beyond BMI

We’ve all heard it — “Check your BMI to see if you’re healthy.” For decades, that simple equation of weight and height has shaped how society — and even healthcare — defines what’s “normal.” But what if the very number we’ve been taught to trust doesn’t actually reflect our health at all? For many individuals — particularly those recovering from eating disorders — BMI can distort reality, fueling shame and distraction instead of supporting healing and balance. Why BMI Falls