what is a good target BMI
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alexandriacaceres
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i was wondering what a healthy thin BMI would be. is it the same for small body frame vs. large? could you give me an example for both.
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i think when it comes down to it, BMI is irrelevant... lean muscle mass to body fat ratio on the other hand..0
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BMI only accounts for weight and doesn't differentiate between muscle mass and fat. For muscular people, like body builders, BMI falls apart because a large portion of their weight is composed of muscle mass. But for most people, especially if they aren't strength training, it's a useful gauge.
Normal BMI ranges from 18.5 to 24.9. Once you enter the normal range, look at a mirror and stop when you are happy. Just don't fall below 18.5.0 -
Well, there is this whole chart....but reall BMI sucks. If I were to get to the lower end of BMI for my height I would actually have to lose about 10-15 Lbs of muscle mass...that would be ****in' stupid.0
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