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BMI is not always a good indicator of proper weight.
I'm 5'5" and weigh 142 pounds. That puts my BMI just barely inside the normal range. But I only have 16% body fat. According to the chart, at my height I should weigh between 115 and 145.
Ask if they can check your body fat percentage with calipers as it's a far better indicator of proper weight.
As far as pinching an inch, I still think it's a good initial indicator. When you're standing and you pinch yourself at the waist, you know if it's skin or fat that you're getting.
Veronica
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I weigh 106 and have a bit to pinch when I am standing, but I still have a 26 inch waist. My body fat is around 18%, and that loose skin is bothering me. I have never had it in that area before. When cycling season winds down, I am going to work with a trainer. I still do core work at home, but I need a push here. I've always had jiggles in my rear, it's just half as small as it used to be! Probably only 100 squats a day would cure that. I am aware, but I know what I have to do.
As far as the kids, I tried the same thing as V when I was teaching. I also had the girls who didn't eat; it was either/or in many cases.
