly to where I was 15 years ago. If I get to 275lbs with 10% body fat, I will still be OBESE! According to the "charts" I will have to be 200lbs to be on the high end of normal. I see that BMI is the measuring stick for most people (including doctors). Am I just a "big dude" that does not fit the mold, or will my being a "beast" at 275 be a health problem. I am just having a hard time accepting this. Thanks in advance for any help.
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bigROB
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First Month-Down 16lbs 10/13/2008
Second Month-Down 16lbs 11/13/2008
Third Month-Down 15lbs 12/13/2008
Fourth Month Down 15lbs 01/13/2009
Fifth month down 14lbs 02/13/2009
83 pounds lost to date 37 pounds to go!
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Re: Question about BMI
One of the criticisms about the BMI scale is that it does not take body fat percentage into account so someone who is extremely muscular and in great shape can still be overweight according to the scale. The more preferred method is the waist to hip ratio, which if you do a Google search, you can find out all about.
Your best bet would be to work in conjunction with your doctor or nutritionist to work out a goal weight that suits your particular goals rather than relying on the generic BMI scale.
All the best on your weight loss journey!
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March 2009
Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
Age: 25 male
Height: 6' 3"
Waist: 29" (was 44")
BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
Starting Weight: 285
Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
Goal Weight: 175
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Re: Question about BMI
As a fellow large guy, I look sick if I get down to 220.
Go with the BF%
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Re: Question about BMI
THanks for the replies.... My goal is to be 10% body fat no matter how much I weigh. Any other feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you and Merry Christmas!bigROB
Eat Atkins and look good clothed.
Eat Atkins and exercise and look good naked!
First Month-Down 16lbs 10/13/2008
Second Month-Down 16lbs 11/13/2008
Third Month-Down 15lbs 12/13/2008
Fourth Month Down 15lbs 01/13/2009
Fifth month down 14lbs 02/13/2009
83 pounds lost to date 37 pounds to go!
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Re: Question about BMI
Yeah I never bother with that chart. It's crap. I also lift weights but if you have low body fat percentage, it doesn't matter what your weight is. Afterall, we're all here for losing fat mainly.Victor / Male / 5'11
Starting weight : 253 heaviest as of 10/1/08
Current weight: 190 as of 04/30/09
10 pounds more to go!
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