Thank you so much for the transcript and the information! I had not heard before that exercise actually is more important than BMI. Due to being hypothyroid, my BMI tends to be higher even though I exercise almost every day. This is very motivating to keep up the exercise over the long haul.
BMI is not a meaningful health criteria, because it was literally created to measure demographic changes in white british men like 100 years ago. it really frustrates me when people use BMI as if it has any worth or meaning. also, to be a bitch, I don't trust a straight sized economist on being an expert on nutrition or health. find a different lane emily.
I really appreciate the article introducing this podcast (which I didn't listen to because I'm one of those unusual folks who has plenty of patience to read content but not to listen or watch it). Thanks so much!
In my experience as a health coach, I deal mostly with the practical side of healthy lifestyle, not diagnose and medical intervention (which I'm unqualified to do). From that angle, I often observe weight to be a distraction from the real work of living healthfully and well.
When appropriate, I'll suggest to clients to throw their scale in the garbage. Instead of heaviness being determined by a number flashing on a square tile, try to live in a way where you're body will become an enjoyable place to live.
Thank you so much for the transcript and the information! I had not heard before that exercise actually is more important than BMI. Due to being hypothyroid, my BMI tends to be higher even though I exercise almost every day. This is very motivating to keep up the exercise over the long haul.
Oh I am so glad!!! Thank you for the kind words - and for your readership!
BMI is not a meaningful health criteria, because it was literally created to measure demographic changes in white british men like 100 years ago. it really frustrates me when people use BMI as if it has any worth or meaning. also, to be a bitch, I don't trust a straight sized economist on being an expert on nutrition or health. find a different lane emily.
I really appreciate the article introducing this podcast (which I didn't listen to because I'm one of those unusual folks who has plenty of patience to read content but not to listen or watch it). Thanks so much!
In my experience as a health coach, I deal mostly with the practical side of healthy lifestyle, not diagnose and medical intervention (which I'm unqualified to do). From that angle, I often observe weight to be a distraction from the real work of living healthfully and well.
When appropriate, I'll suggest to clients to throw their scale in the garbage. Instead of heaviness being determined by a number flashing on a square tile, try to live in a way where you're body will become an enjoyable place to live.