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To think a BMI of 22 isn't 'unrealistic'?

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BellyWibbles · 24/11/2024 13:14

I know BMI is quite outdated but ive found it a helpful reference to progress.

My current BMI is 23 (down from 40)

Someone has just told me on another thread I need to be realistic about maintaining and I should go back up to BMI25

That makes no sense to me, that is the very cusp of being overweight.

A BMI of 22 is in the middle of the healthy range and nowhere near underweight.

And gives me a little wiggle room for gaining without being medically classed as overweight again.

At 25BMI just 2lbs would have me back in the orange zone!

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GinandGingerBeer · 24/11/2024 15:56

Once you get down to your target weight and a bmi of 22ish (well done by the way!) you'll know if you've put a few pounds on without stepping on a scale.

BellyWibbles · 24/11/2024 19:57

GinandGingerBeer · 24/11/2024 15:56

Once you get down to your target weight and a bmi of 22ish (well done by the way!) you'll know if you've put a few pounds on without stepping on a scale.

I think I will know by my clothes too.

When I was seriously obese everything was elasticated or leggings so they just stretched.

I have jeans and proper trousers now 😅🤣

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