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MikeB · 03-14-08, 05:38 PM

I can't tell from your profile what your weight/height is. Depending on your muscle mass it can be deceiving, my son is 13, 5'9" and 185lbs but he's around 15% bodyfat and SUPER ACTIVE and strong. According to BMI & charts he's overweight but according to his pictures he's not....

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MikeB BMI is for the BIRDS! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 957 Weight Statistics 10/1/2006 Start Date: 310 lb Start Weight: 214.5 lb Current Weight: 202 lb Goal Weight: -95.5 lb Weight Loss: 10/1/2007 Goal Date:	Re: very confused about my weight. I can't tell from your profile what your weight/height is. Depending on your muscle mass it can be deceiving, my son is 13, 5'9" and 185lbs but he's around 15% bodyfat and SUPER ACTIVE and strong. According to BMI & charts he's overweight but according to his pictures he's not.... __________________ No reason to diet, subscribe to food services, have surgery or take diet pills. Learn to eat right, count calories and exercise. If 400+lb people on Biggest Loser can do it, so can you! Mike B 6'4" 39 yrs young Oct 1 2006 - 310 lbs 40%+ BF NEW LOW!!!** June 8th 2008 - 214.5lbs and dropping! I had the pain of regret for many years, I now proudly bear the pain of sacrifice. 189lbs LBM last tested Aug 1. 210lbs for 10% BF