03-25-24, 05:52 AM | |
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The Problem with BMI (Body Mass Index)
Hi to all,
This is an interesting article that explains the problem with using BMI as a measure of health risk. https://bigthink.com/health/healthy-obesity-myth/ |
03-25-24, 10:04 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2013
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prettyinpink, I didn’t know that. I had read it was over 25, but perhaps that is outdated information.
Of course, genetics makes the biggest difference. I have a progressive kidney disease and will probably be on dialysis in my 70’s. I’m trying to stay as healthy as I can now so my body will be stronger to handle it.
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03-25-24, 10:57 AM | |
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I’m sorry to hear that.
I did find this article in which some researchers thought that the cutoff for obesity should be lowered to 25 for postmenopausal women, and they explain why. But it seems like that wouldn’t apply to someone who has been exercising for years and might not have the higher body fat levels of some of the women in the study. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...rticle/2674709 |
03-25-24, 12:50 PM | |
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Another take: https://open.substack.com/pub/katema...utm_medium=ios
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03-25-24, 01:10 PM | ||
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03-25-24, 01:33 PM | |
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This will be my last post to you as we will just have to agree to disagree about “the obesity epidemic”.
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“My life wouldn't be easier if I were thin. My life would be easier if this culture wasn't obsessed with oppressing me because I'm fat. The solution to a problem like bigotry is not to do everything in our power to accommodate the bigotry. It is to get rid of the bigotry.”- Virgie Tovar |
03-25-24, 02:23 PM | |
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I was overweight when I began serious exercise several years ago. I gained a fair amount of muscle and a good low pulse, but my doc did not believe me, and nagged me about my weight. It definitely wasn't the same body as before I started exercising but the BMI was the same.
Now my BMI is about 25, but I don't have as much muscle as I did then. I doubt I would be nagged about my weight now.
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Wow, lower than 25. Losing weight is harder after menopause, so would be difficult for some women. It seems there is an exception for physical activity. Quote:
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