#and his 6’4 240lbs

[wehaveagathering]

one of these things is not like the others

[starstruckmiraclekitty]

The thing about Girl!Dad Simon, is that he is just as attached to his baby girl as she is to him.

Ever since she was born, his little girl had the 6’4, 240lb solider wrapped around her finger- and all she had to do was look at him.

For the months after she was born, there was never a moment where Simon wasn’t holding her. No matter what task he found himself doing, she was either tucked in his arms, or strapped to his chest.

Any time he was on deployment, and would receive a new picture of his daughter- you better believe that was his new Lock Screen.

Even when he was on missions, Simon would always make it a point to video chat with his mini me. Even if it was only for a few moments, seeing his baby girl made everything okay, and encouraged him to keep going.

Whenever he was home on leave, he insisted on being the one to put his little one to bed every night. He’d read her any book she wanted, would sneak her snacks before bed, and wouldn’t dare move a muscle when she began to doze off against his chest.

Every week when he was home, Simon would plan one night for a daddy daughter date- taking his little girl wherever she wanted to eat- physically unable to tell her no.

To Simon, deep down he had fears he wasn’t a good enough father for her, and did everything in his power to be the father he thought she deserved…

But little did he know-his little girl thought her daddy was her knight and shining armor, the center of her little world… He was absolutely everything to her.

