RE: The BMI Conspiracy
November 4, 2013 at 8:10 pm
(This post was last modified: November 4, 2013 at 8:11 pm by bennyboy.)
Update
I've come from Aju, one of the best hospitals in Korea, where I had many X-rays done. The doctor showed me bone deterioration in my hips, and said surgery will eventually be necessary. Despite being in great health (could run a mile in 6 minutes at 40), and getting almost down to 6-pack territory, the extra mass of being a big guy obviously has a lot to do with long-term wear and tear.
That's an important thing: BMI doesn't mean you're unhealthy. It does, however, mean increased wear-and-tear. That naturally-bigger frame means more pressure on bones, on the heart, etc.
I've come from Aju, one of the best hospitals in Korea, where I had many X-rays done. The doctor showed me bone deterioration in my hips, and said surgery will eventually be necessary. Despite being in great health (could run a mile in 6 minutes at 40), and getting almost down to 6-pack territory, the extra mass of being a big guy obviously has a lot to do with long-term wear and tear.
That's an important thing: BMI doesn't mean you're unhealthy. It does, however, mean increased wear-and-tear. That naturally-bigger frame means more pressure on bones, on the heart, etc.