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Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: Paul2 on August 22, 2005, 01:54:27 AM: Link (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm)

So, how much you guys/girls weigh and what are your heights?

I am 6\'4"
I weight about 191 lbs last time i check and

my BMI is 23.2 which is in the normal range.
Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: Knotter8 on August 22, 2005, 03:14:57 AM: i\'m 5\' 11"

about 146 lbs

should be bmi of just below 21
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Post by: GmanJoe on August 22, 2005, 03:57:16 AM: 24.7

Damn...but I checked my body fat percentage and it was 18.2%. I have been working out the last few months and increased my leg muscle mass that I\'ve gained 4 pounds and lost most of the blubber around my tummy.
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Post by: CHIZZY on August 22, 2005, 04:09:25 AM: 21... 6\'0 and 155 lbs...
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Post by: Unicron! on August 22, 2005, 04:19:36 AM: 20
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Post by: mjps21983 on August 22, 2005, 04:25:22 AM: 24.9 and I\'ve lost 23 pounds 5\'11" 178
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Post by: Samwise on August 22, 2005, 06:02:56 AM: 22
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Post by: Bozco on August 22, 2005, 10:04:01 AM: 22.9

5\'9"
155 lbs
Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: Evi on August 22, 2005, 10:17:42 AM: The BMI is complete bullsh^t and is used only for those who don\'t do any kind of physical activity such as weight training.

And the only way you can accurately test your body fat percentage is with an expensive water weight test.

And why do you guys weigh so little? You need to hit dem weights!
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Post by: THX on August 22, 2005, 10:22:00 AM: werd. According to the BMI Evander Holyfield is obese.

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Height: 5\'11"
Weight: 215 lbs
BMI: 30
Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: GmanJoe on August 22, 2005, 10:33:07 AM: Quote
Originally posted by EviscerationX
The BMI is complete bullsh^t and is used only for those who don\'t do any kind of physical activity such as weight training.

And the only way you can accurately test your body fat percentage is with an expensive water weight test.

And why do you guys weigh so little? You need to hit dem weights!

I am. My legs are getting bigger! They don\'t look like wheel chair legs anymore! They actually have muscles now! WHOOT! Gym vs genetics : so far, Gym +1, Genetics 0. My family is cursed with chicken legs.
Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: Evi on August 22, 2005, 11:06:05 AM: Quote
My family is cursed with chicken legs.
Then be the first one to break the curse. :thumb:

Quote
werd. According to the BMI Evander Holyfield is obese.
My point exactly. :) It doesn\'t take into account muscle mass. Actually, it probably doesn\'t take anything into account. There are so many different body types and the BMI is just...well it sucks.
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Post by: Halberto on August 22, 2005, 11:30:59 AM: Ya this thing is flawed. They cant look at your body structure or grab any skin
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Post by: Bozco on August 22, 2005, 12:08:42 PM: Agreed, I just wanted to put my stats out there for whos interested. :gay:
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Post by: Cyrus on August 22, 2005, 12:21:42 PM: 65.2
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Post by: Luke on August 22, 2005, 12:33:37 PM: 28.6

6\'1

215lbs
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Post by: Coredweller on August 22, 2005, 12:54:43 PM: 5\'10", 158lbs, BMI=22.7 according to this thing.

I dropped about 22-24lbs earlier this year by improving my diet. Now it seems to have stabilized around 157-158.

I also have a handheld body fat measurement device, but I haven\'t been monitoring it lately.
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Post by: square_marker on August 22, 2005, 01:10:25 PM: 6\'2\'\' , 165lbs

21.2 BMI
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Post by: fre4d4 on August 22, 2005, 02:28:13 PM: According to that damm thing i need to go on a diet.
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Post by: Evi on August 22, 2005, 03:44:12 PM: Quote
I also have a handheld body fat measurement device, but I haven\'t been monitoring it lately.
If you\'re using calipers it\'s better to go with many points like a 9 point test as opposed to a 3 point test.
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Post by: Coredweller on August 22, 2005, 07:11:15 PM: Not calipers... it\'s one of those things shaped like a little control yoke that sends a tiny electric current through your arms. I know it\'s not as accurate, but whatever.
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Post by: GmanJoe on August 23, 2005, 06:09:17 AM: The website has that comparison of the fat man and muscle man to explain what exactly BMI is intended for.
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Post by: Evi on August 23, 2005, 03:22:26 PM: Quote
to explain what exactly BMI is intended for.
It\'s for BS.
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Post by: GmanJoe on August 24, 2005, 04:34:20 AM: Quote
Originally posted by EviscerationX
It\'s for BS.

