Correct...and therein lies the fallacy of trying to apply a simple mathematical formula to the masses. Based on the BMI formulae, an NFL linebacker would be categorized as morbidly obese, when he probably has body fat of less than 4%. Now, I don't have a linebacker's body, but I have shed weight in the past and gotten to the point where the BMI scales would list me as "healthy." At this lower weight I felt anemic and weak, and looked skeletal. My doctor even suggested putting 15 pounds back on.

Bottom line...everyone is different. A logical approach would include a conversation with your doctor, who will recommend an ideal body weight for you, based on your circumstances.

5’ 10” 204 so I am overweight. Would be more comfortable at 190 to 195, which is still overweight by the CDC standards. However, those standards apply to anyone over age 20. When I was that age I weighed 165. I would be emaciated at that age now. Old folks need to carry some extra weight because if we do become ill, or injured, we likely will loose more weight during a lengthy recovery.

New research suggests that waist-to-hip ratio is a more accurate indicator of wellness than BMI. BMI is fraught with problems, one of them is that you can have a weight lifter with 8% body fat with a BMI of 35 and you can have someone who has 35% body fat with the same BMI. Waist-to-hip ratio does do a better job of capturing visceral fat, the fat that is most harmful in terms of mortality.

Actually the best indicator is how well my clothes fit.

you are not overweight
 

according to the BMI chart that was posted above your post, you are in the ideal weight range for your height. Good job! I'm trying to get there myself.

Exactly! I can't afford a new wardrobe so I have to lose some more!

Bone weight and structure also plays into BMI. A small framed 5ft 8 woman won't weigh as much as a large framed 5ft 8inch woman. My mother was 5ft 8 inches, had size 11 feet, wore a man's size large glove, and had a large frame with dense heavy bones. She was skin and bones, you could see her bones including ribs, hip bones, all of them, yet at 187 pounds was considered at the top end of overweight by her doctor. That's crazy. BMI doesn't take bone structure or muscles into consideration. It was made for insurance companies, not doctors. If you look good who care what your BMI is. It literally means nothing.

Body Comp Analysis: TV Health Care Centers
 

TV Health center offers monthly analysis that, in addition, to BMI, also gives body fat mass & percentage as well as hydration level percentage. This analysis takes ~5 minutes, no appointment needed. Head to TV HC website and search for 'Body Composition' to see when & where; its offered at select centers, usually for one hour.

Bmi
 

When I was younger I felt happy at 125 lb.Then 20 years later at 135, then another 20 years later, at 145. When I lose weight (which is not hard on very low carb diets, like the body builders) I can get to any BMI that I chose but I feel weaker and unhappier. So I let my body choose its ideal weight. It can’t go too high because higher weight and body fat tends to make my thighs rub together and being fat etc makes me irritable.

Oh, and, I tend to ignore BMI tables.

Why?

To see —-if —you ———have weight problem based on government general standards which leads to other health problems. But, if don’t care don’t ask question…

The myth of big bones

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“ Yes, the myth that big bones make someone weigh more is a common misconception:
Bones don't contribute much to total body weight
Bones are not a major factor in a person's total body weight. Larger bones may add a few pounds, but not enough to make a difference between a healthy BMI and being overweight.
Obesity is not caused by big bones
A full-body X-ray of an obese person shows that their large size is due to soft tissue and fat, not their bones.
Bones can adapt to weight changes
The skeleton can adapt to changes in weight, but there are limits. Extreme deviations from a normal weight can impair the skeleton's ability to optimize bone strength. “

O my! :shrug:

IMO all football linesmen are over weight so they can throw their weight around. :bowdown:

BMI is not accurate
 

Ignores to get a correct fat % you need a machine that is calibrated to give you fat and muscle in lbs
I am Certifies Personal Trainer
I use one of these machines to give my clients accurate information.
My weight/ fitness programs burn fat and build muscle.
If you lose weight and more then 20% is muscle donot lose the weight. Muscle is more important. If you need more info I am happy to provide