Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Vicki, Count your weight back one lb at a time: 154, 153, etc to find out where you become a 24 BMI. That is where you will be " normal " weight. For example, for me it is 129. If I am 130 or above, that is 25 or " over weight " . At least, until I get to 26! lol Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I did that and its like 140 something which would be too thin for me. I dont want to look sickly and for me, that weight would not look good. I can send you a recent shot of me, or to a bunch of you guys to see what you think. I always need an honest opinion and not everyone out there will give it. I know you guys will be brutually honest...........lol V- mjs93311 wrote: Vicki, Count your weight back one lb at a time: 154, 153, etc to find out where you become a 24 BMI. That is where you will be " normal " weight. For example, for me it is 129. If I am 130 or above, that is 25 or " over weight " . At least, until I get to 26! lol Marta **** and Vicki Plough **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Vicki The BMI standards are a bit arbitrary. The reason a bmi of 25 trips into the overweight category is because it has been determined that Health risks " can " begin at that slight level of extra weight. Now...take a deep breath. You are a DS patient! Dr. K says we reap the benefit of a lower Bmi even when we don't reach the under 25 bmi. You are right...your weight is just fine. (I've seen the pictures). We have to keep in mind that carrying the extra weight for years has caused some body changes...like bones weighing more, organs enlarge as we enlarged, skin mass is more and skin weighs alot! For some of us a BMI of under 25 would be toooooo thin and unhealthy. Dr. K has stated repeatedly over the years that we are better off weighing a bit too much than being underweight. You are healthy, Active, no diabetes, no high cholesterol....and a size 10! FABULOUS doll...you have made it HAPPEN, YOU ROCK! Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yes- the calculator tends to be misleading but unfortunately most of us are a slave to numbers. I remember Dr. K saying that his BMI showed him being overweight. I was floored after hearing that our slim and trim Dr. K was considered overweight by BMI standards..................lol So thank you for your kind words- you are so sweet. Can you come live with me so you can always say these things to me??????????? lol. does all the time but it helps to hear from some brutally honest DS'ers. I sitll love you even though you weigh less and wear a size 6. I usually dont like people like you.....................KIDDING. Love and hugs- Vicki Jo wrote: Vicki The BMI standards are a bit arbitrary. The reason a bmi of 25 trips into the overweight category is because it has been determined that Health risks " can " begin at that slight level of extra weight. Now...take a deep breath. You are a DS patient! Dr. K says we reap the benefit of a lower Bmi even when we don't reach the under 25 bmi. You are right...your weight is just fine. (I've seen the pictures). We have to keep in mind that carrying the extra weight for years has caused some body changes...like bones weighing more, organs enlarge as we enlarged, skin mass is more and skin weighs alot! For some of us a BMI of under 25 would be toooooo thin and unhealthy. Dr. K has stated repeatedly over the years that we are better off weighing a bit too much than being underweight. You are healthy, Active, no diabetes, no high cholesterol....and a size 10! FABULOUS doll...you have made it HAPPEN, YOU ROCK! Hugs Jo **** and Vicki Plough **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am healthy otherwise, so their scale of what is a healthy BMI > and saying I am obese can take a flying leap. > Pearl ================================== Pearl A bmi of 26 is NOT " obese " ...it is simply " overweight " . The BMI chart has flaws. It does not take into account age, sex, activity level...what if some of that weight is because you are all muscled up??? It's just a tool to start determining health and does not look at the individual person. There has been more talk recently of using a person's waist circumference to determine health risk due to weight. Here is a cut and paste from a heart, lung and Blood institute site...as you can see many of the problems that increased weight brings on is taken care of with the DS..... *********** Waist Circumference Determine your waist circumference by placing a measuring tape snugly around your waist. It is a good indicator of your abdominal fat which is another predictor of your risk for developing risk factors for heart disease and other diseases. This risk increases with a waist measurement of over 40 inches in men and over 35 inches in women The table, Risks of Obesity-Associated Diseases by BMI and Waist Circumference, provides you with an idea of whether your BMI combined with your waist circumference increases your risk for developing obesity associated diseases or conditions. 