Needless to say, Simon Riley’s daughter was a spoiled rotten daddy’s girl- not that either of them minded.

~~~~~~~~~~~~

A/N: going to slow down on posts for a bit. Feel bad I’ve been spam posting lately😂

[astxrwar]

having so many poly stevetony x reader thoughts,,, idk idk it’s just something about being the counterbalance to their deeply homoerotic rivalry,,,,

[jacobsfat8inchc0ck]

I believe that Jacob is a 6’4 (6’5 in his combat boots) 240lb hairy ass BOOMER with a beefy dad bod, PROVE ME WRONG!1! And he is incapable of using smartphones, his old grandpa brain (EVEN THO HES LITERALLY 44) can’t process them like John can so he owns a little red flip phone like the dumb stubborn old man he is

[mythicallore]

Spooky Stories: Night Visitor

My dad told me the story of when he was just out of college and visited friends in California. This was just prior to the Night Stalker killings in the 80s. My mom stayed home because she was not feeling well (actually was pregnant with me). My dad was sleeping on his friend’s couch and heard someone walking around. He called out his friend’s name, then his roommate’s and the walking stopped. He heard a window close after that and then nothing.

It’s very possible someone had climbed in the back window, was in the house, and my 6’4″ 240lb college football player of a dad scared him off by calling out. It’s kind of a family dark joke that my dad scared Richard Ramirez away, but my mom hates thinking about it because the dates and location works out that it very well could have been him in his early years “trying it out” before he started killing.

[proctor-surfboards]

Stoked surfer reports: this just in ->> “Hi Charissa and Todd, Some fun swell came in and I finally got to take my zipstich out for a surf in several of my favorite spots. I rode it in waist high beach break and 5’ to slightly overhead reef and beach break. Volume is nice for paddling and duck diving is easier than I expected. It’s in the groveler section of your website but it’s definitely a high performance shortboard for me. The nose is pointy so I found it harder to get into waves than I would have expected but the channeled swallow tail makes my pop up very stable and the initial drop is controlled in clean waves, chop or high tide bobble. Feels locked to my feet. No slide out on 6’ waves. I haven’t used wax at all since we put traction on front and back. That’s really eye opening and I love it. Down the line it feels natural, doesn’t stall in flats and I have excellent response in the tail when I want to turn. I have to work on getting back down from the lip now because it’s very easy to get up there anytime I want to :). I also want to try as a quad to see about drawing a higher line. Thanks for the excellent build with carbon rails. Despite being stringer-less the board feels durable and survived some shore break unscathed. It does feel poppier than the technonaught and lighter.” —Jason 37/6’4”/235-240lb 6’5” x 22” x 2 7/8” 47L #zipstitchsurfboard #carbonfootprintsurfboard stringerless #surferfeedback https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_OE86nJ2T/?igshid=1lzodcraqucuv

[junker-town]

The 11 best rookies at the NBA Summer League, ranked

Many of the biggest young stars sat out, but that only allowed other unexpected first-year players to shine.

NBA summer league lost its main attraction when Zion Williamson exited with a knee injury just nine minutes into his debut for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson wasn’t the only top draft pick to miss time in Las Vegas: Ja Morant, Jarrett Culver, Darius Garland, and Cameron Reddish were all top-10 picks who never suited up because of injuries or trade technicalities.

Despite a lack of star power, summer league again provided a showcase for young players looking to make a name for themselves. You don’t need to be a first-round pick to stand out in Vegas, as second rounders like Carsen Edwards and Iggy Brazdeikis, as well as undrafted free agent Terence Davis proved.

These are the 11 most impressive rookies we saw in summer league, ranked from last to first.

11. Coby White, G, Chicago Bulls

White was ice cold for most of summer league. He ended his four-game run shooting 33 percent from the field and just 3-of-30 from three-point range. The Bulls hope the sample he showed in college (92nd percentile on spot-ups, 35 percent from three) is more indicative of the type of shooter he’ll be at the start of his career. White also struggled to score at the rim over NBA length, failing to generate enough power to absorb and finish through contact. He simply won’t be an effective player unless his jumper is falling.

It wasn’t all bad for White. He demonstrated his signature ability to play with pace, getting the Chicago offense in position to score early in the shot clock. His open-floor ball handling was particularly impressive and an extension of what he showed at North Carolina. White also made some nifty passes to finish with a 28 percent assist rate in Vegas, like this lefty kick out for a three:

