Topic overview: The media portrays BMI as an accurate measure of health and “normal” weight. While it’s good to know that “normal” is not one set number, it still leaves us guessing as to what “normal” truly looks like. Perhaps “normal” is not as easy as assigning a number from an online calculator. It is surprising that so many of us believe that a number is gospel, even though it doesn’t take into account family medical history or a person’s frame size.
CED Docs’ Philosophy: Health is determined by lifestyle, not a number on a scale or chart. Unfortunately, people set these unrealistic “goal weights”, as determined by BMI or another measurement, and then they may become weak, tired, irritable and hungry. Maybe they are skinnier, but who wants to hang out with them?
Relevant tips/solutions: For long-term good health, you need to listen to your body’s natural cues, make healthy food choices and be physically active in things you find fun. By gradually making these lifestyle changes, people not only look better, but feel stronger mentally and emotionally.
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