Wed, May-16-12, 15:33
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Originally Posted by deirdra
I'm 66" tall with an hourglass figure, so a 33" waist puts me in the obese BMI category and over 180 lbs. When my weight is in the ideal-normal range, my waist is 27-29". So I don't think this simple formula is useful for hourglass or pear-shaped people.
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You're missing the point -
>>> People concerned about heart disease and diabetes should simply take their height and waist measurements to figure out their risk, say British researchers.
So, you are at low risk. |