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Post #23,010
by Another Scott
1/3/02 4:10:13 PM
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New Frame Size is key.
Hi,

I'm 40, 5'9" barefoot, and about 152 pounds at the moment.

My elbow bone spacing is about 2.7", so I've got a small frame according to [link|http://www.aomc.org/HOD2/general/weight-HEIGHT_W.html|this] page, meaning I should weigh 144-154 (in shoes). I think I feel best around 140 but haven't been there for several years. I'd be happy to consistently be below 145.

I was closer to having Scott's metabolism in college when I exercised most every day and did lots of walking (but didn't also have a full-time job like Thane). I was around 125 pounds then.

Gotta get back in the exercise routine to lose 10 pounds around my gut...

Cheers,
Scott.
Post #23,014
by drewk
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1/3/02 4:16:43 PM
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New Well, even by that measure
I'm 5'9", so by their chart (measured with a 1" shoe, so the 5'10" line) I would max out at 180 with a large frame, and I'm pretty sure (don't have calipers handy) I'm toward the upper end of the "medium frame" scale. For medium frame, they're saying max of 163.

Granted, they say in the explanation that their numbers are based on lowest mortality, so it is somewhat scientifically based. But the numbers still seem awfully low.
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Post #23,030
by static
1/3/02 5:06:23 PM
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New Yes, I did think they were a shade low.
It *was* the first one I looked at from Google. And it only seems to work if you have a distinct paunch, even if its only a small one.

Like I said: it was for the interested. At least it can suggest some useful targets and provide some common reference points.

Wade.

"All around me are nothing but fakes
Come with me on the biggest fake of all!"
Post #23,046
by nking
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1/3/02 6:31:09 PM
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New Size is relative
For a Sumo wrestler, I am a bit on the skinny side at 263 pounds and 5 foot 11 inches. :)

Now I just have to join a Sumo wrestling leage?
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         I'll have the roast chicken combo :) - (nking) - Jan. 2, 2002, 06:26:22 PM EST
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         BMI link for the interested. - (static) - (25) - Jan. 2, 2002, 06:50:02 PM EST
             An expletive registering shock and/or surprise! - (Meerkat) - Jan. 2, 2002, 07:05:01 PM EST
             Re: BMI link for the interested. - (pwhysall) - (7) - Jan. 2, 2002, 07:07:23 PM EST
                 Ways to lose weight - (Meerkat) - (6) - Jan. 2, 2002, 07:14:20 PM EST
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                         cut back WHAT!! -NT - (boxley) - (2) - Jan. 4, 2002, 01:33:51 PM EST
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         Since I suggested this - (jbrabeck) - Jan. 3, 2002, 08:46:20 AM EST
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         Wow, that BMI thingy is bogus - (drewk) - (4) - Jan. 3, 2002, 03:11:47 PM EST
             Frame Size is key. - (Another Scott) - (3) - Jan. 3, 2002, 04:10:13 PM EST
                 Well, even by that measure - (drewk) - (1) - Jan. 3, 2002, 04:16:43 PM EST
                     Yes, I did think they were a shade low. - (static) - Jan. 3, 2002, 05:06:23 PM EST
                 Size is relative - (nking) - Jan. 3, 2002, 06:31:09 PM EST

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