I have normal BMI but i feel plumpy?!


Question:

I have normal BMI but i feel plumpy?

I am (female) 5'8 and weigh 153lb.
According to Body Mass Index I fall under normal weight chart but I look plumpy. I feel like BMI index is somewhat too forgiving. What you all think?


Answers:

Either you are small framed or you lack muscle mass.

Measure the circumferences of your wrists. If they are less than 6.25 inches in circumference, this would make you small framed.

You can also have your body fat percentage tested to make sure it is not too high. Unlike BMI, this is a direct measure of the fat on your body. You can have this done at a gym or by a doctor. They use a device called a calliper to pinch a section of skin and fat just above the hip bone. This will tell you how much body fat you are carrying. Between 19% and 31% body fat would be considered healthy for the average female.




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