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  • moontyrant
    moontyrant Posts: 160 Member
    120-135 pounds is a fifteen pound window that can help account for bone structure. If you feel this is too small a window, bring it up with your doctor and he/she can reassess you based on more data than your height, gender and age.

    That said, you may want to check how "big-boned" you are. I didn't use to be able to wrap my hand around my wrist and touch my thumb to my middle finger, and then I lost 30 pounds and now I can. A common complaint regarding weightloss is the need to buy smaller shoes, even though no one thinks about carrying fat on feet.

    Drop some weight in a safe, sustainable manner, and enjoy the benefits and make a new, healthier you. Don't get discouraged by the end goal, but enjoy the journey.
  • Sarahnade42x
    Sarahnade42x Posts: 308 Member
    Just Liston, Dont Judge:
    All i am asking is would by bmi measure would be lower from all the calories i burn then someone the same weight that just sits on the couch with no exercise.

    No. BMI is simply a mathematical equation that uses height and weight to come up with one number that says if you are obese, over weight, normal - healthy, or underweight (if I understand your question).

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    BMI is NOT a reflection of the effort you put into exercise, only a reflection of your height/weight.
    However, you're much more likely to see a decrease in your BMI due to a decrease in weight compared to someone who just sits on the couch all day (nutrition held constant).
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Every single person of the same height should not weigh the same amount. There are many different factors such as frame size, body composition, body shape (curves, etc), and personal preference. There is a range built into the BMI chart, but still people can fall outside of that range sometimes.

    OP, I think you do not need to worry too much about your final goal weight at this time. You know you need to lose weight. Work on losing weight. You can set smaller goals, if that works better for you. Evaluate again as you get further along in your weight loss.

    Also, lifting weights is always a good thing for preserving lean body mass while you are losing weight.
  • moontyrant
    moontyrant Posts: 160 Member
    Just Liston, Dont Judge:
    All i am asking is would by bmi measure would be lower from all the calories i burn then someone the same weight that just sits on the couch with no exercise.

    Yes, your BMI will shrink if you burn the calories and do not eat them all back. It may take a few months, but your BMI will shrink and it will be lower than the BMI of a clone of you who sat on the couch all day eating chips. If you find this does not occur within the next four to six weeks open up a new thread in the forums and we can brainstorm with you. :D

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