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Old 03-01-2014, 09:39 AM
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Re: Body Mass Index

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Originally Posted by Sasha View Post
I don't agree with a BMI calculator, considering frame size varies from person to person. I have a large frame, and although I am 70 inches tall and weigh 173, I'm considered to be overweight. I was once 155 and you could see every rib, and I looked like an old woman. Gaining weight made me healthier, but I'm considered overweight.

I don't agree. Neither does anyone who knows me.
Yeah I think certain things about people should be considered. The BMI chart is just a general guideline.
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