Weight calculator that takes into account your frame

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  • victoriavoodoo
    victoriavoodoo Posts: 343 Member
    If you are fat and you measure your fat wrist and your fat elbow of course it will tell you that you have a large frame. The average adult skeleton weighs 20 lbs and differences are based more on height difference than whether you have a large or small frame. It's another illusion used by dieters to tell themselves that they weigh more because they have a large frame.

    http://www.likecool.com/Body_Scans_of_two_Women_250lb_vs_120lb--Pic--Gear.html These body scans of 2 women show how little skeletal difference there is but if the one on the left measured her wrist I bet she comes up with having a large frame! Aside from that it's pretty enlightening to see how much fat is stored around the organs.

    well then what about the elbow joint? That way seems more accurate because you can feel for the bony part and use the space in between your fingers/a straight line as opposed to a circumference. Anyway mine told me I have a small frame but that I am rather above my ideal weight range for this frame, so it doesn't just make everyone feel better(quite the opposite lol). Wrist and Elbow gave same results. But I can see where it would be harder to accurately measure the more weight someone has to lose
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    If you are fat and you measure your fat wrist and your fat elbow of course it will tell you that you have a large frame. The average adult skeleton weighs 20 lbs and differences are based more on height difference than whether you have a large or small frame. It's another illusion used by dieters to tell themselves that they weigh more because they have a large frame.

    http://www.likecool.com/Body_Scans_of_two_Women_250lb_vs_120lb--Pic--Gear.html These body scans of 2 women show how little skeletal difference there is but if the one on the left measured her wrist I bet she comes up with having a large frame! Aside from that it's pretty enlightening to see how much fat is stored around the organs.

    Interesting that you think that. Obviously there are different body types, all you have to do is look around at a room full of people to see that. While I agree that saying "I have big bones." is not an excuse to remain fat, I disagree that there is not a difference in frame size of people. I have broad shoulders, narrow hips, and gain weight first and foremost in my stomache area, at 5'8" I'm on the tall side of average. Of course I'm going to look different at any given weight, than someone with wider hips and narrow shoulders who tends to gain weight in their butt and thighs. Perhaps you would refer to this as something different than frame size?
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    The way you carry your weight is definitely different than your frame. It makes a difference if you carry a lot of muscle or not as well. You'll look much different if you have wide shoulders than someone who has wide hips. Measuring body fat is a much better calculator of whether you're at an ideal weight than some online calculator that uses a tape measure around your wrist and elbow.
  • leesehm
    leesehm Posts: 117
    I agree that body fat calculations are the gold standard. But not as easily accessible and even if you buy skin fold callipers - it doesnt mean you are measuring it correctly!
    I use my waist/hip/etc measurements to calculate my BF % and compare that with my personal trainers and mine is always lower than his by like 3%

    Also yeah the measurements have to be where bones stick out. so if bones don't stick out on your wrist or elbow you will over estimate your frame.

    Yes the BMI is limited as it just considers your weight but it frustrates me when people say this because for the average person it is a pretty accurate place to start!

    Edited to add: Not justifying the "I'm big boned" thing because somebody's frame size is not usually the root of your problem at 150kg. But for someone like me who is close to their ideal body weight - it is interesting. I could never be a size 6 (NZ) (0 or 2 in US I think) because my hip bones even when very skinny would be too wide for a size 6.
  • Serenstar75
    Serenstar75 Posts: 258 Member
    If you are fat and you measure your fat wrist and your fat elbow of course it will tell you that you have a large frame. The average adult skeleton weighs 20 lbs and differences are based more on height difference than whether you have a large or small frame. It's another illusion used by dieters to tell themselves that they weigh more because they have a large frame.

    Interesting that you think that. Obviously there are different body types, all you have to do is look around at a room full of people to see that. While I agree that saying "I have big bones." is not an excuse to remain fat, I disagree that there is not a difference in frame size of people. I have broad shoulders, narrow hips, and gain weight first and foremost in my stomache area, at 5'8" I'm on the tall side of average. Of course I'm going to look different at any given weight, than someone with wider hips and narrow shoulders who tends to gain weight in their butt and thighs. Perhaps you would refer to this as something different than frame size?

    Thank you!!! I was going to say similarly. I'm solidly built. I do disagree with this person. I'm short. I can't DO 110 because I'd look anorexic AND be unhealthy. But that weight is perfect for a lot of women my height. By that same token, usually people under-guess my weight. I use it as a tool to know where I feel healthy, not as an excuse.
  • RikkiDominey
    RikkiDominey Posts: 134 Member
    bump for later

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