When DH applied for the Air Force they said his BMI was just above average and that he should lose 5-10kg. But no matter what he did, he could not. He was going to the gym every day. He went back and they said his BMI was even higher. They said he needed to lose more (they still accepted him though) but he couldnt because he had more muscle than fat which is heavier than fat. He is an average person and it does not work for him. So i think the defence force and police academy etc need to wake up to this that is just does not work for everyone. I mean imagine someone like one of those huge footballers going to apply for the defence force. I know that some of them have a BMI of 35 and over! But they dont look like they have any fat on them! I doubt they are going to be turned down for that fact. It's rediculous!

*off my soap box now*