10. R.J. Barrett, G, New York Knicks

Barrett put up some big numbers, but struggled with efficiency, showing many of the same strengths and weaknesses he had at Duke. The same criticism he drew in college for tunnel vision and poor shot selection followed him to Las Vegas, manifested by a lowly 47.6 percent true shooting percentage through four games. Barrett regularly missed open teammates with the ball in his hands and tried to force his own offense rather than making the easy play. He has a long way to go with his decision making before he can successfully initiate offense at the NBA level on a consistent basis.

The silver lining for Knicks fans is that Barrett did get better every game, ending his run in Vegas with a 21-10-8 line in a win vs. the Wizards. Just 19 years old, Barrett is already strong enough physically to finish through contact and get to the foul line. He was also able develop a rapport with second-year center Mitchell Robinson in the pick-and-roll, using the threat of his scoring to set up his teammate for dunks and lay-ins. Barrett is far from a finished product, but he still has the tools for a bright future if he can improve his decision making and perimeter shooting.

21 PTS | 10 AST | 8 REB@RjBarrett6 stuffs the stat sheet as the @nyknicks close out @NBASummerLeague with a win! #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/wPzW4Ytga4

— NBA (@NBA) July 14, 2019

9. Rui Hachimura, F, Washington Wizards

Hachimura scored at Gonzaga and he scored again in summer league, averaging 19.3 points per game on 59 percent true shooting over three games in Vegas. Hachimura does his best work from mid-range, showing soft touch on his jumper out to 18-feet while also having the strength to create separation and finish through contact. He played one of the best games of any rookie in summer league, finishing with 25 points and nine rebounds on 9-of-12 shooting against the Hawks.

Rui Hachimura stole the show tonight in Vegas. 25 points 9 rebounds 2 blocks#WizSummer | @rui_8mura pic.twitter.com/kLWpfSKA3R

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 12, 2019

The question with Hachimura is what he brings to the table outside of scoring. He had only two assists through 95 minutes in Vegas, failing to leverage his scoring ability to make his teammates better. He also didn’t provide much resistance defensively, struggling with his rotations and getting only one steal (it’s worth noting he did have five blocks). Hachimura is talented enough to put up numbers as a rookie on what’s likely to be a miserable Wizards team, but his impact on winning remains a major question mark until he improves as a passer and defender.

8. Terence Davis, G, Toronto Raptors

Davis had a scorching first game in Las Vegas for the Nuggets, which was enough to earn him a guaranteed contract from the Raptors after he declined two-way offers from a number of teams.

Terence Davis poured in 22 PTS in the @nuggets #NBASummer win over the Magic! pic.twitter.com/d7byhDKM5k

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 8, 2019

Despite going undrafted as a senior out of Ole Miss, Davis has the physicality and scoring instincts to carve out an NBA career. A 6’4 guard with a strong frame and explosive athleticism, Davis consistently filled the box score through his three summer league games, finishing with 18.3 points, six rebounds, and five assists per game on a sparkling 61 percent true shooting percentage. He also showed range on his jump shot (41.7 percent on eight attempts per game), impressed as a passer (31.2 percent assist rate), and continued to make plays defensively. He should have an opportunity in Toronto to continue rounding out his game.

7. Iggy Brazdeikis, G, New York Knicks

Brazdeikis was the Knicks’ most consistent and efficient scorer throughout summer league, averaging 18 points per game on 67.4 percent true shooting. He was on fire from the three-point line, going 11-of-19 (58 percent) from behind the arc. Brazdeikis exudes confidence on the offense end, attacking the rim against slower defenders and never being afraid to let his jumper fly if he has a sliver of space.

Ignas Brazdeikis went off in the NBA Summer League for the Knicks: 30 points 11-19 FG 3-5 3PT FG 8 rebounds 2 assists pic.twitter.com/lxn8ZGwqTy

— Michigan in the NBA (@NBAMichigan) July 8, 2019

Brazdeikis even made some nice passes in Vegas, which is considered one of the biggest areas of improvement in his game, finishing with 10 total assists. His ability to score over length at the rim remains a question, but the Knicks have found themselves a steal in the second round as long as Iggy continues to hit his jumpers.

6. Carsen Edwards, G, Boston Celtics

