I think BMI is not accurate at all since it doesn't take into consideration body-frame, age etc.
Now, this is a REAL case, my ex-girlfriend. She was a model when younger weighing in about 49-50 kg (110lbs) -her height is 1,76 m or 5'9 - and she was just looking gorgeous, nice looking behind, the breasts were definetely there :P, etc. She didn't look "anorexic" to me and she was completely healthy. Now, 10 years later (she's 30) she's about 64 kg (142 lbs) and she's got quite a lot of cellulite on her thighs, saggy looking skin on arms, not quite overweight but definetely approaching that marker...Now, according to BMI she's almost underweight at a BMI of 20,5 - 21. When she was weighing 49 kg her BMI was 16 which is classified as severely thin, sick ,etc. This is stupid, she looked and feeled much healthier than, she was exercising and NO health problems whatsoever.
In case U're wondering, her putting on weight wasn't the reasons we split up, we had other problems.
So do U agree ????
2007-02-01 02:10:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes the BMI method is outdated and a poor way to measure not only physical fitness but general health as well. Tracking body fat percentage is a much more reliable way to gauge weight loss progress.
2007-02-01 02:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Lyn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your comments about your ex-gf are very fair. She may have a very small frame compared to the average woman, but that doesn't mean at 140lb and 5ft9 she would weigh too much. She may have more body fat than an average build woman of the same height at a BMI of 20/21, but I don't think she would be close to overweight. If she had her body fat percentage checked, this would be the best way to find out.
Also, cellulite is a very common problem for many woman, especially over 25 and it doesn't matter if you are overweight or underweight, it can still affect you. Cellulite is a very misunderstood problem and it is not caused by too much fat, it is a connective tissue disorder characterised by weakened tissues that allows the fat to bulge and dimple. Also sagging skin is not caused by too much fat, but more fat and/or muscle loss, where the skin has not shrunk back.
I think you are failing to realise that as we get older, we can't be as perfect as we were at only 20. Please get real and stop being so critical. I'm sure you are not so perfect yourself................
Take care : )
2007-02-01 02:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's very healthy. Ideal, actually. However you shouldn't use BMI to determine your fitness, because it doesn't take into account body composition. For example, I have a cousin who's in the Navy. He's 6'5" and weighs well over 200 lbs. because he's got lots of muscle. According to the BMI, he's overweight, but he looks like a beanpole because he's so tall and lean. If you feel like you need to lose weight, gain some muscle. You won't jiggle, you'll be much healthier, and it will improve your confidence.
2016-05-24 01:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BMI is a measure, not THE measure, of appropriate weight. I think that a tummy pinch test is more revealing.
2007-02-01 02:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-01 02:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by JimD 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes because they don,t think a bout the muscle that people gaine when it come to powerlifter. i,m a national champion in powerlifting.
2007-02-01 02:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