Hi guys! Well, the title of this post says it all. BMI isn't everything. For the past year I've been shooting for a healthy BMI. My goal? A BMI of 24. Normal BMI for my height (5'4") is between 18.5-24.9. So to attain a BMI of 24 (which is the top of the healthy BMI range) is 140lbs. Yeah, I'm still just sitting pretty at 155lbs. 15 lbs from goal. GREAT. Just GREAT! GRRR!
See my frustration? So I tell my Chiropractor about this. (My chiropractor is amazing by the way!) And he suggests we try a body fat percentage test. So I did. My body fat percentage was 25%. The body fat percentage for a FIT woman should be between 21-24%, and for an average normal weight woman should be between 24-31%. So by body fat percentage, I have maybe 5lbs to loose to be in the Fit category.
For REAL? Apparently, I am big boned! LOL! What BMI doesn't take into account is your frame size, your age, or even the amount of breast tissue you have. I want to scream, "BMI, you don't know me!" (You know, like those trashy people on Jerry Springer used to yell at the audience when they would get booed for being tramps.) Anyway, all this made me realize, that BMI just isn't my best tool for calculating what my ideal weight should be.
In other news, I had my one year post surgery checkup the other day. The Dr. was very impressed with my progress. They even asked me to come speak at one of their informational seminars this Saturday morning. (no pressure!) So right now I'm compiling photos for them to use in my presentation. Fun fun. Its not so fun looking at photos of my old self. I barely recognize the person I was. Its crazy. I'll let you know how the speaking thing goes next week. :)
Today's weight:155lbs
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Haters Gonna Hate
Ok, so I know the title is kind of Ghetto. Well, really ghetto, but its how I'm feeling. Here goes:
I haven't blogged in months. One of the main reasons is because I've gotten a lot of negative comments. Not on the blog, mainly other places, but still. At this point I weigh 155lbs. I've officially lost 100lbs. But apparently, you can't please everybody. Hence, Haters gonna Hate.
I've recently gotten comments like,"Stop losing weight! You're getting too skinny!" Um, I'm still 10lbs overweight according to BMI, so I promise, I am not wasting away here. My favorite comment came from a family member. It went something like this, "Wow. I thought you would look a lot thinner, but you do look 100 times better than you did when you were really fat. Maybe I should get that surgery." Um, thanks? Said family member might weigh about 170lbs soaking wet. Luckily I'm not really close to this person, and can easily ignore them.
Sometimes I want to scream, "look here bitches! If you can't say anything nice, then shut up!" And since when did my weight/size become anyone else's business? I guess I thought that by blogging, I had somehow invited people to make those comments. But after talking with my dear friends Kristy and Bryanna, I realized that it's on them. They're the ones being rude. Just because I tell the world how I'm feeling, and what I weigh, it's not an invitation for criticism. So there, that's my excuse for not blogging in a nutshell!
But I'm back! In my size 8 jeans, showing my crazy nutty self again. Hoping to update at least once a week!
Today's Weight: 155
Total Loss: 101 lbs
I haven't blogged in months. One of the main reasons is because I've gotten a lot of negative comments. Not on the blog, mainly other places, but still. At this point I weigh 155lbs. I've officially lost 100lbs. But apparently, you can't please everybody. Hence, Haters gonna Hate.
I've recently gotten comments like,"Stop losing weight! You're getting too skinny!" Um, I'm still 10lbs overweight according to BMI, so I promise, I am not wasting away here. My favorite comment came from a family member. It went something like this, "Wow. I thought you would look a lot thinner, but you do look 100 times better than you did when you were really fat. Maybe I should get that surgery." Um, thanks? Said family member might weigh about 170lbs soaking wet. Luckily I'm not really close to this person, and can easily ignore them.
Sometimes I want to scream, "look here bitches! If you can't say anything nice, then shut up!" And since when did my weight/size become anyone else's business? I guess I thought that by blogging, I had somehow invited people to make those comments. But after talking with my dear friends Kristy and Bryanna, I realized that it's on them. They're the ones being rude. Just because I tell the world how I'm feeling, and what I weigh, it's not an invitation for criticism. So there, that's my excuse for not blogging in a nutshell!
But I'm back! In my size 8 jeans, showing my crazy nutty self again. Hoping to update at least once a week!
Today's Weight: 155
Total Loss: 101 lbs
Monday, October 15, 2012
90 Pounds Down!
So today I have officially lost 90lbs. That's a small person! (A very small person, but a small person at that!) My energy level is amazing, and I'm feeling great! I can eat just about anything I want, as long as its healthy. Fried foods, sweets, and basic junk food make me feel bad. Mainly just give me a headache and make me really tired, so I avoid them. No biggie, they don't taste as good as they used to anyway. And excuse my frankness, but after the way Cracker Barrell's Hash Brown Casserole treated my tummy the other day, I'm convinced that it now tastes like crap. LOL!
