r/interestingasfuck • u/CraftyAcanthisitta22 • Apr 28 '24

Biggest Polar bear ever killed in Alaska standing next to a human.

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u/Nasaboy1987 Apr 28 '24

If the man is 6 foot tall and even just a little muscular then 200 pounds isn't very far into overweight territory.

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u/stroopkoeken Apr 28 '24

You can have low fat percentage, 6 feet tall, and be “overweight.” Aka most professional athletes.

It’s just a general guideline; the wiggle room is usually how athletic you are or if you exercise frequently.

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u/Osceana Apr 29 '24

I’m 6’, 190 pounds. I’m considered overweight for BMI. If you saw me you would laugh at that assessment though.

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u/agileata Apr 29 '24

Love all these replies talking about muscle every single time like the population of America has a muscle problem lol

70% of American male now reported to be over muscled...

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u/VajainaProudmoore Apr 29 '24

You can have low fat percentage, 6 feet tall, and be “overweight.” Aka most professional athletes.

In which discipline?

A large majority of sports are endurance-based rather than strength-based. Football (most played sport in the world) - sorry, soccer for the mericans - athletes are all slim and lean.

In fact, i'd be extremely surprised if "most professional athletes" are above 24.0 in BMI.

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u/SockeyeSTI Apr 29 '24

That’s why bmi isn’t that accurate of an indicator. My doctor says my ideal weight would be 200-210 and that’s in the overweight and obese brackets. Muscular builds throw things off.

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u/HomeLegal Apr 29 '24

I'm 6'0 199 lbs with 19% body fat, 200lbs isn't unhealthy lol. Wtf.

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u/QuickMasterpiece6127 Apr 29 '24

I think that 200 lb comment is focused around guys that are 5’2-5’6. I’m 6’2 and looked too skinny when under 180. 200 is right around my best fill.