BMI

I’m a firm believer that the BMI Index is a load of hooey.  There are so many factors that go into it that there’s no way a person’s BMI can give an accurate view of a person’s health.  A man could be short and really well muscled/toned and be considered obese.

I am, however, seriously disturbed by the fact that I’ve lost almost 150 pounds and am still considered obese by the medical community.  Granted, I weighed a lot when I started.

I do, however, only have about six pounds to go until I am considered merely overweight, but it’s still pretty depressing.  You go along, feeling so good about yourself and feeling great and then you’re hit with the news that you’re still considered obese.  <sigh>