When I began my journey in June 2010, my BMI rating was 38.89. I was already experiencing health related issues due to my weight.
35.0-39.9 = Severely Obese 30.0-34.9 = Obese 25.0-29.9 = Overweight
18.5-24.9 = HEALTHY
As of January 17, 2011 I am now at a BMI rating of 29.58.
I never thought I would be SO PROUD to say... "I'm overweight!!" I have come down 2 levels on the BMI rating scale. My chances of health related problems due to weight have decreased dramatically.
I'm coming for you 24.9!
That's super! Keep up the good work, but at the same time don't put all of your energy into looking at the BMI. I don't know how they came up with it, but it's a race of toothpicks. Back in high school, I was literally a toothpick, and the BMI had me as being overweight. Huh?!
ReplyDeleteIn conclusion, do it for yourself, not what some chart says.