I’m No Longer Obese! February 28, 2006
I just noticed today that my Body Mass Index (BMI) has dipped below 30, for the first time in at least 5 years.
OK, it’s still 29.9. That’s high by any measure, but at least it’s steadily dropping. Having a BMI under 30 means I’m no longer officially Obese (I’m now merely Overweight 
), so this is something worth celebrating!
Your BMI is simply your weight (in kg) divided by the square of your height (in meters). Medical experts have found BMI to be useful in evaluating health risks for individuals, since it encapsulates both height and weight. In a nutshell, BMI tells you how overweight you are for your height.
The BMI formula was developed by the Belgian statistician Adolphe Quetelet in the 19th century.
Read this very good overview of BMI and its interpretation and limitations.
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