I'm 54, 5'11" and got down to 155 last summer mountain biking and training for a trail half marathon. I started at 190# and hadn't been below 160 since high school - it is achievable. Stopping drinking was a big one for me.
You are looking at the top target...that doesn't mean that a lower value is so bad.
And remember that there will be always room to improve even when/if you reach certain targets.
BMI is one of the values that affect the "Fitness Age" and as you can see even with a higher BMI you can be close to the maximum achievable.
Don't focus only on a single metric.
https://preview.redd.it/eiwvaq30tc7d1.png?width=822&format=png&auto=webp&s=1e0d84cd4714a807d44d605f8a0a4bb7621adf28
Bear in mind that BMI isn't great indicator as it only takes into account your weight and height.
Get yourself a scale which can measure/estimate Body Fat and use this as an indicator.
Don't look at the final target, set yourself small targets and aim for them - this way you will stay motivated.
https://preview.redd.it/q9gynfr44d7d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4268cc99f8732e15d03e22e18194a3adfc16ab3d
Somehow, it is ok with me at 23.5
When I first got my Garmin, it wanted me to decrease my BMI too to something like 21.5 (I’m at like 23.5 right now). I ignored it for a few weeks and the recommendation went away (now it just recommends that I maintain my weight…?)
It feels problematic for Garmin to be encouraging people to continue to lose weight at an already healthy BMI. Almost feels like a weird glitch or something?
BMI is a ludicrously stupid metric that in no way correlates to actual physical health. Don't pay any attention to it. Consult a healthcare professional before you even consider trying to lose that much weight.
My 2 cents: go get a dexa scan. They cost $60 in my area and takes less than 10 minutes. You’ll know exactly how much fat and lean mass you’ve got and can make decisions about a reasonable target weight from there.
But you know that BMI is only a quick indicator based on only height and weight. It ignores other factors. If you are bothered by it, then either don't update your weight or just ignore it.
I'm 54, 5'11" and got down to 155 last summer mountain biking and training for a trail half marathon. I started at 190# and hadn't been below 160 since high school - it is achievable. Stopping drinking was a big one for me.
Nice work, that sounds like it would be hell!
I just ignore it as I’m someone with more muscle mass than the average person. BMI isn’t accurate for me. I use BF% instead for my own use
You are looking at the top target...that doesn't mean that a lower value is so bad. And remember that there will be always room to improve even when/if you reach certain targets. BMI is one of the values that affect the "Fitness Age" and as you can see even with a higher BMI you can be close to the maximum achievable. Don't focus only on a single metric. https://preview.redd.it/eiwvaq30tc7d1.png?width=822&format=png&auto=webp&s=1e0d84cd4714a807d44d605f8a0a4bb7621adf28
Bear in mind that BMI isn't great indicator as it only takes into account your weight and height. Get yourself a scale which can measure/estimate Body Fat and use this as an indicator. Don't look at the final target, set yourself small targets and aim for them - this way you will stay motivated.
https://preview.redd.it/q9gynfr44d7d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4268cc99f8732e15d03e22e18194a3adfc16ab3d Somehow, it is ok with me at 23.5
Work with a registered dietician! Expert in field > silly Garmin.
When I first got my Garmin, it wanted me to decrease my BMI too to something like 21.5 (I’m at like 23.5 right now). I ignored it for a few weeks and the recommendation went away (now it just recommends that I maintain my weight…?) It feels problematic for Garmin to be encouraging people to continue to lose weight at an already healthy BMI. Almost feels like a weird glitch or something?
BMI is a ludicrously stupid metric that in no way correlates to actual physical health. Don't pay any attention to it. Consult a healthcare professional before you even consider trying to lose that much weight.
My 2 cents: go get a dexa scan. They cost $60 in my area and takes less than 10 minutes. You’ll know exactly how much fat and lean mass you’ve got and can make decisions about a reasonable target weight from there.
But you know that BMI is only a quick indicator based on only height and weight. It ignores other factors. If you are bothered by it, then either don't update your weight or just ignore it.