tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post933652073007185453..comments2023-11-05T00:55:47.071-07:00Comments on Nubian Fitness Goddess: A Black Woman's Journey to Physical Fitness: What does Healthy Look Like?Fitness Goddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549108450682140533noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-19976001988062145982009-04-29T23:55:00.000-07:002009-04-29T23:55:00.000-07:00I value the BMI and do use it in my fitness traini...I value the BMI and do use it in my fitness training. One of the common misconceptions here is the assumption that the "extra meat" that you speak of must be fat tissue. This is incorrect. Typically, people of African descent usually have more muscle tissue, per kilo, than other groups...more specifically, than those of Caucasian descent. As a result, we tend to look more voluptuous, even when we are at the healthiest of weights (take a look at any Black bodybuilder in Oxygen Magazine for an illustration of this...). <br /><br />I work toward certain lean body mass goals and I do watch my fat content - after all, just because I'm a Black woman, this doesn't mean that I need to carry excess fat tissue. My body will always be more fit and voluptuous than my White "counterparts" and that's okay. But my fat mass is in check. Being Black is not an excuse for carrying more fat tissue.Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-36731161457417710312009-04-12T09:19:00.000-07:002009-04-12T09:19:00.000-07:00I think the bmi to be useless. Like the height/wei...I think the bmi to be useless. Like the height/weight chart created by insurance companies, the numbers are arbitrary and not a reliable way to test "health." I<BR/>Forget the scales and bmi index. <BR/>My favorite test? The can-I-fit-into-these-pants-that-I-bought-a-year-ago? If I can, my diet and exercise routine is fine. If I can't, then something needs to be tweaked.Kjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852089868893688025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-66331642339824507392009-04-07T10:40:00.000-07:002009-04-07T10:40:00.000-07:00When white people start counting numbers, Black pe...When white people start counting numbers, Black people always seem to get counted out. Think IQ, census, SAT, you name it. Your blog is important b/c there is always a political component to how Black people are portrayed. Numbers matter, but the ones that matter most come out of the doctor's office: BP, cholesterol, blood glucose, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-71797573685919403502009-04-02T16:27:00.000-07:002009-04-02T16:27:00.000-07:00I agree. BMI is not always the most correct measur...I agree. BMI is not always the most correct measure but I am going to have to get over myself and use it. My goal is to apply (and get into) the FBI Academy and among many other things, they certify your physical health with BMI as one of the measures.Ms. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220973078383347665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-73815477568268610412009-04-01T20:11:00.000-07:002009-04-01T20:11:00.000-07:00i think the BMI stuff is crap. i know most profess...i think the BMI stuff is crap. i know most professionals & others swear by it, but i don't think it's accurate. it needs to be adjusted or updated. somehow changed. <BR/><BR/>i guess it's ok to use to measure progress, but definitely should not be the main measure. there is just way too much to take into account to put emphasis on one measure, such as this.luvlylaydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-65642231816822113372009-03-30T18:27:00.000-07:002009-03-30T18:27:00.000-07:00My gym has a machine that you hold (looks like a b...My gym has a machine that you hold (looks like a big video game controler i forget what it is called) that will tell you exactly what percentage body fat and body muscle your body is composed of. It also has a metabolism reader too (a machine you breath in for about 10 mins to determine your metabolism). I think those two things along with the bmi give an accurate picture. There are also some scales that tell percentage body fat and muscle. I'm thinking about buying one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-32431095989462343382009-03-30T18:08:00.000-07:002009-03-30T18:08:00.000-07:00As you know from our conversation recently, this i...As you know from our conversation recently, this is exactly what I'm currently reviewing in my research (using the scientific method-sigh). So, hopefully, I will be able to officially report something soon.ayankhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355716145608590295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-48016941389071555822009-03-30T15:49:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:49:00.000-07:00Fitness Goddess,I totally Agree. I ignore BMI. Mi...Fitness Goddess,<BR/>I totally Agree. I ignore BMI. Midsection being the toughest, but I too was Obese(FREAKIN COLLEGE!!!!), and Overweight. Plus I believe in being healthy and not Hungry!DCBuppiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295144414746933500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344239496521274434.post-23328990143667279702009-03-30T11:19:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:19:00.000-07:00I prefer to use the waistline rule of 35" inches o...I prefer to use the waistline rule of 35" inches or smaller as a guideline. The more fat around your midsection increases your chances of disease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com