For decades, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has served as a flawed and often misleading yardstick for health. It fails to distinguish between fat and muscle—meaning a highly fit, muscular woman can be categorized as “overweight”—and ignores the critical internal and functional aspects of wellness. True health is holistic, empowering, and far more tangible than a number derived from a height-to-weight ratio. It’s time to redefine wellness and examine the genuine signs of a healthy female body beyond BMI.

Indicator 1: Functional Strength and Stamina

Health is not a static measure of size; it is a measure of capability…