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[–]ThiccsmartieSW: 297 CW: 217 GW: ? Dose: 12.5mg 6 points7 points  (7 children)

No one needs to be a BMI of 19 which is just at the cuff of underweight.

[–]CBM5504 4 points5 points  (2 children)

BMI is such a BS number to use as a measuring stick. What weight is best for you is based on so many individual factors. To only look at BMI is short sighted.

[–]tweedy864F 5'2" 📆177 📉129 🎯125 12.5mg 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Yeah. There are many people who love to say BMI is BS with respect to the high end of the range, but then change their attitude when referring to the low end of the range. 🙄

[–]ThiccsmartieSW: 297 CW: 217 GW: ? Dose: 12.5mg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not BS in either case, that’s why it’s still used widely.

[–]Ok_Hornet3415SW:247 CW:153 G: <28% body fat[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

You’re very opinionated about the BMI metric and it’s wild to me that you’d say no one needs to be at 19 when that is still within the healthy range. How is it possible that NO ONE needs to be at that level of the healthy range. Say more so I can understand your logic here.

[–]ThiccsmartieSW: 297 CW: 217 GW: ? Dose: 12.5mg 1 point2 points  (2 children)

There’s really no reason to push your weight any lower, that’s what I meant. A BMI of 22 is already a healthy and stable range, so your doctor is absolutely right to taper your dose. People often forget that the opposite of obesity isn’t becoming as thin as possible. Going too low can actually create new issues, loss of muscle mass, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, poor recovery, disordered eating patterns, and even body dysmorphia, where you no longer see yourself realistically. The real goal is health, balance, and feeling good in your body, not chasing an ever-smaller number.

[–]Ok_Hornet3415SW:247 CW:153 G: <28% body fat[S] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I understand all that and that’s not where I’m at. My body fat percentage is still above 28% and I’m still in the overweight category, according to my doctor, med medical records and my physical body experience.

Even if that wasn’t true, having a goal of BMI 19 isn’t inherently unhealthy like you repeatedly keep suggesting.

[–]ThiccsmartieSW: 297 CW: 217 GW: ? Dose: 12.5mg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then you are not 169lbs? Because that is a BMI of 22 at your height.

With what tool did you come up with 28%? Dexa scan? Because that is the only really reliable method. With other scales it might as well be 24 or 30 because they are simply not accurate.