How accurate is BMI?

Sappy320
Sappy320 Posts: 77 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am a 5' 10" weighing 199 lbs., and my BMI is 29, which is high. Using the BMI scale I need to lose close 28 lbs. to be at 25. The thing is, I don't think I have that much weight to lose. Is there any other way to more accuratey determine a person's goal weight?

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  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    BMI was developed for large populations, not individuals. Body fat percentage is more accurate.
  • duetwithjosh
    duetwithjosh Posts: 121
    BMI was developed for large populations, not individuals. Body fat percentage is more accurate.

    Agreed. If your bone or muscle mass is significantly different from average, your BMI could be way off. Don't worry too much about BMI if your body fat, blood pressure, heart rate, etc is healthy.
  • Sappy320
    Sappy320 Posts: 77 Member
    BMI was developed for large populations, not individuals. Body fat percentage is more accurate.

    Agreed. If your bone or muscle mass is significantly different from average, your BMI could be way off. Don't worry too much about BMI if your body fat, blood pressure, heart rate, etc is healthy.

    Good Advice. Thanks. :)
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    See if there is a BOD POD in your area and get your BF tested. That will help you!

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