BMI
(Body Mass Index)
Another stat you'll want to become familiar with
is your BMI - Body Mass Index.
This is the measure of your total body fat. It's
calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms)
by your height (in meters, squared). A normal BMI
is between 18.5 and 24.9. A person with a BMI under
that range is considered to be underweight, and
a BMI above that range is considered overweight.
PLEASE NOTE: The BMI indicator is just a guide
and may provide misleading results. It does not
take into account different body frames, muscle
tone, etc. Speak to your physician about your individual
weight if you are unsure.
For example, if you are 5'4, 145 pounds but you
have a small frame/build, you may look out of shape
even though the BMI caluclator says your weight
is "desirable."
Those same stats (5'4 and 145 pounds) may look
completely different on someone with an average
or larger frame/build.
So even though these two people have the same
weight and height, they carry it completely differently.
The BMI calculator does not take this into consideration.
That's why it's advisable you speak to a physician
about your individual weight.
