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flicksta417

02-05-2010 06:53 PM

BMI/Weight i

The BMI and weight index do not take into consideration body fat or body size. I am 6'5" currently weigh 278 and your scale says I should weigh under 210. I have a 22 % body fat and i am a avid weight lifter this weight 210 is unrealistic fo me

grumpyphil

02-07-2010 11:44 PM

BMI is garbage. It's just an average for actuaries at insurance companies to use. Certainly not for weight lifters or any athletes.

Is everyone as sick of Jillian Michaels as I am?

caloso89

02-10-2010 05:49 PM

BMI is useful for insurance actuaries and public health wonks. It has very little use for individuals, especially athletes.

farr1022

02-10-2010 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpyphil (Post 2840)

BMI is garbage. It's just an average for actuaries at insurance companies to use. Certainly not for weight lifters or any athletes.

Is everyone as sick of Jillian Michaels as I am?

Someone else must be since she got sued today for false advertising.

grumpyphil

02-10-2010 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farr1022 (Post 3078)

Someone else must be since she got sued today for false advertising.

I'd like to sue her for being annoying

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