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Topic: RE: BMI - sighhhhhhhhhhhh
Hey linda what is your waist size I was watching OPRAH the other day and this dr came on and said that womens waist to be healty should be under 32 and men should be under 40 he said instead of focusing on weight numbers focus on size of your waist and that is a way to determine health also. How tall are you? I am 5"7 and 182 now that I have gained 10 lbs but people tell me if I lose anymore I would look sick but I want to at least lose another 20 lbs if not 30
Topic: body image
hi all! i was wondering how many of us have altered images of ourselfs. i am a size 4 but still see myself as a size28. any ideas on how to get over this? i am already seeing a therapist. thanks
heather
Topic: RE: BMI - sighhhhhhhhhhhh
Linda I so feel your frustration. I too am over weight according to my bmi. One of the ways the scale at my surgeons office measures is by body fat. My body fat components are right in line with where I should be. I still want to lose, because I would like to maintain at 150-155 and I am very aware of bounce back weight.
I have a male friend that I work with. A few years ago I remember him telling me that his Dr. said that he needed to loose a lot of weight. He is 6' 2 " tall and over 50 years old. His Dr. had him go down to 195 lbs from about 225. I was shocked at how terrible he looked. At that time I realized that this BMI thing and the "right weight" for some was very subjective.
One of the replies has a web site that will tell you what your average weight is to the rest of the world. I was thrilled to learn that I am about 17 pounds lighter than the average 43 year old woman.... that works for me.
find what makes you happy. I think a lot of us have a primary goal that we think that we are happy with and then will drop it down once we get there. I know when I first started this whole process the thought of getting to size 16 thrilled me. I knew that I would be happy with that.... lol.... now I wouldn't dream of getting to 14. I say I am a size 12, I wear a 10-12 but mostly 12's. Until I am in an 8-10 I won't say I am a 10.
remember above all be happy....
You have done a great job
donna
You have done a great job
donna Topic: RE: Secret Santa Exchange -
I think this is a great idea. I would love to be involved.
Heather
Topic: RE: Snacking
Careful Careful! Stop it now because I am up 10 lbs and its harder to stop the snacking so get control of your emotions now before its too late. I have been fighting it for because I am stressed, it creeps up on you and before you know it you are out of control. Get those 100 calories snacks if you have to to control the portions, stay away from the chips and eat pretzels, my doctor said I don't even eat chips. Hope this helps.
Topic: RE: just for fun...
I found time today
Nick name -- Bobby Ann
Birthday-- 12/04/57
Birthplace --Limestone ,Maine
Current Location --Fairborn, Ohio
Eye Color - Dark Brown
Hair Color --brownish frosted
Height --5'8"
Right Handed or Left Handed --right
Your Heritage --Indian
The Shoes You Wore Today --Black Ankle Boots
Your Weakness-- Beer Godd looking men
Your Fears-- loosing my family gaining weight back Dieing young
Your Perfect Pizza- Maxed out
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year-- 145 pounds....
Your Most Overused Phrase On Instant Messenger---lol
Thoughts First Waking Up-- I feel like ****
Your Best Physical Feature-- eyes, Now Body and Curves and breast and hair
Your Bedtime-- 11-1130
Your Most Missed Memory-- My Beautiful Mother
Pepsi or Coke --None
MacDonalds or Burger King-- MCD's
Single or Group Dates- group dates.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea -- Lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla-- Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee-- coffee
Do you Smoke--No
Do you Swear-- yes
Do you Sing-- No
Do you Shower Daily-- Yes I bath
Have you Been in Love-- NO I dont know what it is
Do you want to go to College/ have you a degree? Yes Technical degree
Do you want to get Married/ if married how long? married 12 years.
Do you belive in yourself-- No
Do you get Motion Sickness-- yes
Do you think you are Attractive-- yes.
Are you a Health Freak-- Now I am
Do you get along with your Parents/family-- I do my best
Do you like Thunderstorms-- no i hate them i am a scared of them.
Do you play an Instrument -No
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol-- Not anymore
In the past month have you Smoked--No
In the past month have you been on Drugs--nope
In the past month have you gone on a Date/ spouse counts--no kids -- Yes ( This is a secret)
In the past month have you gone to a Mall-- yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos--no
In the past month have you eaten Sushi-- no
In the past month have you been on Stage-- no...
In the past month have you been Dumped--no
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping-- no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything--no
Ever been Drunk-- Yes Many times
Ever been called a Tease-- yes....
Ever been Beaten up-- Yes...
Ever Shoplifted-- yes when i was younger
How do you want to Die-- Im my sleep
What do you want to be when you Grow Up/ if grown are you happy with your career? I want to be healthy and a better person and find myself
What country would you most like to Visit-- sweeden
Number of Drugs I have taken-- I plead the 5th !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Number of CDs I own- alot
Number of Piercings two one in each ear... 6
Number of Tattoos--3
Best Clothing Style--juniors now Skinny jeans tight shirts
In a Boy/Girl...
Favorite Eye Color rown
Favorite Hair Color brown
Short or Long Hair- shoulder lenght
Height 5-10-6feet
Weight 185-195
Topic: RE: BMI - sighhhhhhhhhhhh
I did finally get down to a normal BMI...Want to know where the weight came from? MY Boobs. The difference between 175 and 167 for me was almost nothing in waist but 2 cup sizes in bust. So normal BMI isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Topic: RE: BMI - sighhhhhhhhhhhh
You're doing FABULOUS!!!
I have lost 155 lbs & 142.5 inches as of today, and I am STILL OBESE!!!
Go figure...
I will probably have to settle with at BEST overweight....
But ya know what??? I've added YEARS to my life, and LOST a whole person!! *** well a normal sized perosn.... LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tanya
358/203/185 ?? 5'6"
Topic: RE: BMI - sighhhhhhhhhhhh
BMI is just a rule of thumb......it's useful in accessing a degree of overweight or underweight as long as other factors are taken into account.
Keep in mind that:
Arnold Schwartzenager and Tom Cruise are "obese" if you go only by BMI.
EVERY Bariatric surgeon I have met has a BMI higher than 25.
As people who have been MO, we have heavier bones, and excess skin that aren't included in the BMI Calculator.
Health is the most important thing, and that's something only you & your bloodwork can truly assess.
jacjac
on 11/14/06 2:38 pm - apo, ae, NY
on 11/14/06 2:38 pm - apo, ae, NY
Topic: RE: BMI - sighhhhhhhhhhhh
Linda,
I so get it. I cannot believe the BMI is a good indicator of HEALTH and my nutritionist agrees. There is apparently a "new" measure for what is healthy: Hips to waist ratio which is "supposed" to determine( according to the "professsionals") how healthy you are. I like this one better because according to this measure, I am healthy at 160. The BMI has me about 15 pounds overweight!! Try googling hips to waist ratio and you will find a website that will help you figure out how to do this and see how "healthy" you are according to this measure. I agree with Donna Mae though, it really is about how you FEEL not the number on a scale or even the hips to waist ratio crap. I have decided to accept that I will be a little overweight but healthier than MOST adults my age: 44, No medication except vitamins and able to run 4 miles a day, eating a healthy diet and active!! What more can one want in life!!
Believe me, I understand the importance of the BMI and despite loosing 115 pounds still have what I call "FAT DAYS" when I feel like I never lost an ounce.
Keep your Chin up and appreciate all you have done for yourself and CONGRATULATIONS on your success. HUGS, jacqueline
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