MintyFresh 0 Posted June 22, 2007 You know what really bothers me. "Society" is supposed to have a BMI of 15 to 25 right? Well, my absolute lowest goal that I feel would be good for me would put me at a BMI of 24 -- the high end! What is up with that? If I ended up with a BMI of 15, I'd look like a skeleton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musicalmomma 1 Posted June 22, 2007 Yeah, I'm shooting for the highest BMI in my range. If I feel I need to lose more, I'll go for it, but I can't even PICTURE myself under 155! I got down to 207 once and I looked pretty darn good! I had the appearance of needing to shed about 25-35 pounds. So, I'd be darn thrilled to hit 175!!! But that's too high, according to the BMI scale! Oh how I hate BMI!!!! Heheh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBAGuy 0 Posted June 22, 2007 BMI's are based on statistics of millions of people, so they're valid when looking at medical impacts of that large a group. Many nutritionists and doctors I've spoken with agree that BMI numbers aren't precise when looking at an individual. My ideal BMI weight range is 140 - 180, but my doctor will be very happy if I can establish a control range of 190 - 210. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GayleTX 1 Posted June 22, 2007 There is beginning to be a lot of criticism of the BMI charts....it doesn't take body frame into consideration, among other things. Mine says 110 lbs ....at my age I'd look like a concentration camp escapee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Monkey 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Stats are one thing, being healthy is another. I don't know what my BMI is now, frankly I don't care. I do know how I look and feel and I know I want to change that. The stats I do care about are what my doctor tells me. Blood pressure, cholesterol, that kind of stuff. I really could care less about what somone else says the exact amount I should weigh and the appropriate body fat percentage. At the same time, I'm way over all of those lines and I know I'd be happier when I get close to those numbers. I think I'm rambling now. Point is, do what you think is right for you. Everyone's body is different. As long as you're healthy, do and be what makes you happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickie 15 Posted June 23, 2007 A BMI of 15 would actually be considered very, very underweight. I am at at a BMI of 19, and am teetering on underweight. The "healthy" BMI range is 19.9-24.9. The reason for the 5 point range is to take into account different body shapes, and frames (not that I put a lot of stock into frame sizes - I always said I had a large frame. I am super tiny, I do NOT have a large frame like I always thought) It takes a body builder type muscle to make a person with a healthy body fat % to be considered "overweight" by the BMI charts. And really. A skeleton of a 500lb person is not going to be dramaticly heavier than that of a 150lb person. I know it is hard for people to picture themselves at a normal weight or BMI, but just because you cannot imagine it for whatever reason, does not mean that it is unhealthy or unrealistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
