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sandra09

Posted: 20 August 2008 06:16 PM

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I am at a loss to understand which is more important.

I have a bit of weight to lose. Now what I want to know is how do I find out how much. Do I just lose enough to bring me back to what I was all my life? or do I check my BMI in which case I might have to gain some more weight.

I am confused.

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twinklestar

Posted: 20 August 2008 07:00 PM

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Have you tried the Ideal Body Weight Calculator? You can search online, there are a lot of websites to choose that will calculate for free. You can also enroll on finding your ideal weight plan online. I am also a little bit overweight after giving birth but i don't worry, it is important, that regardless, if your weight is ideal or not, that you feel good about yourself and work on being healthy instead.

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karen

Posted: 20 August 2008 07:13 PM

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BMI is a better standard than what you think an ideal weight should be for yourself.

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g_lee

Posted: 22 August 2008 04:47 AM

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BMI = inaccurate (atleast in my book)....

All it does is take age (in some calculators), height, and weight to determine BMI.....does not account for the athletic build.....My Stats are as follows: 5'9" 210lb.....according to the BMI, I score a 31 which = OBESE.....I can tell you that I am not obese

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adrian66

Posted: 23 August 2008 06:01 AM

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I agree with g_lee, I think it is much better to measure by weight as IMO the BMI measurement can be very inaccurate.

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g_lee

Posted: 23 August 2008 07:55 AM

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adrian66 - 23 August 2008 06:01 AM
I agree with g_lee, I think it is much better to measure by weight as IMO the BMI measurement can be very inaccurate.

I dont even think weight is the way to go (although iit can indicate progress to an extent)....I go by what the MIRROR tells me

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jim2008

Posted: 09 February 2009 06:39 PM

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I think you have to focus on your BMI because it balances the weight on the height of a person. When losing weight, it’s better to monitor your BMI to get a good proportionate body.

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allister222

Posted: 18 March 2009 07:37 PM

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Yes, jim I agree with you. We must look at the BMI chart, not our weight. It gives the ratio of your body fat to your body size.

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