The average American

Just checked a couple of optimal body weight calculators. For a 5-9 male, it's 145-160 pounds. I checked it for my height. Wish I hadn't.

 

Damn. That suggests it's slightly lower for someone who's 5-8. I've been fixated on the BMI being less than 25. (46 pounds down, 4 to go!)

Oh well. Gives me something new to aim for once I reach that goal.

 

If you are that close -- and great work BTW -- throw the BMI out the window. It is a good guideline but, like anything else, obsessing over a specific number where you are good at 24.5 but bad at 25.5 is not healthy. A study released a few years ago said the group that lives the longest is the one that's slightly overweight according to BMI.

 

Oh, I know. It's an improvement no matter which way you look at it. But I could stand to drop a few more, so I'll keep doing what I've been doing. (A stunningly simple combination of eating less and doing more. Who'da thunk it?)

 

Yes but you did not stimulate the economy by spending $2,000 on a "program" with a "coach" and a "chemical analysis" of your diet. So your self-discipline and common sense are for naught.

 

I bought a softball glove, though. Does that count?

 

I can say I'm not the average American, because I eat a hell of a lot more read meat than that in one year.

 

This thread makes me want to eat a Klondike bar. Be right back...

 

Get one for me?

 

I got confused and thought I was reading the Palin-Rice thread.

 

Oh, I accidentally bought the ones with Oreo in them. Even better. I'll mail you one, you live in Siberia right?

 

I got confused and thought I was reading the Palin-Rice thread.