06/10/2026
Body fat percentage vs BMI: which one actually tells you if youâre healthy? đ§Ź
Your BMI says ânormalâ but your clothes, energy and blood reports say otherwise? Hereâs why.
BMI only uses your height and weight. It canât tell muscle from fat, it canât see belly fat, and it was never designed for Indian bodies.
âł A lifter can be called âobeseâ on a BMI calculator while sitting at a fit 15% body fat
âł At the same BMI, many Indians carry much more fat. Thatâs why the Indian guidelines say overweight starts at a BMI of 23, not 25
âł Belly fat (visceral fat) drives diabetes and heart risk, and BMI is blind to it
The 60-second check you can do tonight:
đ Waist á height. Keep it under 0.5.
At Crunches & Curves we track body fat % and waist, not just weight, because fat loss is about what you lose, not how much.
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