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Old Wed, Jul-09-03, 09:27
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 216/210/195 Male 5'9
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Location: Dallas, Texas
Post problems with BMI

Hey all.. just wanted to point out something. The BMI is only geared for your "regular joe/jane" types, not athletes. Since muscle weighs more than fat and takes up less space, it's actually harder to meet BMI goals. Take ME for example. I'm a 35yr old male. I'm 5'9" and 210lbs. I've been as high as 230 (oof) but as I recall, my optimal weight was around 190lbs. The BMI says I should be like 160lbs! OMG! I'd be a twig-boy if that were the case (and have 2% bodyfat). The same rule applies to that 100lbs for the first 5' theory. (Hey, I want to be a model but come on.)

So just account for the BMI goof and you should be ok.

Good luck.
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