To calculate BMI for males, or anyone actually, you take your weight in kilograms and divide it by your height in meters squared. It sounds simple right? But dealing with conversions can get a little tricky, especially when you’re used to feet and pounds. Let’s demystify it a bit. For someone who’s about 6 feet tall, that’s roughly 1.83 meters (since 1 foot is about 0.3048 meters). Now, at 210 pounds, you’ll want to convert that to kilograms, which would be around 95.25 kg (since 1 pound equals about 0.4536 kilograms).
So, if we go to calculate: BMI = 95.25 kg / (1.83 meters × 1.83 meters). Doing the math, you’d get a BMI of around 28.5. According to standard categories, a BMI from 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. That’s just a guideline though, and it doesn’t account for muscle mass, which is a valid point you raised.
Remember, BMI is mainly a screening tool. It can help you spot potential issues, but isn’t always the definitive measure of health. Muscle is denser than fat, true, so people with more muscle may have a higher BMI even if they’re in good shape. This is where other measures like body fat percentage or waist-to-hip ratios give more insight.
In Siddha-Ayurvedic terms, optimal health is about balance across your doshas—whether that’s vata, pitta, or kapha. An imbalance might be contributing to changes in weight or metabolism. Focusing on improving digestion or ‘agni’, and ensuring it’s neither too strong nor weak, helps maintain healthy weight. You can try incorporating practices like dinacharya—daily routines or following a diet tuned to your dosha.
If you’re feeling concerned, making small adjustments like incorporating more fresh vegetables, fibers, and adjusting workout durations might help. But, don’t get too caught up in the numbers. Balance, in all forms—diet, activities, and rest—is key. If you’re thinking about deeper, personalized changes, consulting with a practitioner familiar with both Ayurveda and conventional medicine could give you a clearer picture.
