dietcokevanilla said:As I previously posted, my BMI is 21.3 - "normal"
However the chart on the gym wall suggests that I'm "obese" !!!!
I'd love to know what they call the really fat people
miloblithe said:I think though what people are missing is that being really heavy and in shape is not entirely as healthy as being thin and in shape, in terms of long-term viability of organs. Sure you can be solid and have low body fat, and that's obviously better than being the same weight and out of shape. But I think that in the long run a heart that has to pump blood to 180lbs instead of 160lbs is going to wear out sooner. Or kidneys. Or whatever. Sure Shaq is in shape right now, but I can't really imagine a 7' 350+lbs guy living to say, 70 (although the fact that he has access to the best of all possible medical care offsets that a lot, but if he was just his size and say, an wage worker without health insurance, he'd be unlikely live as long as a 5'10" 150lbs person, on average.
On the Brink said:Around 18.4 or so. I've (slowly) gained some weight over the past several years...before that had this li'l problem with anorexia. Lowest BMI was around 12.4. This is as an adult, not as an adolescent.
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acceber said:21.3
I agree, it's not exactly the most accurate way to measure if somebody is overweight or not. My friend is super skinny, but actually weighs more than me cause she's inherited "heavy bones" or something odd like that.
~Shard~ said:I'm glad you're gaining weight and becoming more healthy as a result, and most importantly have overcome your anorexia. Many people struggle with that for quite a long time, sometimes their whole lives.
On the Brink said:Becoming interested in the Mac, joining and participating in MacRumors, buying my iMac and later my PB, has actually been very good for me, even though I'm on MacRumors so often that it's probably gotten to the point of obsession. LOL!
~Shard~ said:Don't worry, I don't think you're alone on that one!
Seriously though, that's really good to hear - I'm glad that the "world of Mac" and it's community have been able to help you in this aspect. Keep in mind you always have fellow members here to talk to and so forth.
840quadra said:24.8 just at the edge of being overweight!?
I have very little Bodyfat, but I am far from the hulk (muscle wise) .
So does muscle weight (which does weigh more then fat), now count against you for some reason?
edesignuk said:An earth shattering...18.4.
acceber said:21.3
I agree, it's not exactly the most accurate way to measure if somebody is overweight or not. My friend is super skinny, but actually weighs more than me cause she's inherited "heavy bones" or something odd like that.
Lord Blackadder said:It depends. Remember that quality and length of life are dependent on a lot of different factors, not just the heart. For instance, a lot of you twigs have significantly less bone mass than those of us who are heavier, putting you at a great risk of osteoperosis in old age, especially females. African Americans almost never have this issue since they have an admirably high average bone density. Weight promotes bone growth and maintainence, as do muscles.
Anyway, with a BMI of 25.0 I can skip lunch and be considered "normal".