Why?
Aim0419
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I do not understand the weight charts in Dr's offices. Whereas a small-boned, less muscular person could easily weigh in the range for healthy, a large-boned, muscular person would have a difficult time weighing at the highest end of the weight range. These charts do not take into consideration body type, frame or age.
I have been dedicated to my health and keeping down my weight for years. No, I am far from skinny, and yes--I am larger-boned for my 5'2 frame. Does this mean I am unhealthy and fat because I rarely weigh what the charts tell me? Only at my wedding was I the in the chart's healthy weight range, and it was due to stress and too many cans of Slimfast!
It really bothers me when I go to the Dr's, and she shows me the charts, and my BMI. I have been doing P-90X, Insanity and Asylum for two years, and my arms and legs have never looked more in shape. I also have better abs then I had when I was younger! Why is the number of the scale always an issue? I eat in moderation, watch my sweet in-take, and I exercise faithfully 5 to 6 days a week. Why is this not considered healthy, and why do I need to starve myself to reach this unrealistic chart weight range?
If anyone can relate to this, please let me know. I was feeling great about myself until I went to the Dr's, and she starts going on about what I eat, do I exercise, etc! I wanted to tell her that everyone is not small-boned or skinny. She does not seem take this into consideration. Now, I am tracking all my food and exercise here, and I was hoping that someone would shed some light on these charts!!! Are they unrealistic for larger-boned, muscular body types?
I have been dedicated to my health and keeping down my weight for years. No, I am far from skinny, and yes--I am larger-boned for my 5'2 frame. Does this mean I am unhealthy and fat because I rarely weigh what the charts tell me? Only at my wedding was I the in the chart's healthy weight range, and it was due to stress and too many cans of Slimfast!
It really bothers me when I go to the Dr's, and she shows me the charts, and my BMI. I have been doing P-90X, Insanity and Asylum for two years, and my arms and legs have never looked more in shape. I also have better abs then I had when I was younger! Why is the number of the scale always an issue? I eat in moderation, watch my sweet in-take, and I exercise faithfully 5 to 6 days a week. Why is this not considered healthy, and why do I need to starve myself to reach this unrealistic chart weight range?
If anyone can relate to this, please let me know. I was feeling great about myself until I went to the Dr's, and she starts going on about what I eat, do I exercise, etc! I wanted to tell her that everyone is not small-boned or skinny. She does not seem take this into consideration. Now, I am tracking all my food and exercise here, and I was hoping that someone would shed some light on these charts!!! Are they unrealistic for larger-boned, muscular body types?
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People in the exercise science field HATE those charts. You are absolutely correct. It does not take many things into account. BMI (body mass index) is just a ratio of height and weight. What you want to look at is Body Fat percentage. I would advise you to get a skinfold test. This will be a much better idea of how 'healthy' you are. Doctors charts generalize way too much. Hope this helps
And honestly, your doctor doesn't seem very helpful. If it was at all possible, I would switch doctors. (If I don't like someone, there is no way I would listen to them or even go to them for even a checkup)0 -
I agree about those BMI charts. Body Fat percentage numbers are more
accurate my BFP should be around 33% + 145lbs ( I'm 5'4)0 -
Thank you very much for both of your replies! I appreciate it. :-)0
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I really don't think that a generalized index is ever going to do the whole job. It's certainly not the be all and end all of any kind of description of where I am fitness-wise.
OK.... I'm not fit. I'm fat. But showing me my BMI on a chart isn't going to help me at all. In fact, it might just demoralize me.0 -
Yes, I agree! I do not think it helps at all! It is discouraging, especially when you know you are trying your best to lose weight and exercise.0
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