Quote Originally Posted by EagleJCS View Post
I don't like the BMI - it doesn't take into account muscle mass or bone density. There are professional athletes whose BMI's say they're morbidly obese, but they have less than 5% body fat! I have a 'spare tire' - not a big one, but it's there, so I am overwight. My BMI is about 31.8 - in the obese range - but I also wear a 44S jacket and have a 36" waist. Does that sound obese? ...
So, don't think BMI is the be-all and end-all measurement. It's just the starting point to make you find out more about your percentage body fat.
I, too, have run into problems with the BMI. I'm not weightlifter or athlete, but I try to exercise. My BMI is 28.5, putting me in the upper range of "overweight" and approaching "obese." While I could stand to lose several pounds, I have been assured that I'm not nearing obesity.

When I asked my doctor about a diet, he calculated my BMI, saying that I can't go by the number on the scale alone. Looking at my BMI, he assured me that I'm fine and shouldn't be concerned, but didn't offer much else. Later I found these articles on MSN:
http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/ar...ntid=100141543
http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/ar...ntid=100173727
Basically, the idea is that you should consider your waist size when looking at your BMI. (Don't most kilt wearers know they're actual waist measurement? )

All that to say: EagleJCS is right. Take it with a grain of salt. And, dropping 10% (19 lbs) would be really nice. Count me in, too!