What various BMIs really look like

[nancylebov]

http://flickr.com/photos/77367764@N00/sets/72157602199008819/

It works well as a slideshow with the info turned on, too.

Comments

[carbonel]

Is the point supposed to be that BMI is a blunt tool that doesn't work in all situations, especially for people with lots of muscle? Or that obese and overweight people can look great, too?

The weirdest thing was recognizing boxofdelights in one of the photos. Do you know if the person doing it is a fan, or if it's just coincidence?

[nancylebov.livejournal.com]

I'd say that the point is that obese and overweight people look pretty normal, and sometimes look great.

I don't know if she's a fan, but it wouldn't surprise me if there are a fair number of fans among her readers.

[nosebeepbear.livejournal.com]

I thought the point was the definition of obese in this country is INSANE.

[nancylebov.livejournal.com]

That too.