Yikes !

My BMI is 27.3.


What is a BMI ?

What does it mean ?

I took a few paragraphs from an article that I found on the net.

Go here to read the entire article: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/about_adult_BMI.htm


What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat, such as underwater weighing and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).1, 2 BMI can be considered an alternative for direct measures of body fat. Additionally, BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.


How is BMI used?
BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults. However, BMI is not a diagnostic tool. For example, a person may have a high BMI. However, to determine if excess weight is a health risk, a healthcare provider would need to perform further assessments. These assessments might include skinfold thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical activity, family history, and other appropriate health screenings.


Interpretation of BMI for adults
For adults 20 years old and older, BMI is interpreted using standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. For children and teens, on the other hand, the interpretation of BMI is both age- and sex-specific. For more information about interpretation for children and teens, visit Child and Teen BMI Calculator.

The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table.


BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese


For example, here are the weight ranges, the corresponding BMI ranges, and the weight status categories for a sample height.

What are the health consequences of overweight and obesity for adults?
The BMI ranges are based on the relationship between body weight and disease and death.5 Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including the following: 6

Hypertension
Dyslipidemia (for example, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides)
Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Osteoarthritis
Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

I suppose I should just get to the facts about my stats and get that outta the way right now.

Yup, get the dirty details out in the open !

I am 38, 5'5 and weigh 164 pounds. Yikes ! That is the heaviest I have been ...

and you wanna know something?

It may not seem like a lot to lose but for me it's a mountain to climb ( remember I'm a food addict). Hey, the first step is admitting it right ?

Oh yeah, back to the stats ....

I take a size 12 and let's just say I'm quite blessed (yeah, right) in the booty department. Thanks to Mom ..;)

I am aiming for a 24 pound loss of weight over the next couple of months. I joined a programme that will help me with this goal weight.

It entails eating a certain healthy menu for 6 days and on the 7th I am allowed to sin. So much for stopping and smellin' the roses. I'll be wishing time away my friends on this "non diet".

WHAT I DID TODAY :

Went to the GYM ( 20 minutes on the stepper and 10 on the bike)
Circuit Train for 15 minutes and a 40 minute walk with the loves of my life ( my son and daughter).
I haven't started my new menu yet.
Have to grocery shop but plan to start in the next two days.


My new favorite quote:

I can and I will.

Just what am I doing here ???

Ok ....so I have tried soooooo many diets .

Dare I admit this live??

Weight Watchers , points, no points , Aitken's, low carb, cleansing diets, 8 weeks to optimum health etc.

Trust me, the list goes on and we could be here alllllll night.

The truth is, I love food.

I'm an addict you see.

I'm an emotional eater , a social eater, a binge eater .

Hell, I love food and food loves me ...

well actually, it loves my thighs to be more precise ....

I've dieted all of my adult life and just when I think I've fought the fat dragon and won.

It comes back with vengeance and I'm back to square one ....

So now, I've decided to try to blog my way back to a healthier me.

That's right ...I am committing myself to blogging until I drop my backside .....all 30 pounds of it.

Yup, I'm out there .....I'm flippin', I'm floppin' ......

and

you know what ???

I feel damned exposed .....

( thank God I'm not though ....cause it's not pretty)

I'm glad you are along for the ride .....

Just don't offer me a cupcake .....ok ???

You might just lose your finger .......

Ok .........time for this princess to suck it up ....so to speak .....

Bring on the carrotts ....

It's show time .....