Okay, so I've been doing some research and I calculated my BMI and I came to a seriously scary moment...I'll share some stats with you that I almost passed out from.
BMI Key
- < 18.5 - underweight
- 18.5 - 24.9 - healthy
- 25 - 34.9 - grade 1 obesity
- 35 - 39.9 - grade 2 obesity
- > 40 - grade 3 (morbid obesity)
Enter my stats
- Sex: female
- Height: 157.48 cm
- Weight: 211pds
Hit enter.
- BMI - 38.7
- Average - 24.9
- Classification - Grade 2 obesity
Enter a "holy shit" moment and some serious "omg's"
Then I decided that I was going to do some research about different things.
- Ideal body weight for women under 30 years of age = 13-18%
- My body type is probably either a Mesomorph or an Endomorph, probably a Endomorph because I have a large frame. This is important because most people have an ideal person they'd like to look like body wise but it might be unattainable because your frame is different. I now know that I won't have a body like most Victoria Secret models.
I also learned that to lose weight as an Endomorph, I need a serious cardio regimen. For max. weight loss, I need to aim for 45-60 minutes of cardio 5-6 times a week at a moderate to high level. And that these workouts should be done around the same time of day.
Also, counting calories! I really need to be better at doing that.
And please, for the love of all things holy, I need to stick with my shakes!!! Oh my lanta I've been so bad lately. I know I can do it too, that's the thing that I get mad at my self for. I know exactly what I need and should do, but I don't.
I also need to pick up my faith life. It's been slacking lately.
I'm gonna make a change... que Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
Hola honeychild. I'm SO proud of you for posting this, and I'm praying for you. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteDarling Michelle, rest assured that even among body types, individuals have different needs. This experience has clarified some goals. You got guts, girl!
ReplyDeleteSome questions to consider: What do you want to have happen? What needs to happen to get what you want? Can you do it? Will you do it? Please bear in mind that a realistic goal is often better than an idealistic goal because the former's more sustainable than the latter.
Hope today's Hungry Girl email offers some encouragement: http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2348
Our Father has you in His arms and delights in you. He is so proud of all your efforts and courage to be vulnerable here. It encourages others to do the same. Please just let the Father love on you today. :) God bless!
FYI, got this invite in my inbox today from Women of Grace: http://shop.womenofgrace.com/product_print/1451/110
ReplyDeleteIt's a webinar by Dr. Kevin Vost on the topic "Fit for Eternal Life: Building the Virtues of Fitness in Your Soul" on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 8PM - 9PM EST. It's $20 per person.