BMI Measurement
ASN2615
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What is the best way to determine my BMI? I have an Aria scale where it tells me, but I don't know how accurate it is. I have lost almost 10 lbs (from 173.5 to 164) and about 3 inches from my waist since Jan 2. Aria says my BMI is 40.4%.. If that's correct, I still have a lot of work to do. I'm not too worried about what the scale numbers tell me since I am loosing inches, i was in between sizes and now i wear the smaller size and my energy has changed 100%.. I guess I'm just curious on the most accurate way to track my BMI.
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BMI and body fat are very different. BMI is only based on weight and height. The body fat scales are highly inaccurate. See if you can find a BodPod, Dexa Scan or hydrostatic body fat measurement available in your area.0
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Santiago2615 wrote: »What is the best way to determine my BMI? I have an Aria scale where it tells me, but I don't know how accurate it is. I have lost almost 10 lbs (from 173.5 to 164) and about 3 inches from my waist since Jan 2. Aria says my BMI is 40.4%.. If that's correct, I still have a lot of work to do. I'm not too worried about what the scale numbers tell me since I am loosing inches, i was in between sizes and now i wear the smaller size and my energy has changed 100%.. I guess I'm just curious on the most accurate way to track my BMI.
I'm pretty sure you're referring to body fat percentage, not BMI.0 -
BMI is a calculation based on your height and weight:
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi-m.htm
When you mention a percent you are talking about bodyfat %. Different things.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »
Thank you! I thought I was "obese" according to the 404.4% the scale said. I'm happy to see I have moved into the "overweight" category. Baby steps.0 -
Thanks, everyone. I will see if I can find a BodPod or Dexa Scan in my area.....0
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