Calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI)

[Supermum]

I am currently in the process of getting down to my goal weight ... 23kg's down and 10 to go. My current BMI is 27.5 so I'm not too far off my healthy weight range.

I've included a link to a BMI calculator.

The calculator gives an indication as to what is considered a healthy weight based on your height. The BMI Index is based on average height to weight ratios. If you're extra muscular, have a large frame, slight frame, pregnant or breast-feeding, the reading may not accurately reflect your weight.

Body Mass Index Calculator (http://www.mydr.com.au/tools/bodymass.asp)

It's only a guide!

[mummycloud]

argghhh...mine is 29..I'm borderline obese :eek:


Well I look morbidly obese, so I should be happy :rolleyes:

[madvoice]

As far as I'm concerned, BMI calculations do not show a true picture of body health. You can have high muscle mass and low fat mass and still register as obese on the BMI scale. It is a reasonable guide though.

[sugar n spice]

now i feel awful, lol. im 33 so i need to get down to 25 on the BMI scale, a bit of work. I don't actually eat heaps. well i may be classified as obese though i see myself as overweight, man my perception must be warped lol.

[Supermum]

It's only a guide Rachel so don't feel bad - there are so many variations of body type ... and as madvoice said "You can have high muscle mass and low fat mass and still register as obese on the BMI scale."

Only you know what the best weight and shape is for you so you be the judge.

Cheers

[MammaMia]

I'm 31 on the scale. :o

But 10kgs down, and 20 kgs to go.

Thanks for the link - another motivational tool. :)

[Supermum]

Well I started at 38 :eek:

[Pixie]

So at my preggy weight right now my BMI is 26 and normally it's 21

Not really appliciable as I am pregnant lol

he he man I am so looking forward to getting my sexeh body back lol

[nemosmum]

Deb I just want to say- you are an inspiration!!! To have lost 23kg is awesome well done you must feel Fab :D

Keep up the good work and good luck in losing the final 10!

Now if only I could shed my extra baby fat :p

[mummycloud]

So at my preggy weight right now my BMI is 26 and normally it's 21

Not really appliciable as I am pregnant lol

he he man I am so looking forward to getting my sexeh body back lol

SHUT UP!!!

Just kidding...lol
mine was 19 before getting preggas...it'll never be the same again :rolleyes:

[cosmic]

Normally 22, but currently 23 (at 19wks pg)... that makes me feel so much better about my expanding thighs!! :)

I just wanted to add to what Sarah said... Deb you're amazing! That's a huge effort!! Good for you. :D oh... and all the others who are losing amazing amounts of weight too. My hat is off to all of you!

[Pixie]

Mummycloud whatcha talking about yours was 2 points better than mine lol

[loobeelu]

I think the BMI is slightly dodgy, I mean its a good guide, but it gives no leeway for body type or how much muscle you are carrying.
My BMI is 18, I am not underweight, in fact my butt could still be considered slightly flabby. Im not complaining, I am reasonably happy where I am; but according to the BMI range I could be 20kgs heavier and still be OK, which is heavier than I was 9 months pregnant!! If I was that large and not pregnant I would be seriously obese.
My DHs BMI is 28, according to the thing he has to loose another 10kgs, he is a solid guy, if he lost another 10kgs he would be extremely unhealthily skinny.
So what I am saying is, if you arent within the ideal, dont sweat it, I think you know more about how your body should be than a mathematic calculation.

[Supermum]

Thanks Cosmic and OrlandosMum for your kind words - it's actually not been that hard.

My motivation was my two rampant toddlers. Simple - lose weight and have fun with them including getting into some togs for summer or don't lose the weight and miss out on walking, running, going to the park, swimming .... basically just enjoying life with them.

To all of you wanting to lose ... keep the goal in sight.

To those who have already lost - you go girls ... I look forward to hearing of your wins.

Those who have always been slim, the metabolic rate of a rabbit and have never had to diet ... BITE ME :p

[mummycloud]

Mummycloud whatcha talking about yours was 2 points better than mine lol

LOL..it WAS...before I had kids...now it's 29 :eek:

[Samaras Mummy]

Hi all,

My BMI was 17 which is quite :eek: considering I only had a bubby 14 weeks ago. I have to put on 6kg to be in the exceptable area.

[Shazbutt]

23...i'm happy with that, though i could be healthier, and i want to tone my tum & bum, but just can't get the motivation, especially when DH says 'I think you look great how you are' (But i don't)...Bloody men...you can't win with them! :rolleyes:

[JellyBean06]

Try BMI of 42! :eek: I have PCOS and can't lose it without IR medication which I can't take while I'm pregnant. I would kill to be under 30! :rolleyes:

[Mischief]

To be in the middle of my healthy weight range I need to be about 50kg!

PULEEEZZZEEE at 45 I was still in my healthy weight range but was anorexic looking.....

I'm short but curvy........ I get to 60kg and my body refuses to loose another scrap of weight.....but its okay. I go on hip to waist ratio...that make sme feel MUCH better about myself! LOL