It\'s from their own website:

Common Myths
Myth: BMI Measures Body Fat

Two people can have the same BMI, but a different percent body fat. A bodybuilder with a large muscle mass and a low percent body fat may have the same BMI as a person who has more body fat because BMI is calculated using weight and height only.

These men have the same height, weight, and BMI, but may have different percent body fat.

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6\'3" Height 6\'3"
220 lbs Weight 220 lbs
27.5 BMI 27.5

This is a good reminder that BMI is only one piece of a person\'s health profile. It is important to talk with your doctor about other measures and risk factors. (e.g., waist circumference, smoking, physical activity level, and diet.)

Myth: BMI is a diagnostic tool

BMI alone is not diagnostic. It is one of many risk factors for disease and death. As a person\'s BMI increases the risk for many diseases increases as well.
Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: Evi on August 24, 2005, 10:57:25 AM: Quote
BMI alone is not diagnostic. It is one of many risk factors for disease and death. As a person\'s BMI increases the risk for many diseases increases as well.
Unless it\'s increasing because of muscle mass.................
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Post by: cloud345 on August 26, 2005, 02:30:26 PM: Ya thats not the best way of doing it....because someone who is muscular is gonna way more than a normal person of the same height.

5\'5
138
21.3
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Post by: Evi on August 26, 2005, 05:22:19 PM: Muscle weighs more than fat. And you have to eat healthy to maintain muscle with a good physique...so a fat person with the same BMI who\'s eating like sh^t to maintain their fat...well...
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Post by: Cyrus on August 26, 2005, 05:48:14 PM: Im like the hulk with my BMI
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Post by: fre4d4 on August 28, 2005, 09:06:50 AM: 36.1

5.11

220
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Post by: fre4d4 on August 28, 2005, 09:10:45 AM: I am not happy with that. And it does not take into consideration the fact i lost 45 lbs when had the stroke, cause i could not eat solid food and ended up being fed through a tube for a month.
Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: Evi on August 28, 2005, 11:13:22 AM: Quote
I am not happy with that. And it does not take into consideration the fact i lost 45 lbs when had the stroke, cause i could not eat solid food and ended up being fed through a tube for a month.
Don\'t use the BMI. It\'s not going to encourage you.
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Post by: KillaX on August 28, 2005, 01:16:36 PM: it says I am overweight by 4 pounds....4 stinkin pounds and I have DESCENT muscle mass.....it is flawed.....
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Post by: Evi on August 28, 2005, 03:41:22 PM: It doesn\'t take into accout your muscle mass.
Title: BMI (Body Mass Index)
Post by: fre4d4 on August 28, 2005, 05:34:55 PM: Quote
Originally posted by EviscerationX
Don\'t use the BMI. It\'s not going to encourage you.

Your right i need a bigger hammer
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Post by: Evi on August 28, 2005, 09:53:50 PM: What?!? :eek:
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Post by: Riku on August 29, 2005, 05:03:24 AM: BMI - 21.6

5\'11"
155 lbs
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Post by: GmanJoe on August 29, 2005, 05:24:08 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Rikku
BMI - 21.6

5\'11"
155 lbs

You were carrying a Dictionary when you stepped on the scale. You should be around 10 lbs lighter. :p
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Post by: Riku on August 29, 2005, 04:38:29 PM: Quote
Originally posted by GmanJoe
You were carrying a Dictionary when you stepped on the scale. You should be around 10 lbs lighter. :p

I\'m already on the line between thin and looking unhealthy. I couldn\'t imagine myself 10 lbs lighter.