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    According to several websites my ideal healthy weight is 100 llbs. I am going to achieve this by mid may if I have to hit the gym for 3 hrs a day!


    who here is trying to reach their ideal BMI?
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    Default Re: Ideal bodyweight and BMI

    What website did you use to determine your ideal BMI? I thought BMI was a range, rather than an idea number. I'd be interested to see what my ideal weight is! Post linky?



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    hold on eating salad om nom nom total threadjack but have you ever had radicchio, endive and escarole mix? OMFG
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    Default Re: Ideal bodyweight and BMI

    you must be very petite?

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    5'0 110 ish right now
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    Default Re: Ideal bodyweight and BMI

    It might say thats your "ideal" weight, but it doesnt take in to consideration your actualy muscle mass/bone weight...

    Like me for instance. Im 5'0 110-111lbs too, my BMI says I'm between a 18-24.9. But my Body fat is only 13%. If i were to loose any more weight my body fat would not be enough for me...

    "Note: Since Body Fat Percentage calculations use total body weight and not estimates of lean muscle mass and fat, BMI can not determine between the overweight and the more muscular." - from the website

    The BEST way to determine how much you SHOULD weigh for your frame/size is to see a certified trainer and have them take ALL your measurements and weight/body fat...

    Its just healthier that way.

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    Default Re: Ideal bodyweight and BMI

    BMI is such a useless measurement. Basically everyone with a decent amount of muscle is "overweight" or close to it according to that stupid system.
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    Default Re: Ideal bodyweight and BMI

    According to that, I am overweight. However, my bodyfat is at 20%... So I don't think Im overweight.
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    i was just reading up on this the other day, heres an article I've dug up...

    http://www.halls.md/bmi/attractive.htm

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    Default Re: Ideal bodyweight and BMI

    BMI is BS when it's calculated on some website and not properly in person. It fails to take build into consideration, which is a huge factor. I'm 5'8" and 130lbs which says my BMI is 19.8, on the low side. Where that MAY be true, I guarantee you I am nowhere near approaching underweight, I'm of medium build.

    What I learned in school is the general medical standard is 100lbs for the first five feet, then add 5lbs for each additional inch. Example 5'8": 5ft (100lbs) + 8in (40lbs)=140lbs. BUT- this is a GENERAL rule, there is definitely more taken into consideration when you see someone in person.

    Fact of the matter is, a simple calculator online has no way of accurately measuring how much fat is on your body. Everyone is different, and I just wouldn't put too much stock in it.

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    Default Re: Ideal bodyweight and BMI

    I'm 5'5 1/2" and at my "ideal" body weight according to douchebags my age (116lbs or BMI 19), I looked awful and people told me I looked anorexic (which I kind of was). Bones were popping out everywhere. One time a near stranger stopped me and said, "you're way too thin," looking aghast. I'm at my most attractive when I'm somewhere around 125-130, or BMI 20.5-21.3. I have a medium-large frame with a lot of muscle.

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