What's your BMI "body mass index"

iamme

Lifer
Jul 21, 2001
21,058
3
0
5'9" 160lbs

BMI = 24

wow i'm healthy, but on the borderline of becoming overweight :Q
 

Amused

Elite Member
Apr 14, 2001
57,008
18,247
146
6' 200 lbs

Puts me at 27 -- overweight

But I am proof that the BMI is crap. Why? My BF is under 15%

If you have any muscle at all, the BMI is useless.
 

Jpark

Platinum Member
Nov 15, 2003
2,906
0
0
Originally posted by: Amused
6' 200 lbs

Puts me at 27 -- overweight

But I am proof that the BMI is crap. Why? My BF is under 15%

If you have any muscle at all, the BMI is useless.

I agree, I work out almost everyday and I'm pretty sure that I'm not overweight

6'2 215 lbs

27 bmi
 

edro

Lifer
Apr 5, 2002
24,326
68
91
Originally posted by: Amused
6' 200 lbs

Puts me at 27 -- overweight

But I am proof that the BMI is crap. Why? My BF is under 15%

If you have any muscle at all, the BMI is useless.

Damn tubby!




LOL, jk...
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
61,504
12
56
5'4" 124 lb = 21-22

your chart states it is for "4womans" body mass :roll:
i think the chart would differ for men.
 

Triumph

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
15,031
14
81
Originally posted by: Amused
6' 200 lbs

Puts me at 27 -- overweight

But I am proof that the BMI is crap. Why? My BF is under 15%

If you have any muscle at all, the BMI is useless.

Same digits as you, but I don't lift weights. However, I must have some muscle, because people have always underguessed my weight. A coworker of mine weighs 215 (has been losing weight, we were talking about it the other day), and he looks ALOT bigger than me (same height).

I could stand to lose a few pounds, but I hide it well so it's not a pressing issue. :)
 

Deeko

Lifer
Jun 16, 2000
30,213
12
81
25.7. Score for being overweight.

Oh wait, I'm under 10% bodyfat. BMI is a stupid judge.
 

rh71

No Lifer
Aug 28, 2001
52,844
1,049
126
i know some pretty built but shorter guys... this would not be accurate.
 

SaturnX

Diamond Member
Jul 16, 2000
3,415
0
76
BMI's total garbage, especially with people who do any form of weight training, since it doesn't take into consideration the additional weight of muscle mass, thus cut label you as "Overweight" simply because you're built.

--Mark