Cinderella's weight loss knowledge

hailzp

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peachyxoxoxo

Looks like everything I've learned in my nutrition textbooks - the scientific approach indeed I only skimmed but everything looked good to me. Seal of approval from a future dietitian.

Cmonnowguys

Great breakdown!

Amber86queenbee

Thank you bump for later

lythiam

Following suit

ironanimal

Subtle bump.

findingmyhappyplace

There are several varying standards depending on where you are on what's considered 'normal' but on average 18.5-22.9 is in the 'normal' range.

If you're Asian, then yes. If you're Caucasian, it's 20-25. If you're of African origin, you may be healthy at a BMI higher than 25 although there is no definitive number as of yet. The WHO give a figure of 18.5-25 to account for all races.

For Caucasian and African women, if you are age 18-21, the lower end of a healthy BMI drops to 19.

(Otherwise, a BRILLIANT post)

kristinkt

bump - thanks for the info

piesbd

Bumping :-)

CoderGal

There are several varying standards depending on where you are on what's considered 'normal' but on average 18.5-22.9 is in the 'normal' range.

If you're Asian, then yes. If you're Caucasian, it's 20-25. If you're of African origin, you may be healthy at a BMI higher than 25 although there is no definitive number as of yet. The WHO give a figure of 18.5-25 to account for all races.

For Caucasian and African women, if you are age 18-21, the lower end of a healthy BMI drops to 19.

(Otherwise, a BRILLIANT post)

Thank you for bring this up. I probably should have clarified on average of what. I meant after looking at most us sites, and seeing the different ones available on wikipedia, most included but were not necessarily that range. I am Caucasian, usually eat over 2000 and I am 18.8. The bmi charts I always look at start at 18.5. Singapore, japan, Canada (see health canada) plus the World Health Organization, Sageera, my fitness pal (the majority on the forums seem to be caucasian) etc included 18.5 according to the sources I was looking at. Even the broader ones that break things up into severely slightly underweight etc included 18.5 as healthy

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/weights-poids/guide-ld-adult/bmi_chart_java-graph_imc_java-eng.php
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmi-calculator

Then theres the slightly different version where lower numbers are healthier " those between 0.74 and 0.99 have optimal weight; and those at 1.00 or greater are overweight". And I am sure there are others I have not viewed.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_mass_index

fittiephd

YAYY You're amazing every single person on MFP should read this.

My favorite part:

Some looking for a quick fix because 'they are fat' turn to a VLCD, though what they're initially doing is quickly depleting glycogen stores and slowing their metabolism. Donating blood also works to lose weight quickly. Both Glycogen and blood comes back in a healthy body, so it's eventually a losing battle. It's like Cinderella at 12 O'Clock after she lost her bloody glycogen shoe. When things go back to 'normal', everything is going to revert to equilibrium. But that doesn't mean she needs a VLCD ferry to get what she wants. Have your pumpkin carriage and eat it too (have I gone to far yet?).

Hilarious!

Well written and cited and thought out, thank you!

rmartin72

Man it's worse then my birthday for bumps in here

Thanks for all the positive comments guys You cheered up my day. I wasn't expecting replies to be so....grateful

:flowerforyou: HAPPY BIRTHDAY :flowerforyou: Thank You For Sharing This Great Information!!

Klem4

bump to read later.

jadedbutterfly71

Thank you for the info..will come back later to read more intently :flowerforyou:

12by311

Whatta nerd

Love it...I'll read it later when I have more time

chantalm15

bump for later

findingmyhappyplace

I really object to the fact that you are saying 22.9 is the highest healthy BMI. That is false. You should change your information on that issue because it discredits the rest of what you have to say, which is actually very valuable.

dcazll

and another bump for the morning

CoderGal

I really object to the fact that you are saying 22.9 is the highest healthy BMI. That is false. You should change your information on that issue because it discredits the rest of what you have to say, which is actually very valuable.

Nowhere did I say that 22.9 is the absolute highest value. There are several bmi charts like I mentioned all the ones I have come across include that in their normal, tho some of the international charts list 22.9 as the highest healthy value. So no, it is not false for some versions. I mentioned most bmi charts include that range as healthy. I did not say it is the highest. Kinda surprised after hinting that I do not like the bmi scale (basically because of reasons like these) the only critique is people want to hear that the healthy range should be higher. It is in places. And some people would still be in the obese section because of muscles. It is what it is. There are other ways to judge health (thank goodness).

You look fantastic btw. You are ripped!

Myzztique

Bumpity bump for later.
Thank you for the great info.

gogojodee

Bump for later! :laugh: When I'm on a desktop.

MarleeRayne

Whew!!!!
Intense read!

Bumping for later....
When I have my dictionary handy. :laugh:

Thanks a bunch!

sel254

bump for later!

jodi8785

this was great! it really changes the way I think of things!

CoderGal

Looks like everything I've learned in my nutrition textbooks - the scientific approach indeed I only skimmed but everything looked good to me. Seal of approval from a future dietitian.

Woo Goodluck on your future endeavours.

FatStoatLondon

BEST. POST. EVER.

Thanks very much x

ladyjoie

You are awesome.

teganpreston

Bump for later

charliefocus

whoa! nelly! i am bumping my first ever bump, to read this later! thanks

CoderGal

You guys are awesome!