BMI is not always a valid gauge. It does not take into account above average muscle mass. My BMI says that I am obese. I have, maybe, 20 extra pounds on me. If

BMI is not always a valid gauge. It does not take into account above average muscle mass. My BMI says that I am obese. I have, maybe, 20 extra pounds on me. If I lost that, I would be abs-in-your-face shredded (or very near it).