Edwards is a special shooter. It isn’t just his accuracy that’s impressive, it’s his volume and his shot versatility. The Celtics’ guard splashed threes in every conceivable way, whether he was pulling up out of the pick-and-roll as the lead initiator, or whipping around screens and draining threes as a catch-and-shoot threat. Edwards took nine threes per game and made 46.7 percent of them. He ended his run in Las Vegas averaging 19.4 points per game on 64 percent true shooting.

Carsen Edwards put on a show in the 4th He finished with 25 PTS (6-14 3-PT FG)#NBASummer pic.twitter.com/jYsUnoQ78Z

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 13, 2019

Edwards slipped to the top of the second round because he lacks the facilitating chops to play as a traditional point guard and will always be one of the shortest players on the floor at 6’1. It won’t matter if he keeps shooting like this. The Celtics must feel like they got a major steal with the No. 33 overall pick.

5. Tyler Herro, G, Miami Heat

Herro has a chance to be an excellent complementary piece for the Heat. The No. 13 overall pick showed his unique skill as a shooter in Vegas, firing off 8.5 threes per game with smooth pull-ups in transition, off dribble handoffs, and whenever a defender went under a screen. While Herro only made 33.3 percent of his attempts, he did make 96 percent of his free throws. His looks are going to start falling soon. Even the shots that didn’t go in looked good.

Tyler Herro He put up 25 PTS, 7 REB & 5 AST to help the @MiamiHEAT remain undefeated in Las Vegas! #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/pwOUQZyVRy

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 9, 2019

Perhaps the most encouraging thing about Herro’s performance was how impressive he looked in other areas. He was able to score on the fastbreak, he made some smart passes, and held his own defensively. He should fit well in the Miami backcourt next to Jimmy Butler.

4. Grant Williams, F, Boston Celtics

Williams became a cult favorite during the draft process but still slipped all the way to No. 22. Opposing teams are going to regret the day they let the Celtics get him. Williams averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in Vegas, but his impact went far beyond the numbers. Despite being one of the country’s most prolific scorers at Tennessee, Williams has a skill set to be an effective NBA role player.

He showed this on the defensive end by making crisp rotations and forcing turnovers:

Grant Williams causing turnovers by just being a brick wall pic.twitter.com/IdMSLrjeAk

— Basketball Society (@bbsociety_) July 6, 2019

He also did it offensively by showing rare ability to read the floor and pass on the move for a front court player:

Grant Williams excites me a lot. This is a 6'7", 240lb forward initiating pick-and-roll, making the correct read off of a hard gap stunt and with the awareness to relocate and hit an open three. This is not normal. #NBASummerLeague #Celtics pic.twitter.com/56M64p8SkW

— Andrew Kurzeja (@AndrewKurzeja) July 7, 2019

Williams also went 7-of-19 from three, good for 37 percent. If he can keep shooting it like that (he hit 32 percent of his threes last season for the Vols), Boston is going to have a big-time player.

3. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G, New Orleans Pelicans

Alexander-Walker was the most productive rookie in Vegas. The No. 17 overall pick put his dribble-pass-shoot skill set on full display, averaging 24.5 points, six assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game while hitting 40.6 percent of his threes. Alexander-Walker was also terrific at using his length to cause havoc defensively with nearly three steals per game. The Pelicans have a 6’5 guard who should be able to play well off Zion Williamson on both ends of the court.

Keeping Up With The Canadians Nickeil Alexander-Walker | vs. Bulls 23 POINTS 3 THREE POINTERS 8 ASSISTS 3 STEALS 2 BLOCKS#NBASummer | @pelicansNBA pic.twitter.com/2hsHSTOFXj

— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) July 9, 2019

So why is he only No. 3? He still shot just 41.2 percent from the field with 54 percent true shooting, struggling at times to score efficiently inside the arc. His last game in Vegas tanked his percentages when he went 5-of-23 against the Grizzlies. Beyond that, it’s no surprise that Alexander-Walker shined against lesser competition. His lack of explosiveness will be an issue against more athletic NBA players. Still, this was a tremendous debut.

2. Jaxson Hayes, C, New Orleans Pelicans

The term “elite athlete” gets thrown around a lot during the draft process, but it absolutely fits for Hayes. It’s not just his incredible run-and-jump ability, but also his rare coordination and great hands that he developed as a former high school wide receiver and the son of a long-time NFL tight end. He put it all on the display to create the best highlight of summer league.

