Where are you on the global fat scale?

[Randi]

I tried this test, but I'm pretty sure it's not accurate, because it says: "You're most like someone from Bangladesh." I'm certainly not, I'm more like someone from Haiti, according to the beam that show. However, I AM below the average BMI. See link and try for yourself.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18770328

It also says: If everyone in the world had the same BMI as you, it would remove 286,988,762 tonnes from the total weight of the world's population.

[RICHARD]

Micronesia!

[pomtzu]

Interesting! Probably true for me anyway.

BMI - 20
National - 95% below average for my age group
Global - 84% below average for my age group

Most like someone from Ethiopia!
That in itself is funny, because 12 years ago I had a very serious surgery that I almost didn't recover from, and my weight dropped to 85 pounds before I started to recover. I told my family that I looked like an Ethiopian refugee! I'm now a chunky 100 pounds - on a good day!

[Catty1]

Czech! And if everyone in the world had my BMI it would ADD over 66 million lbs to the world's weight!

However, I am 12 lbs down and still going, so I am not worried!

Interesting, Randi - thanks for posting this! I shared it on FB.

[Willow Oak]

I am way, WAY below average for my country (US), but about average on a global scale.

If everyone were like me there would be no need for animal shelters.

[robinh]

Bangladesh

But I sure don't feel like it. Feeling kind of pudgy lately. And no motivation to get rid of it.

[mrspunkysmom]

Czech! And if everyone in the world had my BMI it would ADD over 66 million lbs to the world's weight!

However, I am 12 lbs down and still going, so I am not worried!

Interesting, Randi - thanks for posting this! I shared it on FB.

All I am going to say it that I've got you beat.

I do know that BMI does not take into account bone density. While I am definitely Obese, most people would not believe how much I weigh.

I'm trying to lose weight. I've change my diet and it does not seem to be working on the weight loss. I do seem to be losing fat, which is the least dense of muscle, bone, and fat. I'm concentrating on feeling better and hoping the weight loss will be a side effect. I'm already exercising much better.

Need all the positive thoughts y'all can spare.

[Randi]

Good luck with it, Anne! I'm sure you'll feel much better, and remember the pounds just doesn't come off like that, it takes a bit of time - but you'll get there!