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Old 05-12-10 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by thomamueller
I like this approach. Makes me think I am healthier than BMI calc.
Me too, at first blush, since I come in at "Ratio 46 to 53: Healthy, Normal Weight". My BMI is 28 which is "Overweight". However, for me I have to admit that I can tell when I'm getting beyond the Normal limit of 25. Much above that and I don't feel as well as I feel below 25.
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Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
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