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Another thing that gets me is waist size. Genetically I don't have much of a waist, when I was young and very slim I was about 33-28-33, now a good deal more but my waist is still in the too big category.

Anne

I have just discovered when the BMI was devised,  between 1830 to 1850 well.  How outdated is that.   People have evolved since then. 

heath63

Quote: Originally posted by heath63 on 09/2/2013

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It is about time that the BMI was thrown out.   It is as useless as a chocolate spoon.

 

heath6.

 

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best health indicator is waist size 38 inches and above and the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes  etc increases. body fat should be around 20%  and heart should have a good recovery rate after exercise.

Quote: Originally posted by penguin73 on 15/2/2013

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i went to doctors for routine check up to be told im morbidly obese....if i was a depressed person i could easily of topped myself with the way the dr spoke to me....then i pointed out to her ...yes im a big person, dont over eat but got under active thyroid and on tablets for joint problems...but i swim 3 times a week doing 72 lengths each time in 57 mins which i dont think is bad...also do aqua aerobics, walk everywhere, go on my bike with kids etc and all she said was you need to exercise more!!!! cheeky cow

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heath63