[nspeed22]

According to BMI I am obese, borderline morbid.....and oh...my bodyfat is 9%...

BMI can be inaccurate, body composition is a much better tool. And sara, how can you say something like that and not realize it is rude and degrading. Not all people think a BMI of "20-22" is the "best" body. You have no idea what the person you are insulting body looks like, nor do you have the right to critique....lets keep the conversation pleasant please

[stillpinay]

Hello everyone,

I also disagree with the use of BMI to determine health and fitness. Has anyone heard of Dr. Mehmet Oz's of simplified measurement of a healthy body (remember, this is just for simplicity sake): waist measurement for female= or less than 32 inches; for males= or less than 37 inches. He explains this in his book "you on a diet."

Anyhow, does anyone have any comment on this (re:waist measurement)?

[nspeed22]

Originally Posted by stillpinay

Hello everyone,

I also disagree with the use of BMI to determine health and fitness. Has anyone heard of Dr. Mehmet Oz's of simplified measurement of a healthy body (remember, this is just for simplicity sake): waist measurement for female= or less than 32 inches; for males= or less than 37 inches. He explains this in his book "you on a diet."

Anyhow, does anyone have any comment on this (re:waist measurement)?

I would say it is better than BMI, but I still think electric bodyfat composition measurements or water buoyancy tests are most accurate.

[sara22]

really bodyfat composition measurements or water buoyancy tests are most accurate. but it is an easy way to internet users