JAXSON HAYES CLIMBS THE LADDER! #NBARooks#NBASummer @NBATV pic.twitter.com/RYVILdDgOp

— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2019

Whether he’s pushing the break himself or cleaning up for his teammates, there is no precedent for Hayes’ open floor ability as a 7-footer. His production is already showing signs of matching his physical tools. After leading all of DI in true shooting percentage as a freshman at Texas, Hayes again scored efficiently in Vegas

It may take a couple years before Hayes is able to make an impact at the NBA level. He needs to add strength — particularly in his lower body — to handle traditional bigs in the paint. When it happens, there is no telling how high his ceiling might be.

1. Brandon Clarke, F, Memphis Grizzlies

Clarke delivered one of the most statistically dominant college basketball seasons of the decade at Gonzaga, so it should be no surprise that he was also brilliant in summer league. Clarke plays with breathtaking bounce on both ends of the floor, and knows how to deploy it effectively and efficiently. He thrives scoring around the basket as the dive man in the pick-and-roll and thinks a step ahead of everyone else defensively. He even hit 5-of-9 three-pointers in Vegas, which was considered the biggest hole in his game as a draft prospect.

Clarke averaged 14.6 points and 9.8 rebounds on 64 percent true shooting as his team’s primary option on the way to a summer league championship. He’ll be even better surrounded by the rest of the Grizzlies’ excellent young core, where he should excel in the two-man game with Ja Morant and provide double-barrel rim protection next to Jaren Jackson Jr. The future is bright in Memphis.

[takenews-blog1]

BMI is an imperfect measure of well being. Even President Trump’s.

New Post has been published on https://takenews.net/bmi-is-an-imperfect-measure-of-well-being-even-president-trumps/

BMI is an imperfect measure of well being. Even President Trump’s.

Persons are questioning President Trump’s body weight as a part of the newly coined on-line “girther” motion, after the outcomes of his first bodily as president have been launched Tuesday.

A play on the “birther” motion — the conspiracy concept that Barack Obama was born outdoors of america, an concept Trump helped perpetuate — “girthers” don’t imagine that Trump’s physician, Ronny Jackson, reported the president’s true weight. They’re even demanding to see Trump’s “girth certificates.”

I’ll give 100 thousand to Trump’s favourite charity if he’ll step on an correct scale with an neutral medical skilled, okayed by each of us. For actual. #Girther #GirtherMovement

In a press convention Tuesday, Jackson stated Trump is 6-foot-Three and 239 kilos — one pound shy of an weight problems classification, based on the physique mass index, a measure of weight problems that makes use of an individual’s weight divided by their top squared. (For those who’re curious, you may test your BMI utilizing this on-line calculator.)

That may imply Trump’s BMI is 29.9, simply wanting the 30 cutoff that may place him within the overweight BMI class.

So Dr. Ronny Jackson says Trump is 6′ Three” & 239lbs

That makes his BMI 29.9

These are the BMI classifications Regular weight: BMI is 18.5 to 24.9 Obese: BMI is 25 to 29.9 Overweight: BMI is 30 or extra

Appears to me like they lied simply sufficient so Trump would not be thought of overweight.

Trump’s close to weight problems, based on his BMI, has stirred hypothesis over whether or not Jackson is mendacity about Trump’s weight or glossing over the reality about his well being.

Reminder that earlier physicals many years in the past put Trump top at 6’2”. The 6’Three” top makes a distinction on his BMI from obese to overweight https://t.co/iHIsJjustT

Nevertheless it’s price remembering that BMI is an imperfect measure of weight problems and well being, and it has been for a very long time. Meaning pictures evaluating Trump to athletes which are circulating on-line are unfair and deceptive.

You may’t essentially have a look at an image of an individual and work out which BMI class they match into, or choose their well being from their obvious weight, particularly an older individual like 71-year-old Trump.

We do have an weight problems and obese downside within the US, and there’s good purpose for medical doctors to have measures to establish these issues. Based on the Nationwide Institutes of Well being, “The upper your BMI, the upper your danger for sure ailments akin to coronary heart illness, hypertension, sort 2 diabetes, gallstones, respiration issues, and sure cancers.” That’s why medical doctors are inclined to make use of BMI with their sufferers.

Dr. Ronny Jackson is lying when he says Trump’s BMI is under 30. Andrew Luck: Ht. 6’4” Wt. 240lbs BMI: 29.2 Trump: Ht. 6’3 Wt:239 BMI: 29.8 pic.twitter.com/yoK1IILwNC

— AddictionDoc (@doctagee) January 17, 2018

