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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz
I think there are two factors on the BMI thing, not to get too off-topic here. One is that we've lost our perspective on what healthy is due to the fact that so many people are overweight. What we tend to think of as 'a few extra pounds' is often borderline obese. But also, BMI doesn't take into account your natural build; i.e. people who are legitimately 'big-boned' find it almost impossible to fit into the guidelines. That's only going to shift BMI by about 2-3 points though.
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That is me. I am 6-2/ 210 with a wide frame. Last time I was in the 180 range I was in high school.