RE: The BMI Conspiracy
August 22, 2013 at 10:50 pm
(This post was last modified: August 22, 2013 at 10:54 pm by pineapplebunnybounce.)
BMI doesn't take into account how many % fat/muscle you have. So it's just not a good measure. But it's better than telling people 30% fat is unhealthy, or whatever it is, because most people don't know how to measure that. As long as BMI is used with its limitations clearly stated, I don't see a problem. Anyways, for those losing weight, measurements work better than weight, especially if you train muscle.
Edit: btw, what is or isn't overweight is really culturally dependent. In asia, the moment I have a muffin top over my jeans people would tell me I need to lose weight. In canada, I'm constantly being told I need to eat more, although I will admit that I've lost a lot of weight the last 2 years. But BMI of 19. My size in asia is normal, not even skinny, I was there last year and saw many who were skinnier. In canada though, I'm constantly told to eat more, which I do find annoying.
I think BMI goes according to what is considered medically overweight? Which means your chances of getting one of those fat related diseases are increased?
Edit: btw, what is or isn't overweight is really culturally dependent. In asia, the moment I have a muffin top over my jeans people would tell me I need to lose weight. In canada, I'm constantly being told I need to eat more, although I will admit that I've lost a lot of weight the last 2 years. But BMI of 19. My size in asia is normal, not even skinny, I was there last year and saw many who were skinnier. In canada though, I'm constantly told to eat more, which I do find annoying.
I think BMI goes according to what is considered medically overweight? Which means your chances of getting one of those fat related diseases are increased?
