clothing sizes and BMI don't really corrrolate... neither do BMI and weight...
which is why i'm curious as to what clothing size with would be "large" or "normal" or whatever...
thinking about it would there need to be a cut off point? as for a start the sizes of things vary from shop to shop and saying a clothing size doesn't really say your weight, it's alot build and shape and stuff
it is possible to be overweight, according to a standard BMI calculator, and be a size 12. obviously, a BMI calculator is not a good indicator of physical health and body shape, but it is generally the tool used by doctors to determine whether or not someone is a "normal" weight.
Quite a few mental health professionals still do. Despite the lack of validity with it, it's currently one of the best indicators of size that we have at the moment.
oh that's good. i wonder why they still go by that with anorexia nervosa.
Dreaming, did you feel i was discriminating against sizes? apologies if it came across that way. i meant to say that sizes aren't really a good indicator of whether or not someone is overweight.
BMI isn't that inaccurate... the problem is that people (including some doctors) don't realise that the "correct range" is meant to alter with age, and some other variables. and if you have over a certain percentage of muscle then a different system is used
clothing sizes confuse me... depending upon where I shop I can be 3 different sizes... and if I get trousers that fit on my waist they are NEVER long enough...
I do think that people being ablt to not only moan about these things and advise one another on the best shops etc would be good.
My BMI was classed as overweight well before I actually was overweight due to the fact that I worked out all the time. I don't think that the BMI is a good indicator of health with it's current indicators. But that's more of a problem with the BMI system itself than anything else.
So, to get back on track, would a better trigger warning system be for the person writing the thread to write it into the title if absolutely necessary? Or what about the thread label system?
Personally, (I think I've said this before) I am REALLY a fan of the label system and not the trigger warning system. I think the triggers are overused and that they make the triggering threads stand out so you practically can't see a thread if it's not labeled. However, what would you do for boards like the SI board? Have a label for every type? Or only a graphic label? Or go to being like the ED board with that system?
I do shop at H&M but I do agree their sizes are way too small.
My aunty's only a size 8 but when ever she shops there she has to go for a size 12/14! I was like no way...
I also find new looks clothes too small in my size but it's not as bad as H&M.
BMI is a fair guide, but I will admit it is used incorrectly, there are many other systems that are meant ot be used at certain ages, certain levels of muscle, etc. but as these are not as well known BMI is ofter the first port of call, but any doctor or profession worth their salt will use the others too even if they don't say as they may think it's easier for a person to understand/relate to BMI. BMI is used badly
personally I think most peope should be able to go off how they feel in theirselves, I mean most people know theirselves how they feeel and how/where they carry their weight. It's just a case of learning about your own body.
I do agree BMI isn't as great as people think, but it is a useful tool when used correctly
No - I am over a healthy weight for me. It is impacting on my life, and my health. For me, I am over-weight. The fact that I naturally have a small frame, which means that even being fat, I'm a size 12 means nothing - I am not healthy for my height, and I know that. I don't think you're in a position to tell me whether or not I'm a healthy size for my frame.
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