However BMI has loads of limitations. Its major flaw is that it’s an oblique measure of physique fats that doesn’t keep in mind necessary particulars about age, intercourse, bone construction, and fats distribution, one examine within the Worldwide Journal of Weight problems defined. Once more, it’s simply two numbers: weight divided by top squared.

This may result in misdiagnoses for fairly intuitive causes, particularly in older folks, the researchers wrote. “An individual’s proportion of physique fats is understood to extend with age, whereas muscle mass decreases, however the individual’s weight and top don’t essentially mirror such modifications in physique fats and muscle mass. Some aged individuals who’re portly however have low muscle mass have regular and even low BMI scores, an underestimation of physique fats.”

Based on the outcomes of his bodily, Trump is outwardly the very same top and weight as Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso.

According to the results of his physical, Trump is apparently the exact same height and weight as Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso. pic.twitter.com/O5z65HiKCk

— Paul Fairie (@paulisci) January 16, 2018

Conversely, muscular and athletic of us — together with actors akin to Tom Cruise — could also be positioned within the obese and overweight classes, since their lean muscle can weight quite a bit.

That’s why somebody with a low muscle mass who seems obese can have the identical BMI — and even the identical body weight — as a bodybuilder. That’s additionally why the pictures evaluating Trump to athletes which are circulating on-line are deceptive.

However even with its flaws, BMI is certainly not a ineffective measure. First, it’s not at all times incorrect. As NIH weight problems researcher Kevin Corridor defined within the Washington Put up, “Regardless of its limitations and infamous counter-examples, BMI … accurately categorizes folks as having extra physique fats greater than 80 % of the time.”

Second, no good various has but caught on. Individuals have proposed extra correct measures of physique fats, like MRI scans or “underwater weighing” — wherein sufferers are submerged in a tank of water to calculate their physique quantity, density, and physique fats. And since researchers know “belly weight problems” (or stomach fats) is very problematic for well being, waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio has additionally been proposed.

The one factor noteworthy in regards to the #girther motion is that it is as idiotic as its #birther namesake, although it certain is doing a kick-ass job at perpetuating fats shaming, weight hate, and gluttony/sloth narratives.

However MRIs are costly, and “underwater weighing” is each pricey and labor-intensive. Waist measurements will be error-prone, since there’s no normal approach to do them.

So BMI persists as a measurement. However we should always simply keep in mind that it’s not the ultimate reply about an individual’s well being — even the president’s. And we undoubtedly shouldn’t use BMI to disgrace folks. As Yoni Freedhoff, an weight problems physician primarily based in Canada, wrote on Twitter, the BMI-fueled girther motion is “certain is doing a kick-ass job at perpetuating fats shaming, weight hate, and gluttony/sloth narratives.”

[takenews-blog1]

BMI is an imperfect measure of well being. Even President Trump’s.

New Post has been published on https://takenews.net/bmi-is-an-imperfect-measure-of-well-being-even-president-trumps/

BMI is an imperfect measure of well being. Even President Trump’s.

Persons are questioning President Trump’s body weight as a part of the newly coined on-line “girther” motion, after the outcomes of his first bodily as president have been launched Tuesday.

A play on the “birther” motion — the conspiracy concept that Barack Obama was born outdoors of america, an concept Trump helped perpetuate — ��girthers” don’t imagine that Trump’s physician, Ronny Jackson, reported the president’s true weight. They’re even demanding to see Trump’s “girth certificates.”

I’ll give 100 thousand to Trump’s favourite charity if he’ll step on an correct scale with an neutral medical skilled, okayed by each of us. For actual. #Girther #GirtherMovement

In a press convention Tuesday, Jackson stated Trump is 6-foot-Three and 239 kilos — one pound shy of an weight problems classification, based on the physique mass index, a measure of weight problems that makes use of an individual’s weight divided by their top squared. (For those who’re curious, you may test your BMI utilizing this on-line calculator.)

That may imply Trump’s BMI is 29.9, simply wanting the 30 cutoff that may place him within the overweight BMI class.

So Dr. Ronny Jackson says Trump is 6′ Three” & 239lbs

That makes his BMI 29.9

These are the BMI classifications Regular weight: BMI is 18.5 to 24.9 Obese: BMI is 25 to 29.9 Overweight: BMI is 30 or extra

