BMI

Sam29a

I'm in the normal weight BMI now (BMI 19.5) yet I still look like a need to lose another 10-14 lbs. I have a lot of fat, which although I had hoped I'd have lost by this point, hasn't gone. Should I disregard BMI altogether and continue to lose weight, or should I try to exercise my way to a better body? Is that even possible?

TavistockToad

Recomp

malibu927

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat

sardelsa

I wouldn;t keep losing, while you may have higher bodyfat, if you lack the muscle you will cut down and really just look a smaller version of your current self. So I would also recommend recomp. Essentially you want to eat at maintenance and lift. Check out this thread for more info.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

Sam29a

Thanks, I'll check it out. I still want to lose a few pounds, but I do think I need to join the gym next month after Ramadan and start strength training. Got a long way to go yet!

TavistockToad

Sam29a wrote: »

Thanks, I'll check it out. I still want to lose a few pounds, but I do think I need to join the gym next month after Ramadan and start strength training. Got a long way to go yet!

Stop focusing on scale weight. If you have a BMI of 19.5 then you do NOT need to lose weight.

malibu927

At a 19.5 BMI, you really don't have much weight to lose. Recomping is a much better choice.