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What's your BMI?

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  • #102
    carraig2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭carraig2


    wretcheddomain wrote: »
    ...just because you're self-conscious about your weight Mrs. BMI Greater Than 40 :pac:

    I bet you can't even split your hair from already eating it :D

    Bit uncalled for


  • #103
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    Apart from my joke about being too short I show that this is quite inaccurate. I am just under 6 foot but am 110kg, ok I'm carrying a bit but I scored 34. When I am fully in shape I am still 100kg which is still classed as obese. I play rugby at a high standard, can bench press 130kg, deadlift 200kg, squat 160kg and ran a charity 10k in 53 minutes just before Christmas I am not obese! It takes no account of body composition


  • #104
    wretcheddomain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,094 ✭✭✭wretcheddomain


    carraig2 wrote: »
    Bit uncalled for

    It's sarcasm...the same tool that she used... :eek:


  • #105
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    wretcheddomain wrote: »
    ...just because you're self-conscious about your weight Mrs. BMI Greater Than 40 :pac:

    I bet you can't even split your hair from already eating it :D

    oh, this is witty remarks, gotcha...


  • #106
    carraig2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭carraig2


    wretcheddomain wrote: »
    It's sarcasm...the same tool that she used... :eek:

    It was rude


  • #107
    anncoates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,925 ✭✭✭✭anncoates


    wretcheddomain wrote: »
    ...just because you're self-conscious about your weight Mrs. BMI Greater Than 40 :pac:

    I bet you can't even split your hair from already eating it :D

    That's kind of the discursive equivalent of mooning at somebody from a coach window on a school trip.


  • #108
    rannerap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,900 ✭✭✭rannerap


    Mine is 20.1 :) Not bad!


  • #109
    Inspector Coptoor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Inspector Coptoor


    6 foot
    98kg
    BMI of 29.3.

    Weight train 3-4 times per week
    Cycle 100-160km per week.


  • #110
    LaHaine
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭LaHaine


    bmwguy wrote: »
    Apart from my joke about being too short I show that this is quite inaccurate. I am just under 6 foot but am 110kg, ok I'm carrying a bit but I scored 34. When I am fully in shape I am still 100kg which is still classed as obese. I play rugby at a high standard, can bench press 130kg, deadlift 200kg, squat 160kg and ran a charity 10k in 53 minutes just before Christmas I am not obese! It takes no account of body composition

    Devils advocate. Just cause you can lift heavy weights doesnt mean youre not obese. Also 53 minutes for ten k is jogging. No offense intended here.


  • #111
    purplecow1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭purplecow1977


    What a moronic OP.


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  • #112
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Inspector Coptoor wrote: »
    6 foot
    98kg
    BMI of 29.3.

    Weight train 3-4 times per week
    Cycle 100-160km per week.

    but, do you even lift brah?


  • #113
    WilyCoyote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,059 ✭✭✭WilyCoyote


    wretcheddomain wrote: »
    The realistic way of interpreting this is...

    I'm considered clinically obese...
    I smoke...
    I drink a lot...
    I've eaten a sh1tload over Christmas...

    Now, if only everyone was that honest! I also breathe car fumes, other peoples' flatulence, CFCs. And drink flouridated water (when home on hols), Nash's Red Lemonade and lots of strong tea. I eat lots of food have a good appetite and a penchant for Apple Pie and Ice Cream most nights.

    I am bold, so bold. And only deserve the haughty bilious hectoring of the FoodNazis that have popped their heads up from the sliced breast of chicken to peek over the plates of turkey and cranberry sandwiches. Woe is me :D

    I think I'll die. Eventually!


  • #114
    anncoates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,925 ✭✭✭✭anncoates


    carraig2 wrote: »
    It was rude

    Not sure what's more inaccurate: assuming I'm obese or that I'm a woman...


  • #115
    PizzamanIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭PizzamanIRL


    Inspector Coptoor wrote: »
    6 foot
    98kg
    BMI of 29.3.

    Weight train 3-4 times per week
    Cycle 100-160km per week.

    Wrong thread. This is the BMI only thread.


  • #116
    wretcheddomain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,094 ✭✭✭wretcheddomain


    WilyCoyote wrote: »
    Now, if only everyone was that honest! I also breathe car fumes, other peoples' flatulence, CFCs. And drink flouridated water (when home on hols), Nash's Red Lemonade and lots of strong tea. I eat lots of food have a good appetite and a penchant for Apple Pie and Ice Cream most nights.

