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Re:Ask HN: What was your “why didn't I start doing this soon... by semi-extrinsic on Friday July 29, 2016 @05:01PM (#12189960)
BMI means little for an individual. As an example, there are several world class athletes with high BMIs; according to the CDC dedinitions, LeBron James is "overweight" with a BMI of 27.5, and Didier Defago (one of the best downhill skiers) has 29 which is bordering on obese (according to the definition).
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Re:Ask HN: What was your “why didn't I start doing this soon... by sliverstorm on Friday July 29, 2016 @07:04PM (#12190712)
I'm not a world class athlete. I personally believe BMI is perfectly reasonable for ordinary people. If your BMI is 32, odds are very good it's not because you're actually a competitive powerlifter...

The point is, I'm too skinny, want to put on some muscle for general health, but have to eat a lot to do it.

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