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Interesting BMI calculator uses male/female/age

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Thanks for sharing -- it's interesting, after looking at both of them, I still think that my initial goal of 165 (I'm 5'9", age 46) is about right -- the initial BMI calculator put me at 183 (which is the preferred weight for average people) which I think is WAY too high, but put the preferred weight for my husband at 162 (we're the same height) -- 20 pounds more for a woman!! I think I'm just sticking with getting into normal BMI territory -- otherwise it becomes too confusing :lol:

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    Cool! Thanks for posting. My dr. recommended weight is 150 (I'm 5'6") and the fun one said 175 (which is exactly what I weighed in H.S.) I can't even picture myself at 150lbs. I think I was about 15 years old last time I weighed that.

    But as I've been telling people, I didn't do surgery to go half-way to goal, or 3/4 way to goal...I DO want to get to goal and have that healthy BMI. Just gotta stick to it!

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    OK ... this "may" quality for a NSV. I"m in the 10% percentile for height, weight, and age. WOW!!! Need to try the fun one next.

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    OK ... this "may" quality for a NSV. I"m in the 10% percentile for height, weight, and age. WOW!!! Need to try the fun one next.

    Awesome!!!

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    Awesome!!!

    Actually, it helps put things in perspective for me. I keep thinking that maybe I should go for 125 since I have a small frame & still have some "bad" areas. Though, I've heard from others that I may be mistaking fat for excess skin - not sure on that one.

    Definitely made me feel good today!

    It's a snow day here in Western Washington. I'm telecommuting in my sweats - LOVE IT!

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    OK ... this "may" quality for a NSV. I"m in the 10% percentile for height, weight, and age. WOW!!! Need to try the fun one next.

    Wow -- I'd take average, but 10 percent?!?!! That is truly awesome -- :) way to go!

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    It told me at my goal weight of 145 (thats my personal keep it curvy goal) I am still in the 50th percentile. If I wanted to be in the 10% I would have to weigh like 115 pounds. YIKES. lol

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    I think I still have curves (just no boobs or butt - nice little "pooch" though. I guess it's because I'm in my 40's that my percentile is so low. :o

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