3. Other Risk Factors Besides being overweight or obese, there are additional risk factors to consider. RISK FACTORS high blood pressure (hypertension) high LDL-cholesterol ( " bad " cholesterol) low HDL-cholesterol ( " good " cholesterol) high triglycerides high blood glucose (sugar) family history of premature heart disease physical inactivity cigarette smoking 4. Assessment For people who are considered obese (BMI greater than or equal to 30) or those who are overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9) and have two or more risk factors, the guidelines recommend weight loss. Even a small weight loss (just 10 percent of your current weight) will help to lower your risk of developing diseases associated with obesity. Patients who are overweight, do not have a high waist measurement, and have less than 2 risk factors may need to prevent further weight gain rather than lose weight. Talk to your doctor to see if you are at an increased risk and if you should lose weight. Your doctor will evaluate your BMI, waist measurement, and others risk factors for heart disease. People who are overweight or obese have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or other lipid disorders, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers, and even a small weight loss (just 10 percent of your current weight) will help to lower your risk of developing those diseases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Pearl, I took a health class and we learned about BMI. I used to have a bmi of 26 but now it is more like a 28. The professor was a health nut who was in great shape. She rode her bike every where and she was this petite woman who didn't seem to have an ounce of fat on her. I was shocked when she said her bmi was 26. My point is, she was very thin. To have her bmi say she was overweight was ridiculous. If you are happy with where you are at, don't worry about the bmi. My bmi was about a 50. So, to have a bmi of 28 is a huge accomplishment for me. I have no diabetes and no high cholestrol. I feel great. --- Pearlmae@... wrote: > I just went to Dr. K's site and did a BMI check on > what I was before surgery > and now. My original BMI was 54, it is now 26. I > would need to lose another > 12 pounds to get down to 24. I am not sure what is > considered " normal " , but I > am quite happy where I am. I have lost 170 pounds, > down from 333 to 163. > Good enough. Surgery worked its wonders for me. I > have my almost flat tummy, I > still have a little swelling where I have some > healing going on, but sure looks > good to me. I am healthy otherwise, so their scale > of what is a healthy BMI > and saying I am obese can take a flying leap. > Pearl > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways > to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Take up your wings as eagles and SOAR!! ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 > I sitll love you even though you weigh less and wear a size 6. I usually dont like people like you.....................KIDDING. =================== Hey Sweet cheeks...a size 6 was a few years ago and my bottom weight. I have been a size 8-10 for a long long time now. More of me to love! Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Pearl, I completely agree. To me, as a post-op and I would think to most pre-ops..being healthy and feeling good about yourself is more important (or should be) than a number on a chart or calculator. I may curse the damn thing for calling me obese, but honestly, while I'd love to lose another 10-20lbs, I think I'd look anorexic at the weight where I'd be considered 'normal' by most of those charts. *hugs* Anita in (San ) 11/08/01 DS 327lbs -> 183lbs (I'd love to be 163, but I think I'd either get more PS or actually start working out more regularly! Hee.) Size 26/28 -> Size 14/16 I am not sure what is considered " normal " , but I > am quite happy where I am. I have lost 170 pounds, down from 333 to 163. > Good enough. Surgery worked its wonders for me. I have my almost flat tummy, I > still have a little swelling where I have some healing going on, but sure looks > good to me. I am healthy otherwise, so their scale of what is a healthy BMI > and saying I am obese can take a flying leap. > Pearl > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thats exactly it. If I got down to a normal BMI according to the calculator, I would look sickly and older. Being too thin ages you. My problem is being a slave to the scale. It is like an obsession which is how a lot of people have gotten eating disorders in this world. Thank God I dont like to starve myself or make myself sick because I dont ever want to be in that position. I just want to be at a good weight and a few more pounds will put me there. I will not go to 140 though which is where I should be according to the BMI calculator. I am between 156-160 and if I could get to 153-155 and not go over it, I would be happy. If not, I am close enough and working out has resulted in me losing inches so the scale may not move anymore. I just recently lost 19 pounds by excercising and changing my habits and now its at a halt. Maybe my body is just happy this way. I allow myself one day a week where i eat everything I want. I immediaitely gain 2 pounds and it takes days to get it off again. Thats where I get angry...........lol VIcki rowanceleste wrote: Pearl, I completely agree. To me, as a post-op and I would think to most pre-ops..being healthy and feeling good about yourself is more important (or should be) than a number on a chart or calculator. I may curse the damn thing for calling me obese, but honestly, while I'd love to lose another 10-20lbs, I think I'd look anorexic at the weight where I'd be considered 'normal' by most of those charts. *hugs* Anita in (San ) 11/08/01 DS 327lbs -> 183lbs (I'd love to be 163, but I think I'd either get more PS or actually start working out more regularly! Hee.) Size 26/28 -> Size 14/16 I am not sure what is considered " normal " , but I > am quite happy where I am. I have lost 170 pounds, down from 333 to 163. > Good enough. Surgery worked its wonders for me. I have my almost flat tummy, I > still have a little swelling where I have some healing going on, but sure looks > good to me. I am healthy otherwise, so their scale of what is a healthy BMI > and saying I am obese can take a flying leap. > Pearl > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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