is BMI the right scale for me?

xxcatyxx555
xxcatyxx555 Posts: 184
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
people of MFP,
I have a question. according to the BMI chart i have to loose 26-66 lbs to fit into the "healthy" category. Heres the problem I'm a dancer AND a cheerleader and I need a lot more muscle than the average person.
Is there another chart I should look at?
thanks!:)

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  • icerose137
    icerose137 Posts: 318 Member
    The chart is simply the average. Get a body fat test. This will tell you better than anything. The BMI is great for the average person, it has a nice healthy range, but for athletes and body builders that's where it starts to break down.
  • xxcatyxx555
    xxcatyxx555 Posts: 184
    Thank you! I just was so frustrated when my doctor said how much weight i needed to lose, because it's like, uhm I cant weight that little I'm a back spot and I need a lot of muscle.
    Just one more question, where can I get one of those?
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    If you have ANY muscle at all BMI is totally useless.

    You can usually get body fat tests done at most bigger gyms. Or you can buy a pair of the calipers yourself (porbably online or at a fitness store) and have someone measure you.
  • xxcatyxx555
    xxcatyxx555 Posts: 184
    i already have a lot of muscle but I intend to get a lot more so youre totally saving my life lol THANK YOU!!!!! :)
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