BMI vs Body Fat %

[Neal R.]

I know its been talked about before, but wanted to discuss again. BMI is a terrible measurement. As I continue my journey to get back to my goal weight, I am trying to monitor everything. So today, I weight 192. Being 5'9", that puts my BMI smack dab in the middle of "Overweight". But my scales have a body fat measuring feature. My bofy fat % this morning was 22%, which puts me in the normal range for males my age.

To get back to a normal BMI, I would need to loose another 22 pounds and be at 170. Never going to happen, not would I want it too. I already wear 34 inch waist and a med/large shirt and I can imaging what 20 more pounds would do.

So don't get discouraged if your BMI is too high, Its not the most important measurement in my opinion.

[MoOrLess]

I totally agree with you Neal. Body fat % is a more accurate gauge. BMI does not take into consideration body "type" and that makes a lot of difference.

[Patrick]

This is an excellent point for all to consider. There are numerous ways to classify the ideal weight and no one should get too hung up on any one method.