I know I am overweight, and I could stand to lose a few, but according to the BMI, I need to lose almost 100 lbs, and at my healthiest where I was a size 7, I was 145 lbs. I just want to know if the BMI chart is acurate for ALL builds.
2007-07-09 15:07:25 · 7 answers · asked by Christina B 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
dont look at BMI and not even the scale because what really matters is your muscle mass and body fat percentage (which should be under 25%)
skinny person might have low bmi which says she is underweight but actually is not fit at all and has relatively high body fat percentage.
2007-07-09 17:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be grossly inaccurate, especially the ones that only take into account height, weight, and sex. What is much more accurate is an assessment of body fat ratio. Even that can't be done with just an on-line quiz, there are so many variables, such as frame size and muscle mass.
Can you pinch flab? If so, improve your diet and/or increase your activity level. If not, don't worry about it. BTW, don't try to lose ALL of your padding, being underweight can really mess with your body too.
When it comes down to it, do you FEEL healthy?
2007-07-09 15:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by SewConnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the bmi calculators are not accurate for all people. Most websites with bmi calculators also recommend seeing your doctor instead. They are not aware of all builds, and cannot give you an exact reading.
2007-07-09 15:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. the BMI says I'm underweight. Even though I'm actually trying to build muscle by lifting and consuming all the healthy food in sight.
2007-07-09 15:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by Khelben 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methods of determining BMI are confusing! Take a look at this information that helps dispel some of the myths about BMI:
http://diet.ivillage.com/measure/mbmi/0,,763,00.html
2007-07-09 15:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't bother with BMI or weight charts. Look at yourself in the mirror. do you like your body shape? if so, then the hell with BMI. there's nothing wrong with an athletic & muscular woman.
2007-07-09 15:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
youur critically no longer fats. im thirteen and five'6-five'7 & i weigh one hundred thirty , i bag on myself ALL the time for that . however us tall females aha have a tendency to weigh extra and no longer seem chubby. im no longer muscualr but when you're you % the kilos on as muscle no longer fats . soo no i dont feel your chubby . your BMI is particularly well and 22% percentage of you is fats ! thatt IS NOT plenty in any respect !
2016-09-05 21:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