    I am bold, so bold. And only deserve the haughty bilious hectoring of the FoodNazis that have popped their heads up from the sliced breast of chicken to peek over the plates of turkey and cranberry sandwiches. Woe is me :D

    I think I'll die. Eventually!

    I guess that's the difference in diet living on the east coast of the US...


  • #117
    BetterThanThou
    Registered Users Posts: 944 ✭✭✭BetterThanThou


    BMI isn't supposed to be an accurate way of determining how fit someone is, it's a rough estimate which happens to work for the majority of people, it's not intended to be taken as undeniable truth. It's not an outdated method of determining fitness at all, it's just a simple calculation done with measurements most people know in the first place, and it works as that, it's grand for people who aren't bodybuilders or athletes who need to know their exact body fat level, provided they also use common sense and can realise when the estimate may not be right.
    And even at that, the amount of fat someone is carrying is not a way to determine actual fitness either. I've been training in my sport for years, and until about a year ago I was borderline morbidly obese, but my fitness levels were not compromised at all and I could still go for a long time, after losing over 40lbs, my fitness level has increased marginally at best.


  • #118
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    anncoates wrote: »
    Not sure what's more inaccurate: assuming I'm obese or that I'm a woman...

    I'd rather be a woman, no wait... this is a trick question, can I have a twinkie?


  • #119
    Inspector Coptoor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Inspector Coptoor


    LaHaine wrote: »
    Devils advocate. Just cause you can lift heavy weights doesnt mean youre not obese. Also 53 minutes for ten k is jogging. No offense intended here.

    53 mins for 10km at 110kg is fair going.
    efb wrote: »
    but, do you even lift brah?

    I try


  • #120
    Chefrio
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 120 ✭✭Chefrio


    efb wrote: »
    but, do you even lift brah?

    That's just not funny.


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  • #121
    Vito Corleone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,753 ✭✭✭Vito Corleone


    I was 21.3 about a month ago. Scared to weigh myself after Christmas but I'm certain I put on at least 5 pounds probably more. :o


  • #122
    Inspector Coptoor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Inspector Coptoor


    Chefrio wrote: »
    That's just not funny.

    I LOLed


  • #123
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Chefrio wrote: »
    That's just not funny.

    3.50?


  • #124
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Inspector Coptoor wrote: »
    I LOLed

    you're not cool then


  • #125
    Inspector Coptoor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Inspector Coptoor


    efb wrote: »
    you're not cool then

    Right so Ted


  • #126
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    23.6 and also complete bullsh!t


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  • #127
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Inspector Coptoor wrote: »
    Right so Ted

    neither am I, but Im cool with that.


  • #128
    LaHaine
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭LaHaine


    The Dark Lord Cthulhu wrote: »
    23.6 and also complete bullsh!t

    Why is it bull****? Genuine question.


  • #129
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    LaHaine wrote: »
    Devils advocate. Just cause you can lift heavy weights doesnt mean youre not obese. Also 53 minutes for ten k is jogging. No offense intended here.

    Yeah it's an average time there were many faster but classifying as obese is silly. When I think obese I think of people that struggle with stairs in their house. I know this BMI thing has been done to death but its misleading sometimes. Anyway, I'm ordering a Chinese now, any recommendations?


  • #130
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    bmwguy wrote: »
    Yeah it's an average time there were many faster but classifying as obese is silly. When I think obese I think of people that struggle with stairs in their house. I know this BMI thing has been done to death but its misleading sometimes. Anyway, I'm ordering a Chinese now, any recommendations?

    bmiguy you should order chow mien, and get it delivered to my house.


  • #131
    LaHaine
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭LaHaine


    bmwguy wrote: »
    Yeah it's an average time there were many faster but classifying as obese is silly. When I think obese I think of people that struggle with stairs in their house. I know this BMI thing has been done to death but its misleading sometimes. Anyway, I'm ordering a Chinese now, any recommendations?

    Genuinely wasnt putting you down. Fair play.

    I just think obese is a misunderstood term. you dont have to look like a blimp to be obese. Again this isnt aimed at you.


