Is BMI Bullshit?

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According to my height and age (5’4” and 22 years old) I’m supposed to be 120-129 lbs, that last time I was that weight being this height I was in middle school with an eating disorder. I’m currently 200-210lbs, I know it’s not a good weight and I’m working out and eating healthy currently to get to a better weight. But I feel like trying to get to 120lbs is bullshit; I’ve always had a slight hourglass figure, my breast are naturally E cups (ever before I gained weight they were this big), and I have a big butt and big thigh which I like especially now that they’re slowly toning up. Anyone have an insight on BMI and if it’s legit or not?
Edit to add: my doctor calculated my BMI for me

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Yes, BMI is mostly bullshit. 
It doesn’t take into account muscle mass, body fat percentage, weight distribution, bone density, overall body composition. It was developed in the freaking 1800s...

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I’m 5’4” and 168 lbs in this pic and I feel like I’m still bigger but I’m definitely healthy and don’t feel “overweight” though my recommended BMI I was told was between 120-140lbs 🤷🏽‍♀️

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I don’t think BMI is bullshit. Your body composition and body fat and muscle ration is relevant, but I think BMI is generally a pretty good guide

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Yeah I think it’s stupid, I’m 5,5 and I loook really skinny at 120 my perfect weight is like 129-130.

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Ok so im 5'9 and my ideal BMI is like 165. I once got down to 175 and it bordered on unhealthy looking.  To be fair tho, i wasn't doing any strength training to build muscle and I wasn't eating properly.

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BMI has always been tricky territory for me as well. I’m 5’6 and weigh 105 pounds soaking wet lol. But my doctor says I’m plenty healthy! I just have a crazy high metabolism. I would consult a doctor, as long as they say you’re healthy & everything shows to be normal then you’re good!😊

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Mine I'm pretty sure should be 115 lbs. I would be a twig if that's the case.

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A healthy BMI for your height can be more than 129 pounds. What are you using to calculate that with?

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BMI is most definitely bullshit! It doesn't take in count muscle mass. You're most likely healthy and fit. If you really want to lose weight tho, get a tape measurer and measure your waist (and other desirable areas) and record that number. At your next weigh in, measure yourself again to see how far you came.

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Don’t know how reliable or not BMI is but I believe that going by whatever your doctor says would be extremely better

Is BMI Bullshit?

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