My BMI says that I am on the edge of obese. I am also very broad shouldered, enough to stand out in a crowd, so I think that that could be throwing off my BMI. I might look a bit overweight, but I feel great.
2007-12-03 02:51:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The one time I was borderline between normal and overweight, any doctor with any sense would have told me to not lose any more weight.
2007-12-03 05:09:31 · update #1
People vary, it's as simple as that. Some people are heavier than ideal but are still healthy. If your doctor has done all the usual tests and finds you healthy, and assuming your lifestyle is such that it should continue to support your good health, then there's no need to obsess over "data". My husband is like you, he's a big man, but he can run, climb, and do plenty of other things lots of thinner unfit people can't do. He's genetically large, my boys are the same, and his father is the same - 83 years old and still gardening! Eat well, exercise plenty, and be proud of your frame. (I much prefer bigger men to those skinny types!)
2007-12-03 03:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My BMI says I a obese but I actually have 127 pounds lean muscle mass out of 170 pounds. I am far from overweight but I do need to work on getting by percentage of body fat down. BMI is an estimate and a general guideline. A better judge (of health and fat) is by getting your body fat calculated via BODPOD which is what I did. It will help you understand your body composition and what you need to do to improve (or NOT).
If you feel good but are still overweight, it would be best to TRY and slim down but your build, diet and lifestyle play a part in your overall health. You could have health issues down the line that are "hiding". Keep active, eat well and don't worry about your BMI too much. If you want more info, see a doctor or try the BODPOD. It's interesting stuff to see what your body is really made of...
2007-12-03 03:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by seafires1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the BMI does not take into account the body composition or the amount of fat and muscle. this is why there are people with low BMI's with a high percentage of body fat and those with high BMI's with very low percentages of body fat. body fat analysis does everything that the BMI does and more, the BMI does not work for everyone but body fat analysis does.
according to the BMI at 250 lbs @ 6'0 tall I'm obese with a BMI over 30 but I have 9% body fat. because I have much higher amounts of muscle mass than average I get put into a incorrect category based on the statistical data that's used.
2007-12-03 03:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it's generally a guideline but obviously doesn't work in all cases. my friend has a bmi of 13 and eats like a horse! my bmi is 16 (underweight) and i am and feel the fattest i've been in a long time. if you want an accurate reading, make an appointment with your doctor and he/she will assess how healthy you are and calculate your body fat percentage
2007-12-03 04:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the BMI calculators on the internet don't take into consideration muscle mass or bone structure. they aren't really accurate. the only way to get a really accurate reading is to do the total immersion thing. if you eat healthy and get enough exercise, you should be fine. they are finding now that even slightly overweight adults are perfectly healthy.
2007-12-03 03:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you feel great, then that's all that matters.
2007-12-03 02:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by britsorsticks 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