BMI and waist circumference - should I lose weight?

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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Hello Jordan

I am male, 28yo, 82kg (181lbs) bodyweight with a 94cm (37") waist. I just measured by BMI - 29.1.

To have a ‘healthy’ BMI I should be between 52.2kg and 70.6kg. Based on the Navy calculator I am about 23% body fat.

I have 2 years of strength training and powerlifting experience and have competed in one powerlifting meet (2018). I am by no means jacked or an elite powerlifter, with PRs of Squat 195kg/Bench 113kg/Deadlift 210kg at this body weight.

I have no ambitions or chances of being a world champion athlete. As such, should I lose some (or many) kilos to get into the low risk BMI category?

Visually, I believe most of my fat is around the abdomen and thighs if that is useful info.

Background: I was very overweight in 2017 (97kg) but slowly cut down to 82kg where I have maintained weight for about 12 months.

Thank you,

Jared

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Your waist suggests you’re not at an increased risk from carrying too much body fat. If you want to be leaner, that’s a personal decision :slight_smile: