Here's how I see the BMI:
1. Extremely Obese = Extremely Obese which is the BMI 40 the FAA is testing but remember the FAA was clear in 2013 they wanted to start with 40 and eventually test and treat everyone. 30% of people with BMI of normal and overweight have the targeted issue.
2. Obese = Doesn't work out OR buff and works out a lot, lifts weights a lot.
3. Overweight = Doesn't work out but eats well OR normal person who eats right and works
out often, especially on the bottom of that overweight scale. If you work out a lot you'll probably be in the mid to top of that scale.
4. Normal = Doesn't eat and doesn't work out OR runs marathons, which are surprisingly unhealthy.
5. Slightly Underweight = Near dead.
Basically if you want the near 200 year old BMI calculation to find you normal, don't work out. If you do work out you'll probably find yourself to be slightly overweight.
Last edited by forgot to bid; 03-15-2015 at 08:51 PM.