BMI doesn't take into consideration muscle mass - so once you get to a certain point -it's really not an accurate indicator -
Steve and a few others I'm sure would be considered overweight by the bmi figures but they aren't in actuality.
how much should you weigh?
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BMI doesn't take into consideration muscle mass - so once you get to a certain point -it's really not an accurate indicator -
Steve and a few others I'm sure would be considered overweight by the bmi figures but they aren't in actuality.
TomO
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It does make sense the caliper thing. But with your information I can calculate my body fat percentage don't I?
if your weight is 244 and bf is 28%. Then if my weight is 167 my body fat will be 167x28/244 so bf is 19.16%. Therefore my weight watchers scale that says I'm 20% bf is right!!! So I can trust my scale and savea few $$$ heheh
My scale, which is supposedly very accurate, was way off. With the calipers, I'm 28% body fat. With the scale, it's 22%. These scales are almost never accurate. I would say it's worth it to spend the $17 on calipers so you can get an accurate measurement.
Didacus
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I've just weight myself this morning using the scale and it says I am 27% bf. What the hell!!! I thought I was 20%!!!!
I'm 169cm (5f 7 ish) and 76Kg (165.346697 pounds). Could anyone tell me my body fat %?
I thing I'm going to buy the calipers. But I have to say (in my total ignorance) that I don't really like those thing as they look prehistoric.
I'm 169cm (5f 7 ish) and 76Kg (165.346697 pounds). Could anyone tell me my body fat %?
I thing I'm going to buy the calipers. But I have to say (in my total ignorance) that I don't really like those thing as they look prehistoric.
im afraid i cant help with your body mass but i wonder are you using your own scales that meassuer it, because mine do and iv discovered the amount can vary depending on the type of floor your stood on......... if i use the scales on carpet it tends to cussion them and make my body fat less, there for i always go by the result on the laminate floor and always use the scales in the same place every day. i know this sounds wierd but its true lol
TomO
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LOL! You just discovered why you can't rely on these scales worth a damn for body fat pctg!
The nice thing about the calipers is that you'll get consistent reading from day to day, as long as you "pinch and inch" in the same place. Actually, you only need to do it once a week, too, because your percentage won't really change from day to day.
Didacus
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Yes but...
yes but I'm still not convince about the caliper's accuracy either. I had a look on the internet and there are instruction that shows where to "pinch" etc but what about if I just "pinch the wrong inch" and then I pinch else where another day???
yes but I'm still not convince about the caliper's accuracy either. I had a look on the internet and there are instruction that shows where to "pinch" etc but what about if I just "pinch the wrong inch" and then I pinch else where another day???
daiseeangel
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well according to the 100 + 5 theory, i should weight 135 pounds! that is 15 pounds less than my goal weight. i am bigger built, so i really don't think 135 is desirable for me.
TomO
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yes but I'm still not convince about the caliper's accuracy either. I had a look on the internet and there are instruction that shows where to "pinch" etc but what about if I just "pinch the wrong inch" and then I pinch else where another day???
Yes, part of this whole thing is pinching the same place, but at least that's something you can perfect. Also, if you Google "caliper measurement body fat" you'll find a method to take measurements on 9 different places on your body and convert that into a percentage. The cheapo plastic calipers will work just fine for that.
Short of the water immersion method, caliper measurement is the most accurate.
Didacus
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Still better than just thr weight.
MoonGoddess
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found this site today that gives various calculations.
I have to agree that I would feel & look better at 142lbs, which was one of the suggestions, but most importantly, I want to BE healthier not just look it, so I want to bring my BMI from 31.1 to 27.
I have to agree that I would feel & look better at 142lbs, which was one of the suggestions, but most importantly, I want to BE healthier not just look it, so I want to bring my BMI from 31.1 to 27.
slimby43
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according to the bmi chart i should be between 101 - 132lbs. i was aiming for 116 (8 stone 4lbs) which was a weight i was happy with in my 20`s. however i may re evaluate as i get nearer and may stick with a weight about half a stone heavier due to my age and possibility of some excess skin which will weigh something. i dont want to be at my maximum as i know that my weight will fluctuate a bit. on the positive side i only have about 16 lbs to lose before i reach a healthy weight. 6 months ago i was morbidly obese. slim
paulduncan
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Don't get transfixed by BMI
The BMI is not the be all and end all of showing how much anyone should weigh.In fact it can be pretty deceptive.
Look at the NFL,most of these guys would be considered obese going by the BMI.
Many tall lightweight boxers would be considered underweight and undernourished by the BMI
Tall gangly marathon runners would also be considered underweight.
Would anyone call the top bodybuilders obese and overweight? The BMI would.
The best way to see how much you shouls weigh is simply to look in the mirror without your clothes on,and your mind will tell you if you need to lose weight or even gain a little.When you get to the point where you are happy with the way you look,then thats how much you should weigh.
The BMI is not the be all and end all of showing how much anyone should weigh.In fact it can be pretty deceptive.
Look at the NFL,most of these guys would be considered obese going by the BMI.
Many tall lightweight boxers would be considered underweight and undernourished by the BMI
Tall gangly marathon runners would also be considered underweight.
Would anyone call the top bodybuilders obese and overweight? The BMI would.
The best way to see how much you shouls weigh is simply to look in the mirror without your clothes on,and your mind will tell you if you need to lose weight or even gain a little.When you get to the point where you are happy with the way you look,then thats how much you should weigh.
Ianthe
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Ideal weight (one of the "official" ways of doing it) = 45kg (for 150cm) and then add 0,85kg for each cm you have above the 150cm.
And that is the weight you should consider when calculating your protein needs. (there are exceptions of course, for example the "massbuilders", but for regular people, that will work).
And that is the weight you should consider when calculating your protein needs.
(there are exceptions of course, for example the "massbuilders", but for regular people, that will work).
Ianthe
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Another one (taken of the book Nutrition pratical guide of Jacques Médart used at college)
Men: 50kg + [3/4 x (height in cm - 150)]
Women: equal the above x 0,93
But of course, these are just numbers, your ideal weight is the one you feel good with and can keep it, as long as you're with the right BMI.
Men: 50kg + [3/4 x (height in cm - 150)]
Women: equal the above x 0,93
But of course, these are just numbers, your ideal weight is the one you feel good with and can keep it, as long as you're with the right BMI.
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kerich1117
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I'm just going by what the doc said for my height which is 5'7. She told me that anywhere between 118-145 is ideal, so I'm going for 120
I'm 5'7.5" and at my skinniest was 125 and people were telling me I was unhealthy looking...I can't imagine going down another 7 pounds from that and I have a pretty small frame.
I don't pay any attention to BMI. To me, Body Fat % is king. Right now, I am just under 30%. Using that, I would be well within normal at 315lbs. 306lbs would be ideal. With BMI, i should be no more than 228 lbs. i would have to lose at least 60lbs of muscle and bone to hit that!
i think numbers are not that important..
it depends on how big ur frame is..
but to me.. whats most important is that i feel good abt how i look.. if ur happy abt ur look then noone cares abt the actual numbers..
so.. dont get so stressed abt the number thing is what i suggest
it depends on how big ur frame is..
but to me.. whats most important is that i feel good abt how i look.. if ur happy abt ur look then noone cares abt the actual numbers..
so.. dont get so stressed abt the number thing is what i suggest