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Old 10-23-2007, 03:43 PM
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Default Re: Tell me about your cutting phase

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I honestly don't think there is a single instance where BMI is the best tool (or even a useful) one for determining anything.

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thremp, of course it's not the best. anything that takes two numbers and can be done on the internet cant be that great. BMI is useful in giving a quick, general idea of whether one needs to lose/gain weight.

over the last 20 years people have gotten so out of shape in general and we have lost perspective of what a good weight for our size means. people who are 15-20 lbs overweight dont think they are anymore because others around them are much, much fatter.

BMI can provide some sort of yardstick for that most people wouldnt bother seeking out.
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