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Question about weight and BMI?
So I'm naturally very muscular. I have really bulky legs, arms, etc. but I can lift a lot more than even my most athletic friends despite not really being into sports myself. I do have a little bit of belly fat but not much.
I'm currently 6' tall and I weigh 205 lbs. However, my doc said that according to my BMI I'm obese and need to watch what I eat carefully. Another doc told me that my waist is what matters more. My waist is 34", and anything less than 35 is really good. Plus, even at my lowest weight since I've been this tall (197 lbs) my waist was only 32". So my question is which advice should I adhere to? I'm sure I could lose some weight, but I'm muscley! BMI doesn't take that into account, and I surely don't have 30 lbs to lose.
4 Answers
- 9 years agoFavorite Answer
Don't determine yourself with BMI. It's body mass. If you put a giant hulking body builder up there, he would apparently be in the danger of severe obesity.
Honestly, just use the skinfold test they used to do in gym back at highschool. Also, if you're doing a lot of resistance training, then you should be gaining weight because you're bulking up. Do more cardio if you really think your gaining fat. But don't mistake gaining weight is the same thing as getting fatter
- goettschLv 45 years ago
i think of you propose 8.3 st? while you're in the healthful component of the BMI chart then you definately do no longer ought to be concerned - while you're uncomfortable with your physique, and in the uppermost end of the BMI selection perhaps take up some workout - even 30 minutes of quickly strolling an afternoon or cycling / an workout class and so on could make you experience plenty extra advantageous, raising endorphins and recuperating your wellbeing.
- 9 years ago
Im the same build n hight. Thats just stupid stuff on a chart, im a powerlifter and an mma fighter, im in shape, but according to Army regulations im overweight, its just paper dont sweat it!
- BLv 49 years ago
your waist seems more important but it can't hurt things to lose a few pounds and get closer to your bmi range to be on the safe side.
