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slender tobe · 05-18-08, 05:12 PM

I think BMI is the simplest way to judge body weight based on the idea that everybody knows their height but wouldn't trouble to measure their waist. Doctor's should use more elaborate criteria to estimate someone's health condition. However some doctors seem to prefer a light body to a heavier one, even with the same fat percentage.

05-18-08, 05:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
slender tobe elephant class Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 36 Weight Statistics april 12 08 Start Date: 363 lb Start Weight: 336 lb Current Weight: 169 lb Goal Weight: -27 lb Weight Loss: january 17 09 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 56 BMI Start: 52 BMI Current: 26 BMI Goal:	Re: This is why I say FORGET BMI I think BMI is the simplest way to judge body weight based on the idea that everybody knows their height but wouldn't trouble to measure their waist. Doctor's should use more elaborate criteria to estimate someone's health condition. However some doctors seem to prefer a light body to a heavier one, even with the same fat percentage. __________________