I've always considered myself slim as my BMI is 19.4, and I'm a size 10. But was doing some calculations yesterday and found my shape puts me inthe apple category- and at risk of heart disease, diabetes etc.
I've been battling with a few inches round my waist for some time - used to be 24 inches when i was 21, now a whopping 29. My hips are 35-35 so this makes my ratio 0.82 (Divide waist by hips.)
Evidently anything over 8 is the danger zone, and 0.75 is the Marilyn Monroe desirable figure.
I am now trying to lose 3-4 lbs that will take me back to where I ought to be.
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waistnhips · 08/11/2012 07:58
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