[Paradox]

BMI is bogus unless you are a couch potato.

The problem with the BMI is that it doesn't take into account the relative fat percentage. As an avid weight lifter (well, I USED to work out religiously), my BMI was always in the obese range, but I certainly was no where near obese. I had a measured/estimated 7% body fat. Obese is more like 30% or more.

[jlogajan]

I had a measured/estimated 7% body fat.

What did you use to measure/estimate body fat. I have one of those electronic scales that measures the resistance up and down your legs as you stand on it. My body fat averages around 14% (varies a couple of percent either way.)

If I set the scale to "athlete body type" the reading drops almost in half -- but I don't really qualify for that type yet.

So I am wondering how accurate the scale is.

[RipSawyer]

I understand your comments about BMI and fat percentage, I used to work out religiously myself. My question though is whether the extra weight is that much less dangerous in a crash. I am sure you are better off with an extra forty pounds of muscle that with the same amount of extra fat but it still may be worse in a crash than being on the skinny side. I am six four and two hundred and forty pounds myself. I don't have a lot of fat on me but I can still attest that I am more likely to be hurt in a fall or a crash than someone who is the same height and only weighs one hundred and ninety.