Is being overweight still bad if you don’t look overweight?

[Anonymous]

I’m wondering because my bmi is 25.2 and I don’t think I look overweight.

[noemiii]

Well, my BMI is 25.5 and I’m 5’9” and according to the scale I’m obese.

I wear an XS in shirts, small in most pants and a size 4 in jeans but apparently I’m obese according to this scale.

I never listen to that outdated crap. I read somewhere it’s built for a typical white womans BMI (I am not white obviously) but I carry a lot more weight and muscle. While I look like I’m 120 I weigh 170.

[Billlewis]

Based on the description you just gave us, it sounds like you're absolutely perfect;)

[sheikalana]

Being overweight is bad regardless if it is obvious or not. Your health is at risk.

[exitseven]

BMI is not a very accurate measurement. Percent of Bodyfat is a much better indicator of a healthy weight.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Berethor]

I don't think that it bad if you don’t look overweight, looks can tell you a lot about yourself.

[Huntingnfishin]

Bruh my bmi is a mess too! Honestly I think bmi is geared more to children in third world countries. Live your life let your dr sell pills to their other patients

[worldscolide]

If BMI were accurate, body builders would be called Obese even though their body fat percentage is usually less than 2%.

[Staximus]

That bmi crap is not accurate. If you don't look fat, you're not fat

[Staximus]

It doesn't take muscle mass or heavier bone structure into account

[alice55]

Bad for your health but that's it