mcsluggo Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 ok, after reading the thread on US Obesity... http://extremeskins.com/showthread.php?p=6524664&posted=1#post6524664 i decided to open a poll here... it is blind, so nobody will see your answer. calculate your BMI here http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ * Underweight = <18.5 * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 * Overweight = 25-29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm overweight. But I would be considered over weight even when I was in peak physical shape. BMI has been criticized. I don't think its an accurate way to measure obesity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm in the normal category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I was in the very overweight category for a bit, but now jhoving borderline normal. Still got some troubling chubb to lose, but working out daily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Just above normal, 25.8. I'm working on losing like 10-15 pounds, then I'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Well I'm 5'9 and I weigh 176. So I guess I'm overweight. Don't look it or feel it. I'd have to lose 15 pounds to be considered "normal". Whatever that means. Screw it, I'll just turn the loose fat into muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI Jef Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 23.9 normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm overweight. But I would be considered over weight even when I was in peak physical shape. BMI has been criticized. I don't think its an accurate way to measure obesity. neither do I.... 6'1" and 140 pounds is "normal weight" while 6'1" 190 lbs is "overweight" someone could easily be out of shape at 6'1 190, but they could ALSO easily be in perfect shape. On the other hand, 6'1 140 lbs is a twig no matter how you look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_Edwards_Fan Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 i agree that for anyone with much muscle mass BMI is not a great tool. I was a college swimmer (a sport more known for being lean, than being jacked!) and at my physical peak i was 6'0 200 lbs (with around 4% body fat). That put me at 27.1, which is not only counted as overweight by BMI, it is only a few pounds from obese! Im actually in much worse shape now (i know, muscle weighs more than fat!) and at 22.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 normal weight at 22.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI Jef Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 as someone with minimal muscle though, id say it is fairly accurate for me never been into lifting or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 for what it is worth, I am 6'1" and 175 === 23.1 that is not that far from the "overweight" category, but I think most people would call me kinda skinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I measure it by whether or not I fit into my clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 i measure it by whether or not i fit into my clothes. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 for what it is worth, I am 6'1" and 175 === 23.1that is not that far from the "overweight" category, but I think most people would call me kinda skinny That is pretty skinny. BMI is stupid. I'm 6'0 and I would have to be 183lbs to be JUST UNDER overweight. The last time I was 183 was junior year of HS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I measure it by whether or not I fit into my clothes. anyone can fit into size 46 jeans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I measure it by whether or not I fit into my clothes. +1 But if you were size 48 pants, and comfortably fit into them, then how what kind of measurement is that? You are still obese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 That is pretty skinny. BMI is stupid. I'm 6'0 and I would have to be 183lbs to be JUST UNDER overweight. That makes 2 of us... the last time I was that weight...Batman was being played by Michael Keaton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 But if you were size 48 pants, and comfortably fit into them, then how what kind of measurement is that? You are still obese! Point taken....I have been going through wardrobe changes this summer though...going from a 40 to a 38 and from XXL to XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Point taken....I have been going through wardrobe changes this summer though...going from a 40 to a 38 and from XXL to XL Congrats! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm obese and no, I'm not putting in my BMI b/c after a certain number it's all the same isn't it? I've lost 15 lbs and am still obese :mad:. I need to be taller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm 24.3 I'm normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 This Is Why You're Fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI Jef Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 jessica simpson: 30.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from "Cheers". Norm has just walked into the bar... Woody: What are you up to Mr. Peterson? Norm: My ideal weight if I was 9-feet tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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