128-174 lbs IS THAT A JOKE?

awelch79

BMI? Every time I see or hear those letters, I also hear in the back of my mind, Donny Brasco saying, "forgetaboutit". I've never liked those height/weight tables.

Seriously, when were the BMI tables created and last updated? Was it back in the day before we had a better understanding of muscles mass versus percent of fat?

Many years ago (heck several decades ago), I proudly served. According to some chart I was overweight, by 15 lbs. Every other time there was a PT test, I had to be taped (to calculated percent of body fat). I always got high scores on my PT test and was the either the fastest or second fastest runner in my unit.
(Incidentally, when you leave the service and stop being as active, but your appetite still craves thousands upon thousands of calories per day, watch out. That's how I gain my first 20 lbs.)

Therefore, BMI, forget about it.


Personally, for me, on my journey, I've ignored BMI and been focusing on notches on my belt. Incidentally, I'm going to need a smaller belt in a a week or two, (Can ya say woo hoo!). Periodically, I check the percent of body fat on the bathroom scale, its dropping as well. It works for me.

"Forgetaboutit & woooo hoooo" to you! Thanks!

mpepsim

I'm 5'9 and 128 lbs and I can definitely confirm that I do not look like Skeletor.

wishings

I ignore BMI and I go with body fat percentage. I want to be between 20-22% which is a good range for a reasonably active woman. Going by that I only need to lose 15-20lbs to be there. Much more achievable.