BMI

[Arphaxad]

BMI is not the only thing, it's also % of body fat. Some of those bodybuilders may have a BMI of 30, which says they are obese.

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Arphaxad

BMI is not the only thing, it's also % of body fat. Some of those bodybuilders may have a BMI of 30, which says they are obese.

that's true % of bodyfat is a much better indicator, but for people who are not body builders, BMI is a good place to start.

[Amanah]

One of the reasons this is on my mind is that i recently went to the doctor, and i have a BMI of 23.3; she asked me to lose weight and get my BMI down to 22 for optimal health.
To tell the truth, I was surprized that she wasn't pleased with me being where I am. But it's a matter of statistics: what weight for my height gives me the best chance of longevity. Doctors are numbers/statistics nerds.

[Pragmatist]

I do think it is a valid issue to address. I just think the focus should be on eating healthy and exercising rather than a specific weight or BMI. There are fat people who eat much less and eat healthier foods than skinny people. To say someone is a glutton just because they are fat is not always accurate. On the other hand, I think it is fairly hypocritical of a very obese preacher to be ranting and raving about what a sin other excesses are, when he is not keeping his body under submission. I think a pastor should lead by example, eat healthy, not eat out all the time, and exercise, and let others know that he considers a healthy lifestyle important.

[ForeverBlessed]

bottom line is anyone is overweight is guilty of overeating at some point in your life to gain weight. I am well over my legal limit for BMI.. don't know what it is exactly, and quiet honestly don't care at the moment. I ate because of depression for years, and still do sometimes. Sin just as any other sin... we all have sin in our lives, none is perfect. My vice? nah, I don't smoke or but I do drink... pepsi or sweet tea is my drug of choice if I am nervous... the other day I was stressed out at work... I text my daughter to bring me a pepsi, I was nervous...she text back "have you prayed about it". *sigh*

I am scheduled for lap band surgery in late Nov... currently my insurance is requiring me to diet supervised by my doctor for a six month period to see effort on my part before paying for it. So far I am down about 20lbs... but I am not giving it all I could, I get distracted. I don't have any health issues...except I find myself getting older and on rainy days, my joints ache. I am not on any meds... but do have a bottle of Adipex in my purse that I keep forgetting to take as appetite suppressant.

While it is true many people over weight have health issues, not everyone does... seriously, I really am tired of hearing that from people. I have a $3,500 deductible on my health Insurance, and my 21 yo daughter who weighs a whopping 135lbs at 5'5, met my deductible in one ER visit in January, then turned around w/a cancer scare in Feb, she has made it worth every dime I've paid for my insurance. I signed up for WLS, because I won't ever meet my deduct again... haven't ever before...so I am going for it. I'm looking forward to being thin again in a year or so and getting rid of the outward proof that I struggle w/nerves and depression from time to time. lol

I will agree with the clothing statement...nothing keeps you focused on what you are eating more than the fact you can wake up some mornings, put on your pants and think "what did I do, gain 5 lbs this week?" uggg there is no hiding weight in pants, there is no mercy.