Ep 122: Why We Can't Use BMI to Measure Health

Today we’re talking all about BMI and why it is not a valid measurement of health. We’re pulling back the curtain on weight + BMI standards to help you stop using stigmatizing language and work to create health in your life... without arbitrary classifications of weight and height. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: What BMI was actually created to measure (hint: it’s NOT health!) What stigmatizing language you should stop using to describe bodies Why BMI categories don’t really measure health How the way you talk about your body can help you feel more confident The true definition of a healthy weight If you’d like more support + guidance on learning how to take care of your body and your health (without allowing your weight to determine anything about you!), we’re here to help. Learn more about our group coaching program, Eat Confident Collective at eatconfident.co/collective. Links Mentioned Read the critical review on BMI research we mentioned in the episode here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890841/ Ep 115: Eating for Health vs. Eating for Weight: https://eatconfident.co/podcast/115 Ep 116: How Focusing on Weight May be Keeping You Stuck https://eatconfident.co/podcast/116 Subscribe + Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to the podcast? If not, we want to encourage you to do that today so you don't miss an episode! We'd also be so grateful if you'd leave us a review over on iTunes. Those reviews aren't just fun for us to read...they also help other people find the podcast. We'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you, and we appreciate you listening!