First, at 82.1 kg, my BMI (Body–Mass Index) is now 24.2 kg/m2. And, going on BMI alone, that means that for the first time in my adult life (and, probably, the first time since infancy), I am not overweight! (The threshold, by definition, is 25.0 kg/m2). Now, I’m fully aware that there are all kinds of problems with what BMI gets used for1, but this still feels like a significant achievement for me and I’m revelling in it.
The second milestone is that I have now passed the 60-kg mark; having shed a total of 60.5kg now!
The target remains at 80kg, which I should hit within the next week or two. At that point, I’ll need to create a new strategy. I’ll get a body composition scan to find out just how much fat is left on my body and choose a new target based on that number rather than just on overall bodyweight.
I’m also not that much closer to making a maintenance plan. I guess I’ll know just how quickly I need that once I get the body composition done.
1 Take a look at:
- “Top 10 Reasons Why the BMI is Bogus”, Keith Devlin, NPR
- “Why BMI is inaccurate and miselading”, Christian Nordqvist, Medical News Today
- “Why the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a Poor Measure of Your Health”, Peter Janiszewski, Obesity Panacea
- “Why BMI Isn’t the best Measure for Weight (or Health)”, Alexandra Sifferlin, Time
Amazing result Rudy! Inspires me to try to lose my extra 20kgs!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Unfortunately, there's no secret here but sheer bloody-mindedness! (Probably enough of a revelation for a self-help book there though...)
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