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Re: anorexia vs bulimia? - September 11th 2011, 09:24 PM

Hey,

I'm just going to put this out there: Don't get hung up on the BMI. BMI is a fairly inaccurate representation of weight. It doesn't take into account fat or muscle. Muscle weighs a lot more than fat, so if you have a high muscular build, it can easily tell you that you are overweight or a regular weight when really, you do not have enough fat on your body. For example, my gym teacher was told he was overweight because of his BMI, but really, it was because he was a football player and has a very high muscle content. BMI is inaccurate, and should not be used as a way to self diagnose.

I would recommend you go to a professional for them to measure your weight, BMI, and fat percentage using much more accurate machinery. These calculators online do not take into account your personal situation, which a doctor can. The only person who can accurately diagnose you is a doctor, we on TeenHelp are not professionals, and neither are health websites, even if they may claim to be.

Good luck! Feel free to message me if you ever need.


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