Comments on: Weight Loss and Measuring Up (Or Down) http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/09/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/ Runner's Information & Advice Mon, 21 May 2012 20:01:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Andrew Josephhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/09/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/comment-page-1/#comment-328731 Andrew Joseph Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:52:10 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/08/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/#comment-328731 Just wanted to say that you've some amazing content on your blog. If it's OK I would like to use some with the information you provided on my web site. If I link back again to your website would it be OK to do so? Just wanted to say that you’ve some amazing content on your blog. If it’s OK I would like to use some with the information you provided on my web site. If I link back again to your website would it be OK to do so?

]]> By: kev granthttp://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/09/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/comment-page-1/#comment-10000 kev grant Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:10:53 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/08/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/#comment-10000 I have been borderline or actually overweight according to the BMI all my life, including when I was 22, without an ounce of fat on me and running marathons. BMI is one of those calculations that will work on the median (majority) of people but there will always be exceptions where it is patently wrong ..bodybuilders as mentioned will also be shown as heavily overweight with bf percentages of 4% etc. however when the readings get into 30+ its a usually reasonable indicator of action needed. I have been borderline or actually overweight according to the BMI all my life, including when I was 22, without an ounce of fat on me and running marathons. BMI is one of those calculations that will work on the median (majority) of people but there will always be exceptions where it is patently wrong ..bodybuilders as mentioned will also be shown as heavily overweight with bf percentages of 4% etc.

however when the readings get into 30+ its a usually reasonable indicator of action needed.

]]> By: Soozanhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/09/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/comment-page-1/#comment-9982 Soozan Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:08:24 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/08/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/#comment-9982 Oiy. I'm 34%. I have much work to do, but I'm on my way . . . . Oiy. I’m 34%. I have much work to do, but I’m on my way . . . .

]]> By: Funky Dunghttp://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/09/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/comment-page-1/#comment-9981 Funky Dung Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:08:23 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/08/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/#comment-9981 I've been tracking both BMI and body fat percentage for about 3 years. The best I can say for BMI is that it's a very stable asymptotic upper bound to body fat percentage. As such, it's a good tool for scaring people in eating better and exercising. For those of us who've already made that decision, BMI isn't very useful (IMHO). I’ve been tracking both BMI and body fat percentage for about 3 years. The best I can say for BMI is that it’s a very stable asymptotic upper bound to body fat percentage. As such, it’s a good tool for scaring people in eating better and exercising. For those of us who’ve already made that decision, BMI isn’t very useful (IMHO).

]]> By: Mark Iocchellihttp://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/09/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/comment-page-1/#comment-9979 Mark Iocchelli Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:05:40 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/08/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/#comment-9979 Mine is 23 so, according to the chart, I am ok. That said, I think I am ok in comparison to lots of people BUT I know I am not as healthy as I could/should be. Mine is 23 so, according to the chart, I am ok. That said, I think I am ok in comparison to lots of people BUT I know I am not as healthy as I could/should be.

]]> By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win)http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/09/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/comment-page-1/#comment-9977 Blaine Moore (Run to Win) Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:58:33 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/01/08/weight-loss-and-measuring-up-or-down/#comment-9977 I am a big fan of aiming for 1 pound of weight loss or gain per week, and to try to limit it to that. Chances are better that you will keep that weight on/off if it is gradual rather than a sudden change to your body. The trick is to weigh yourself every day first thing in the morning before you have eaten but after you empty your bladder, and to then use your weekly average. I am a big fan of aiming for 1 pound of weight loss or gain per week, and to try to limit it to that. Chances are better that you will keep that weight on/off if it is gradual rather than a sudden change to your body. The trick is to weigh yourself every day first thing in the morning before you have eaten but after you empty your bladder, and to then use your weekly average.

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