how to calculate bmi male - #25246
I am really worried about my health right now. I switched to a healthier diet and started exercising more often, but I just don’t know how to calculate bmi male properly. I thought I was getting it right, but then I saw a bunch of different formulas online and it got confusing. I’m 180 cm tall and weigh 85 kg, but some calculators are telling me I’m overweight while others say I’m fine! Like, how can that be? My friend told me that knowing how to calculate bmi male is super important, but I feel lost. I keep second-guessing myself and don’t want to be misled by different sources. Can someone help clarify the simple way to do this? Is it really just weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared? It feels like it should be easier, but maybe I’m just missing something. What are the pitfalls I should look out for or any tricks to make it clearer? Thanks in advance!!!
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Indeed, calculating BMI is straightforward but it’s important to understand its nuances. To precisely calculate BMI for a male - or anyone indeed - you need to divide weight in kilograms by height in meters squared. You’re correct with your given numbers: if you are 180 cm tall and weigh 85 kg, convert height to meters, which is 1.80 meters. So your BMI calculation would be:
BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m) * height (m)) BMI = 85 / (1.80 * 1.80) BMI = 85 / 3.24 BMI = 26.2
Based on this, your BMI stands at 26.2. In general terms, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal. From 25 to 29.9, someone is often classified as overweight, and anything above 30 is typically seen as obesity. But here’s where the ‘trick’ comes in: BMI doesn’t tell the whole story about health. It doesn’t account factors like muscle mass or fat distribution, they’re crucial for assessing true health.
In Ayurveda, balance is everything. While BMI can indicate basic body mass, Ayurvedic approach looks at your dosha (constitutional body type) - Vata, Pitta, or Kapha and how lifestyle choices, like your diet and exercise, influence your unique constitution. Sometimes, one’s dosha make them prone to holding more weight without being unhealthy. If you’re still concerned about how your body weight reflects your health, it might be useful to consult with an experienced Ayurveda practitioner. Explore additional practices like yoga or meditation that balance not just body but mind. Also, mindful eating, based on your doshic type helps more than strict calorie counts.
Remember each body is different and optimal self-care will look unique for you!

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