Posted by Molybdenum on June 3, 2008, at 18:59:30
In reply to Re: Any Meds to Gain Weight?, posted by bleauberry on June 3, 2008, at 15:04:13
Hi bleauberry,
I checked out your figures at a BMI site: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
6 feet tall & 128 pounds gives you a BMI of 17.4
* Underweight = <18.5
* Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
* Overweight = 25-29.9
* Obesity = BMI of 30 or greaterThat makes you only "just" in the underweight category. Unless your weight continues to go down, I don't see that you have a problem. You said you come from tall & think stock so that makes sense. Only big macs are "supposed" to all come out the same way but who's ever seen two alike?
I think mother nature is just running an experiment with it's 3 billion humans and your family is just running on the edge of the experiment. It's all OK as I see it.
Imagine if this BMI was used on Eskimos or Nigerians? They'd have over & under "normal" ratings I am sure but neither would survive in the other's environment.
FYI my BMI is 31.7..! Sounds like I'm headed for a heart attack and I should be concerned. You're only marginally outside the "normal" range.
Your diet sounds great too, so I don't think you're undernourished.
Take Care but if you want my advice, worry about something else :)
- M.
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