I have been maintaining my current body weight range for the past 3-4 years. If it fluctuates it is within a 5 pound range. My BMI is over 25, so I should be classified as overweight. Lucky for me, my doctor doesn't buy it. I am very athletic for my age.
Among other things, BMI can't calculate fat or lean tissue. Solid muscle can weigh just as much as fat or more. This is why many people are misdiagnosed on their BMI calculation. When I did lower my BMI, although I was still muscular, I appeared to be anorexic. Now I can take back every comment I made about actresses that appeared to be anorexic!
Doctors have a better way to predict your future health and longevity, that is a much better calculator of one's overall health than BMIs. It's all about your handgrip strength. Building strength in your grip and rest of the body, can actually save you in your golden years by helping avoid falls and making it easier to lift yourself.
If longevity is part of your healthy lifestyle, here are a few strategies to add a couple of decades to your life.
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