Has anyone else tried the 'ideal weight' calculator on calculator.net? What did you think? Did it seem about right or was it way off what you thought it should be?
So, on calculator.net there are 4 formulas from different researchers giving me an ideal weight range of 59.4 to 61.5 kg [ 130lb to 135lb]
When I began my CICO weight loss that 'ideal' range just seemed impossibly (even dangerously) thin and impossible to achieve but now I'm reconsidering how I think about it.
My weight in highschool was around 60kg. I slowly but steadily gained 20kg over the following 20 years. I just thought weight gain as you get older was inevitable.
I also didn't notice my weight gain because I carried it very evenly across my body and my clothes still mostly fitted. But, I was truly shocked when I calculated my BMI as saw I was just 3 kg away from being class 1 obesity. I kept asking people around me: "do I look obese???’ Everyone thought I was crazy, including me. But it was a wake up call that I took seriously.
I once snorted at an article that said you should be able to fit into the same jeans you wore in highschool for your whole life (assuming you were a healthy in highschool).
Now I am wondering if I have a bit of weight blindness (or if we all collectively do). I thought about those old photos where everyone looks slim, and how hard it is to get vintage clothes in my size. I have a friend who works on an organic farm. She has an extremely active life and a very healthy diet. She is lean and healthy and definitely the same weight as in highschool.
I remember how at 60kg I had a completely flat stomach and was often complimented on my appearance. How easy running was, how clothes looked so nice.
Originally my goal weight was 65kg but now I'm wondering about whether I should actually go for 61kg as a healthier weight? Of course if it's awful to maintain at that weight I'll go higher, but I'm now curious about it.
For reference, the healthy BMI range for my height/age is given as 52.2 -70.6 kg. I'm not bashing that as a healthy range!
My stats: 168cm, SW 80kg, CW: 77.5 kg, GW: ? [5'6 /SW: 176lb / CW: 148)
Edit: here's the link to the calculator if you are interested: https://www.calculator.net/ideal-weight-calculator.html
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