Originally Posted by
GVGUY
BMI charts are completely inaccurate and wear originally designed for people who don't work out. As a former body builder, this could be detrimental to ones career. I am 6'2" and weigh 260. However, my body fat percentage is less than 1O percent (muscle weighs more than fat). I am in better shape than most people I know.
I agree about the charts, but I haven't seen one since I left the Air Force about 20 years ago, anyone got one they can post?
I've always been 'heavy' for my height, just under the Air Force Fatty program limits, but I also spend a lot of time in the gym on every layover. When I'm at home, I ride my bike 20-40 miles a day, eat my oatmeal for breakfast, salad for lunch and fish or chicken for dinner. I rarely eat any red meat, yet I'll bet my BMI is close to fatty town, because as you said, muscle weighs more than fat...oh, and I like my beer!
Now, shall we talk about what really causes fatigue?
How about trips that sign in at night for an all nighter, to try to sleep in a motel where the maids are knocking on your door all day, or vacuuming the room next door, or above you? Or how about a trip that signs in at 5am, and your kids kept you up all night with the flu?
I'm going out to ride my bike right now...I'll probably be hit by a 90+yr. old still driving a car. If the NTSB really wants to save lives, let them start by taking away driving licenses for 90+yr. olds!