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Originally Posted by Wastedyouth
I am now 102 kgs. If you looked at me, I would look like an average looking person. Most people assume im about 85-90 kgs. But if you were to read my weight and height without seeing me, you would assume im an overweight person. By the BMI index, I am obese.
Which is why the term "overweight" is a joke. As is the BMI. The need to be skinny is such a first world problem.
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The BMI basically screws up the whole discussion: it's a useless tool when applied to individuals.
Consider Michael Backlund for example. Listed at 6 feet and roughly 200 lbs, he's got a BMI of 27, which lands him squarely in the "overweight" camp.
In order to barely squeak into the "normal" category, he'd have to lose about 15 pounds. Does anyone really believe Backlund would be healthier if he lost 15 pounds?
But even worse, Backlund could actually lose as much as
60 pounds and still be in the "normal" category. Does anyone really believe Backlund would be healthier if he lost 60 pounds?
Personally, I think he'd have to either develop anorexia or cancer to pull that off - neither of which is very healthy based on everything I've read.