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Lowering my bmi

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teaandtoastwithmarmite · 29/05/2022 00:34

Hi there I weighed myself at the gym today and was shocked to discover my bmi was 33 and is obese. I certainly look overweight but not obese. I had a look at the chart and to get to a healthy weight I would have to lost four stone and be just under 10 stone. I've not gone down that low in years. Is it me or is bmi a bit ridiculous

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Redouble · 29/05/2022 06:29

Nik2015 · 29/05/2022 01:10

Don’t mean to be mean, but I think people’s perception of ‘obese’ are now out of touch as so many people are much larger than before. I am classed as just into the obese category.
I personally think BMI is a good starting point, but understand it doesn’t take into account muscle mass etc.

Having been obese, I agree with this. Being a bigger size is becoming normalised (I agree with promoting body confidence whatever size you are, of course, but we are in an obesity crisis in the UK).

Also those who are overweight may have a large amount of visceral fat that you can't see - and this is dangerous fat that wraps around your organs.

BMI is a good average indicator, it's only rubbish for those with a high muscle mass.

Nik2015 · 29/05/2022 01:10

Don’t mean to be mean, but I think people’s perception of ‘obese’ are now out of touch as so many people are much larger than before. I am classed as just into the obese category.
I personally think BMI is a good starting point, but understand it doesn’t take into account muscle mass etc.