There is Hope

I was surfing through Facebook and came across one of those 'check this out' posts that are all too common. This one was a BMI calculator. I thought to myself; self, I bet your BMI is a whole lot better than it was a year ago. It was with great optimism I decided to play along. 

Height: 5' 8.25"

Weight: 194.2 

Magic box calculation: BMI 29.3 

29.3! Seriously? 29.3 puts me at the top of the OVERWEIGHT scale. I lose 113 pounds and I'm still fat!

According to the BMI scale of life, I have to loose another 29.2 pounds to reach the top of the normal category. Oh well, no one has ever accused me of being normal; top of category or otherwise. 

Fortunately for my sanity and emotional well being, my waist to height ratios is smack dab in the normal range. That's right, if you look hard enough you can find a statistic that well tell you what you want to hear.   

What's my point in all this? If you can climb stairs, run, jump and enjoy life to the fullest, you probably don't have a weight problem. I suspect, however, if you do have a weight problem you know it without having a simple BMI calculation tell you.  

If you struggle with weight issues, I understand. I've walked in your shoes and I've sat at your table. I know the frustration and I feel your pain. I know the isolation you feel and I'm here to tell you there is hope. If you want to know more, one on one, contact me through this site. 

In case you missed it: there is hope!