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  • #132
    Inspector Coptoor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Inspector Coptoor


    LaHaine wrote: »
    Why is it bull****? Genuine question.

    Because it's your weight divided by your height squared.

    Totally made up formula.

    The ONLY way to get a true %body fat reading is to get a DEXA scan.

    Even skinfold calipers can be +/- 3%.

    Body fat % is the only true way to get an idea if someone is average/overweight whatever.

    20% bf is the male average & 25% the female average


  • #133
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    efb wrote: »
    bmiguy you should order chow mien, and get it delivered to my house.

    Depends on what your scores are if you can have a takeaway


  • #134
    WilyCoyote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,059 ✭✭✭WilyCoyote


    LaHaine wrote: »
    Why is it bull****? Genuine question.

    Bullshit is healthy AND cool. Ever see an obese dungbeetle?


  • #135
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    LaHaine wrote: »
    Why is it bull****? Genuine question.

    Because according to that im a BMI of 1.6 off being overweight and the only bit of fat on my entire body is a small bit on my waist (and im not exactly big). I can lose that and put on extra muscle putting me into "overweight".
    I wouldnt trust an internet calculator for anything outside currency.
    Every body is different and a height/weight calculator is going to be massively inaccurate.


  • #136
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    bmwguy wrote: »
    Depends on what your scores are if you can have a takeaway

    twelfty, Im over 30 and its not from bench pressing :D


  • #137
    LaHaine
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭LaHaine


    Inspector Coptoor wrote: »
    Because it's your weight divided by your height squared.

    Totally made up formula.

    The ONLY way to get a true %body fat reading is to get a DEXA scan.

    Even skinfold calipers can be +/- 3%.

    Body fat % is the only true way to get an idea if someone is average/overweight whatever.

    20% bf is the male average & 25% the female average

    Not saying its exact. Or the best method. Just that for the average joe its not going to be too far off.


  • #138
    Inspector Coptoor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Inspector Coptoor


    LaHaine wrote: »
    Not saying its exact. Or the best method. Just that for the average joe its not going to be too far off.

    And I'd agree for a completely sedentary person.
    Anyone who does any bit of proper training however. Is a different story


  • #139
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    efb wrote: »
    twelfty, Im over 30 and its not from bench pressing :D

    I'll just order you a small chow mein then, no chips


  • #140
    WilyCoyote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,059 ✭✭✭WilyCoyote


    anncoates wrote: »
    ....a load of people splitting hairs for hours about weight calculation on a Saturday night over Christmas.

    Over a large plate of Apple Pie and Weightwatchers Ice Cream. :D


  • #141
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    bmwguy wrote: »
    I'll just order you a small chow mein then, no chips

    chow mien is noodles dude, why would i want chips?

    Better order two


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  • #142
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭job seeker


    34.2


    I clean myself with a rag on a stick...


  • #143
    siblers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,600 ✭✭✭✭siblers


    These results mean nothing, you could have 2 people who are 6 foot and weigh the same, doesn't mean they should have the same BMI


  • #144
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    20.5, used to be closer to 19 earlier this year.

    To be quite honest, I think just looking at yourself in the mirror is a better measure than BMI


  • #145
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    28, but people still reckon I look ill and that I am not a fat kid! But the numbers don't lie.


  • #146
    carraig2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭carraig2


    anncoates wrote: »
    Not sure what's more inaccurate: assuming I'm obese or that I'm a woman...

    It's rude to comment on a person's physical appearance and to do so in the name of humour is unforgivable.


  • #147
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    bmwguy wrote: »
    I'll just order you a small chow mein then, no chips

    Cheers I ordered a Chinese but they don't take cards so no delivery! And I had to walk to an atm first!

    Great bunch of lads me hole!

    Still up on my pedometer!


  • #148
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    It's a Body Mass Index not a Fat Mass index lads the clue is in the name!!


  • #149
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    efb wrote: »
    Cheers I ordered a Chinese but they don't take cards so no delivery! And I had to walk to an atm first!

    Great bunch of lads me hole!

    Still up on my pedometer!

    www.just-eat.ie


  • #150
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Fr_Dougal wrote: »
    www.just-eat.ie

    Try living in the midlands! Biffo ate all the food


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  • #151
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    I like big butts and I cannot lie
    I like to pump them till I'm dry


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