BMI Question

OK I was curious at what I would have to weigh in order to normal BMI at my height of 5'1"...now mind you I am almost 57yrs old. I typed in 133lbs...BMI 25.1 and moderately overweight...so I went down a pound to 132....BMI 24.9...normal weight! Is that weird or what? WHo does these things? One pound puts you moderately overweight? Just had to see what you think. IN Him Who sees the inside, Joan M

Joni - I know. I'm getting pretty wrapped up in those numbers also. They are weird and confusing. There's a balance for me. I certainly don't want the numbers to define me! That's for the Lord to do. Bu****ching the scale and BMI help me to measure where I am because around weight, my brain is not my friend. My BMI goes to "normal" at 130 - I'm 1/2 an inch shorter than you are. It messes with me sometimes, and I need to just keep focused on putting things in my body that will make this temple the best it can be for the Lord. He can handle the rest... Talk to you later! - Carolyn

Yes, my brain can't wrap around it either but I guess I need to not worry about it...but it would be nice for someone in the medical field to come up with guidelines for all agea and sizes of people. Amen on putting things in this Temple that will glorify Him and make us better to serve Him. Love ya for pointing me back to Jesus...now that is a true friend.... Joni

Hi Joan, I know exactly what you're saying. Two days ago I was morbidly obese and today I'm obese... I lost 2 pounds. Funny, but I still feel the same. If I didn't have other comorbidities, I might be turned down for wls. I really think that they need to have a modified scale which takes age into account. Joyce

Yes, I agree it is weird but I just keep thinking that the way my clothes fit is my guide. I just want my walk with the Lord to grow and for my focus to be on Him and not on this tent that is going to be gone one day anyway.....new Body hooray that doesn't have to worry. Love in Him, Joan M