I'm working on my fall and winter wardrobe, and its so fun to be able to buy long sweaters to wear with leggings, and tall boots that will actually zip over my calves! Oh, and I was out taking pictures of a High School Senior boy the other day, and two guys totally hit on me! They kept making comments to the guy I was photographing like, "If I were you I'd be taking pictures of her!" Now, I'm not saying I thrive on cheesy pickup lines, or that I even liked it. But I am saying its been a long time since anyone besides my husband hit on me. :)
I'm working on my fall and winter wardrobe, and its so fun to be able to buy long sweaters to wear with leggings, and tall boots that will actually zip over my calves! Oh, and I was out taking pictures of a High School Senior boy the other day, and two guys totally hit on me! They kept making comments to the guy I was photographing like, "If I were you I'd be taking pictures of her!" Now, I'm not saying I thrive on cheesy pickup lines, or that I even liked it. But I am saying its been a long time since anyone besides my husband hit on me. :)
Totally Blurry picture, but cute outfit!
Today's Weight: 166 lbs
Total Lost: 90 lbs!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Wow!
Ok, so I've only lost 1 lb since my last post. (Ugh!) But, my body is loosing inches, so that's awesome news! (I'm hoping I'm gaining back some muscle mass, and loosing fat at the same time. Hopefully.) Overall I feel really good! No more pain from the gallbladder! I'm hoping it cools off soon so I can start walking/jogging in the evenings again.
Anyway, I have a before and after comparison picture for you! Here it is! The before is from December 2011. The after is from Elliot's 2nd Birthday party on September 1st.
Anyway, I have a before and after comparison picture for you! Here it is! The before is from December 2011. The after is from Elliot's 2nd Birthday party on September 1st.
Today's Weight: 174
Total Loss: 82lbs
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Picture Time!
Ok, Before I post the latest pictures, I thought I'd give an update as to where I am in my weight loss journey. :) Here goes!
I've plateaued. Again. Been sitting steady at 175 for a week now. Damn plateaus!
I went shopping for new jeans the other day. I'm wearing a size 11 at Maurices, and a size 32 in Silver Jeans. (Roughly an 11/12) I haven't worn a size 12 since the 10th grade. Yay!
The sales lady at Maurices told me I have tiny legs. (First time anything on my body has EVER been called tiny!)
In shirts, I'm wearing Larges and some Mediums.
In dresses I'm wearing a 12
I constantly have people asking me if weight loss surgery is for them. And yes Lynn, this section is for you! (among other people) I'm going to answer you with a series of questions. If you can say yes to most of these questions, then weight loss surgery is definitely for you!
SO
Is your BMI into the Obese category? (Above 32?)
Are you feeling sluggish and tired?
Does your weight prohibit you from doing activities that you want to do?
Are you ashamed of the way you look?
Is your weight causing health problems?
Are you willing to completely change the way you eat? (Especially if you see immediate results?)
Are you depressed? (Loosing weight dramatically helps depression symptoms!)
Are you ready to look good and feel good about yourself?
If you answered yes to most of the above questions, then weight loss surgery is definitely for you! I would do it again tomorrow. I honestly want to stop every obese person I see and tell them about it! (I don't, because I realize some people are totally happy being overweight, and that's ok!) But if you want to feel better, look better, have more energy, play with your kids, and be crazy happy, DO IT! If you health insurance doesn't cover it, start a savings account and pay out of pocket! IT IS WORTH IT!
Today's weight: 175 lbs
Total Loss: 81 lbs
Monday, August 6, 2012
How its Going
Hi! Well, I got past the big number drop! The day of surgery (to have my gallbladder removed), which was last Friday, I stepped on the scale at the hospital and it said 179! Eeek! Then of course I had surgery, which went well, and gained about 5 lbs just of fluid and bloat. Ugh. But today I stepped on the scale and it was down to 178! I'm so excited!!!!
Only 38 more pounds to go to my goal! And next week, after my post op appointment, I start going to the gym. I've signed up for a Power Up class, which is a lot like a boot camp class. I need it. I need someone in my face telling me I'm strong. I need someone to yell at me. I need someone to tell me I'm not working hard enough. Because honestly, I'm not. I need to work out. I was doing really well until it got over 100 degrees around the 1st of July, and has stayed there ever since. Even at 8 PM, its still around 94 degrees outside. That's just too hot to walk or run for that matter. So now, I'll go to the air conditioned gym, and hopefully the weight will come off quicker again. :)
Today's Weight: 178
Total Loss: 78lbs
Only 38 more pounds to go to my goal! And next week, after my post op appointment, I start going to the gym. I've signed up for a Power Up class, which is a lot like a boot camp class. I need it. I need someone in my face telling me I'm strong. I need someone to yell at me. I need someone to tell me I'm not working hard enough. Because honestly, I'm not. I need to work out. I was doing really well until it got over 100 degrees around the 1st of July, and has stayed there ever since. Even at 8 PM, its still around 94 degrees outside. That's just too hot to walk or run for that matter. So now, I'll go to the air conditioned gym, and hopefully the weight will come off quicker again. :)
Today's Weight: 178
Total Loss: 78lbs
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