tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013108782033157260.post6453252078212217903..comments2023-10-30T08:04:36.679-07:00Comments on Journey to a Healthier Life: To BMI or Not To BMIAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931562161453301872noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013108782033157260.post-43693313440076422442009-07-16T01:38:10.396-07:002009-07-16T01:38:10.396-07:00Good Morning, I don't like BMI but I agree wit...Good Morning, I don't like BMI but I agree with Bella in that it's a good tool for we "regular" people. Often times I think even regular people who are on a fitness routine use "muscle gain" to flippantly. It takes a long, long, long time to build a pound of muscle and you actually have to consume more than the daily intake of calories and eat tons of protein. That's not to say we can't achieve lean muscle mass though, however, it's not going to have that much of a difference with weight. <br /><br />However, I agree that you should go with what works for you. Lately, the BMI calculators I've seen are a bit more thorough, they ask for neck, waist, hip, and wrist measurements--plus height and weight.<br /><br />I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your site! I saw your post on the SITS roll call this morning and had to drop by--you'll be seeing me again. :-)Sandra Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078024597758910786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013108782033157260.post-54470355977913068992009-07-15T16:43:56.147-07:002009-07-15T16:43:56.147-07:00Bella - always happy to have a differing point of ...Bella - always happy to have a differing point of view. I'm not saying that BMI is wrong for everyone, I think my problem with is more on the professional side (such as doctors and insurance companies using it) then on the personal side. As an individual you know your body, you know how much muscle you have, you know when you are fit and feel good - insurance companies (for example) don't take that into consideration, at least not the ones I've talked to. <br />If the BMI measurement works for you, great. Go for it! It doesn't work for me and my body type. Because of my lean muscle mass, if I got down to a "healthy" body mass, my Body Fat % would be in the "Under Fat" range. Which is probably why I have more of an issue with BMI. <br /><br />And yes, I do know that many of the scales can be inaccurate for measuring body fat, especially because how hydrated or dehydrated you are can drastically skew the numbers. Nothing is going to be a perfect measure for everyone. I personally prefer BF%, but am putting more stock in how my clothes fit and the inches I lose than anything. <br /><br />Whatever gets you healthy and helps you reach your goals is right for you!A Healthier Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099542028640638317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013108782033157260.post-28804370092796797862009-07-15T13:59:56.786-07:002009-07-15T13:59:56.786-07:00I think for the average person BMI works pretty we...I think for the average person BMI works pretty well, though obviously there is such a thing as skinny-fat (someone who is thin but has a too-high fat percentage). And for athletes and body builders - well, it explicitly states that the BMI cannot be used for those people (just like it can't for pregnant women). I don't think that the average person who is trying to lose weight will ever reach that point though, that they will end up having a BMI that is considered overweight because of their muscle mass.<br />So basically, I do not think that a BMI tells it all, but it is an easy way to see if you are overweight or not. Because if your BMI is over 27 and you are not an athlete or bodybuilder, you most likely are. (And I am pretty sure athletes and bodybuilders know their exact body composition and don't care about BMI as they know it isn't valid for them, so in the end it all works out for everyone.) I also disagree that it is holding us back (well, at least it isn't holding me back), because to me it is common sense that you also have to work out to be fit and healthy.<br />As for the scales that measure body fat, as far as I know they can be pretty inaccurate.Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571250715197636482noreply@blogger.com