My Theory on B.M.I

      Body mass index or BMI is a way to measure your body fat percentage. The general rule, according to the CDC, of BMI is anything below 18.5 is considered underweight, between 18.5 and 24.9 is normal, 25.0-29.9 is overweight and 30.0 and above is obese. You use a formula that is; weight/hight in inches(squared) x703.  There are many calculators that can do that for you on-line. 

     Now that all the numbers are out of the way. Let me give you my theory on BMI. I do not believe it is the best tool to use. There are a lot of factors that are not taken into account with BMI, for example muscle mass, a person that lifts weights and looks to be in great shape could come up with a BMI in the overweight or even obese section because of all the muscle mass that they have. I am not saying it's not a good guide but I would not use it as a constant tool in your journey to a healthier you. I know I could stand to lose a couple pounds, but going off the BMI scale I am overweight. I don't feel like I am, and to give people such a big perception of themselves I don't think it correct. I would much rather have someone tell me "I feel better then I have in a long time"  over the scale or BMI numbers going down. I think going off of what your body feels and what makes you feel better and happy is the best scale there is.

Live Healthy, 
   Nadia