Weigh in 209 lbs

Today I weighed in again at 209lbs. I have 11 weeks to the wedding - at 2lbs a week (22lbs) I will be 187lbs - about 9 pounds heavier then I was hoping to be.

That's okay - as long as it keeps going down.

I went shoping yesterday for pants - I was a bit disappointed that I have only gone down one size after 25lbs - I was hoping for 2 sizes.

Yesterday's article I pasted in talked about the health risks with different sizes.

At 209 lbs and 5 feet 7 inches my BMI is 33. Most of the charts I have seen have indicated that I would be at a health weight at 155lbs.

According to the recent study by JAMA normal (BMI 18.5 24.9), overweight (BMI 25.0 29.9), obesity 1 (BMI 30.0 34.9), obesity 2 (BMI 35.0 ¨C 39.9) and extreme obesity (BMI 40). Those in the "Obesity 1" Category have a 12% higher risk of death. (That is where I stand right now at 33). Those in the extremely obesity BMI 40+ have an 86% risk of death - shows you how fast the weight can increase your health risks.

Here is a BMI Chart:

Namaste

B.