Appears to me like they lied simply sufficient so Trump would not be thought of overweight.

Trump’s close to weight problems, based on his BMI, has stirred hypothesis over whether or not Jackson is mendacity about Trump’s weight or glossing over the reality about his well being.

Reminder that earlier physicals many years in the past put Trump top at 6’2”. The 6’Three” top makes a distinction on his BMI from obese to overweight https://t.co/iHIsJjustT

Nevertheless it’s price remembering that BMI is an imperfect measure of weight problems and well being, and it has been for a very long time. Meaning pictures evaluating Trump to athletes which are circulating on-line are unfair and deceptive.

You may’t essentially have a look at an image of an individual and work out which BMI class they match into, or choose their well being from their obvious weight, particularly an older individual like 71-year-old Trump.

We do have an weight problems and obese downside within the US, and there’s good purpose for medical doctors to have measures to establish these issues. Based on the Nationwide Institutes of Well being, “The upper your BMI, the upper your danger for sure ailments akin to coronary heart illness, hypertension, sort 2 diabetes, gallstones, respiration issues, and sure cancers.” That’s why medical doctors are inclined to make use of BMI with their sufferers.

Dr. Ronny Jackson is lying when he says Trump’s BMI is under 30. Andrew Luck: Ht. 6’4” Wt. 240lbs BMI: 29.2 Trump: Ht. 6’3 Wt:239 BMI: 29.8 pic.twitter.com/yoK1IILwNC

— AddictionDoc (@doctagee) January 17, 2018

However BMI has loads of limitations. Its major flaw is that it’s an oblique measure of physique fats that doesn’t keep in mind necessary particulars about age, intercourse, bone construction, and fats distribution, one examine within the Worldwide Journal of Weight problems defined. Once more, it’s simply two numbers: weight divided by top squared.

This may result in misdiagnoses for fairly intuitive causes, particularly in older folks, the researchers wrote. “An individual’s proportion of physique fats is understood to extend with age, whereas muscle mass decreases, however the individual’s weight and top don’t essentially mirror such modifications in physique fats and muscle mass. Some aged individuals who’re portly however have low muscle mass have regular and even low BMI scores, an underestimation of physique fats.”

Based on the outcomes of his bodily, Trump is outwardly the very same top and weight as Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso.

According to the results of his physical, Trump is apparently the exact same height and weight as Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso. pic.twitter.com/O5z65HiKCk

— Paul Fairie (@paulisci) January 16, 2018

Conversely, muscular and athletic of us — together with actors akin to Tom Cruise — could also be positioned within the obese and overweight classes, since their lean muscle can weight quite a bit.

That’s why somebody with a low muscle mass who seems obese can have the identical BMI — and even the identical body weight — as a bodybuilder. That’s additionally why the pictures evaluating Trump to athletes which are circulating on-line are deceptive.

However even with its flaws, BMI is certainly not a ineffective measure. First, it’s not at all times incorrect. As NIH weight problems researcher Kevin Corridor defined within the Washington Put up, “Regardless of its limitations and infamous counter-examples, BMI … accurately categorizes folks as having extra physique fats greater than 80 % of the time.”

Second, no good various has but caught on. Individuals have proposed extra correct measures of physique fats, like MRI scans or “underwater weighing” — wherein sufferers are submerged in a tank of water to calculate their physique quantity, density, and physique fats. And since researchers know “belly weight problems” (or stomach fats) is very problematic for well being, waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio has additionally been proposed.

The one factor noteworthy in regards to the #girther motion is that it is as idiotic as its #birther namesake, although it certain is doing a kick-ass job at perpetuating fats shaming, weight hate, and gluttony/sloth narratives.

However MRIs are costly, and “underwater weighing” is each pricey and labor-intensive. Waist measurements will be error-prone, since there’s no normal approach to do them.

So BMI persists as a measurement. However we should always simply keep in mind that it’s not the ultimate reply about an individual’s well being — even the president’s. And we undoubtedly shouldn’t use BMI to disgrace folks. As Yoni Freedhoff, an weight problems physician primarily based in Canada, wrote on Twitter, the BMI-fueled girther motion is “certain is doing a kick-ass job at perpetuating fats shaming, weight hate, and gluttony/sloth narratives.”