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What are your thoughts on BMI? I think the MyFitnessPal dietitian and editorial team did an amazing job on this piece surrounding the viral TikTok video posted by Ilona Maher! I applaud you Ilona for speaking up on this important issue and congratulations to you and the entire USA Rugby Women’s Sevens Team on your bronze medal at the Paris Olympics! https://lnkd.in/gNG9unxN
Lauren Joskowitz
3mo
So glad this is being discussed more. I’m a size 2-4 in pants at 5’2’’ and 125 pounds; at my last check-up, my BMI was just slightly under “overweight”. Without context, those labels can cause a lot of issues—mentally, emotionally, and physically. The focus should be on health, not on a math formula that was developed in the 19th century. Also, officially a super fan of Ilona Maher!
Tania Kimberly
3mo
It’s a useless metric used against us in every way including the ability to obtain health and life insurance at a fair rate.
VIBHHAT A SINGLA
3mo
BMI misses so much. Ilona’s response highlights the importance of comprehensive health metrics.
“It’s a powerful reminder that your BMI says nothing about what you’re capable of. When it comes to understanding your health, it can never be reduced to a single number, whether it’s BMI or the number on the scale.” Such an important conversation! Healthy looks different on everyone.