Article Link The Global Fat Scale

RedPanda · 09-20-12, 08:14 PM

The Global Fat Scale, developed by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, puts your BMI in a global perspective.

Before I lost weight, I had a higher BMI than 98% of females in my age group in Australia, and 99% of women my age in the world!

And I most resembled someone from Tonga! (hangs head in shame).

Now my BMI is lower than 79% of females in my age group (45-59) in Australia.

patrice · 09-20-12, 08:34 PM

Why oh why did you post this?! I should live in Nepal.

Patrice

cataddict · 09-20-12, 08:40 PM

Madagascar!!! Maybe I'll see the penguins!

Paula · 09-20-12, 08:50 PM

Thanks for posting this. My DH and I both did it and found it very interesting. Exercise pays off, we're both doing pretty.

RedPanda · 09-20-12, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrice

Why oh why did you post this?! I should live in Nepal.

Yep - climbing all those mountains will make you skinny for sure!

Lucky Star · 09-20-12, 08:58 PM

Wow, really interesting - thanks for posting this!
My family are all below average, both domestically and internationally. And I am below average in the US, which I find sad.

bee1forfitness · 09-21-12, 02:50 AM

Oman I like hot countries....thanks for the link, that was fun

kitty12 · 09-21-12, 05:18 AM

I guess I am OK!! Although I entered my weight in KG initially and was a little surprised at the results. I have a lower BMI than 86% in the US in my age group, and lower than 62% globally.

Tanja · 09-21-12, 05:24 AM

I am from Italy!

Helen · 09-21-12, 05:36 AM

Thanks RedPanda - that was fun to play with numbers.

Now I'm below 66% of Aust. woman my age group; but above 58% globally. I'm most like Oman.

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09-20-12, 08:14 PM
RedPanda Join Date: Feb 2007	The Global Fat Scale The Global Fat Scale, developed by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, puts your BMI in a global perspective. Before I lost weight, I had a higher BMI than 98% of females in my age group in Australia, and 99% of women my age in the world! And I most resembled someone from Tonga! (hangs head in shame). Now my BMI is lower than 79% of females in my age group (45-59) in Australia. __________________ Maintaining a 90-pound weight loss since 2003.

09-20-12, 08:34 PM
patrice VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Valparaiso, IN	Why oh why did you post this?! I should live in Nepal. Patrice

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cataddict VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Madagascar!!! Maybe I'll see the penguins!

09-20-12, 08:50 PM
Paula VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California	Thanks for posting this. My DH and I both did it and found it very interesting. Exercise pays off, we're both doing pretty.

09-20-12, 08:58 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Wow, really interesting - thanks for posting this! My family are all below average, both domestically and internationally. And I am below average in the US, which I find sad. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

09-21-12, 02:50 AM
bee1forfitness Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area	Oman I like hot countries....thanks for the link, that was fun

09-21-12, 05:18 AM
kitty12 Join Date: Jan 2010	I guess I am OK!! Although I entered my weight in KG initially and was a little surprised at the results. I have a lower BMI than 86% in the US in my age group, and lower than 62% globally.

09-21-12, 05:24 AM
Tanja Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern Alabama	I am from Italy!

09-21-12, 05:36 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Thanks RedPanda - that was fun to play with numbers. Now I'm below 66% of Aust. woman my age group; but above 58% globally. I'm most like Oman. __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.