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Q: BMI under 18.5

asked by: Rizz on February 18th, 2008

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Is it okay to only be happy if your BMI is below 18.5, or if you're underweight?

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bibisim

replied on March 15th, 2008

Experienced User

Hi my BMI is 18.5 and i am trying to get under. i dont aim to be 17, but 18 would be ideal.....hahahahah yes this is strange, i am not anorexic, and do not like tooo skinny looks any more but a normal 18.5 is somehow not for me, i dont look as good as i do when when i am 18 or less....i mean this is what i can say from my photoes,

does anyone know how do they come up with 18.5? why is 18 bad???

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