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BMI has something to do with height and body weight? Correct. The body mass index is defined more precisely by relating body weight to height².

The BMI can only provide rudimentary information about whether you really have an ideal weight. It is generally regarded as a guide value and cannot be used as an indicator of healthy body measurements. For this, body fat and muscle mass would also have to be taken into account.

There have been many attempts to define ideal body measurements and derive ideals of beauty and health from them. However, in the past it was rather easy to simply define height in centimetres minus one hundred as the normal weight. A man of about 185 cm height should ideally weigh 85 kg, a woman of 175 cm 75 kg. The disadvantage of this very rough calculation is obvious: men and women have different proportions of bone, fat and muscle mass and cannot be lumped together for this reason alone. Do you remember? Physics, density, volume ... Yes, well, something more appropriate had to be found.

The body mass index is generally used as a kind of estimate for the body fat percentage. The BMI was invented by a mathematician in Belgium in 1832, but the actual term BMI has existed since the 1970s. The index value only really became known when life insurance companies in the USA came up with the idea of using the index to calculate insurance premiums. Since the early 1980s, the index has also been used by the World Health Organization. The use of the value as a criterion for civil service appointments has been heavily criticized.

Today, we are (finally) accepting much more diversity again, especially when it comes to body shapes. We have declared war on hashtags such as #bodyshaming and with #nofilter we want to show/see more real, "imperfect" people who simply don't photoshop away their belly fat. Nevertheless, we must not ignore health. The BMI should therefore not actually be categorized in terms of appearance, but in terms of health (Ha - tell that to your subconscious!). The fact is, regardless of current scientific findings, being overweight is not healthy:

- Being overweight or obese, regardless of the degree, can cause cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
- Joints suffer from a high body weight and wear out more quickly, for example.
- There is a risk of high blood pressure, metabolic disorders and strokes
- If the fat is literally "in the way", this can cause breathing disorders or restricted movement.

The exact definition of overweight does indeed change regularly and the BMI is actually somewhat outdated, but it is still not entirely unsuitable as an initial measure.

Is your BMI over 25 or even over 30? Then you are probably overweight and should do something about it. Losing weight and eating healthily is the order of the day. But indulgence doesn't have to mean going without. A SHEKO Shake fills you up, replaces a complete meal and provides important vitamins and minerals.

If your BMI is too high, you should reconsider your diet. Potatoes and cereal products provide lots of nutrients. Fruit and vegetables are a must, preferably five times a day. Losing weight doesn't mean getting frustrated, because there are also delicious recipes for those with a sweet tooth: You can conjure up great menus with our SHEKO recipes. How about our protein muffins or protein waffles, for example?

The BMI (Body Mass Index) is a ratio of body weight to height. This allows body weight to be statistically assessed and classified into different categories.

The value can be quickly determined using a BMI calculator. This can serve as a guideline, but does not give you a clear indication of whether you are really overweight. For this, your gender, age and body fat percentage would also need to be taken into account. For athletes, the information is often ambiguous. Muscle mass adds a lot of weight, which is wrongly assessed as overweight. It is also somewhat outdated in terms of the latest medical findings and could therefore also give a false picture.

Effective weight control works better with a reliable calorie calculation anyway. It's best to check your daily calorie intake with our calorie calculator and only check your BMI from time to time. As long as you take the calculated value with a grain of salt and follow our tips, it is a good guideline for keeping track!

Despite the disadvantages or weaknesses mentioned, the BMI is still one of the most frequently used methods for assessing body weight and health.