Stats and History

Today I thought I would take the time to list my stats, so that you and I know what we are dealing with! ;)

Stats:
Height-5'2"
Weight-177.5 pounds
BMI-32.62

That would put me in the obese category. Let me just tell you being categorized obese was a horrible day for me. I went to the doctor because I was depressed and sick... a lovely start, right? As I am sitting there I see her circling things on a sheet. I peek over and see a big fat circle around the "obese" category. This broke my heart. I didn't think I was THAT out of shape... but it is funny how we tend to rationalize our shape in this day and age. American's are constantly fighting with obesity. Childhood obesity is on the rise. It is a serious problem.

But we also have to be cautious. I feel that we have 2 extremes... obesity and anorexic thin. The body ideals in the media are unrealistic. I'd like nothing better than to somehow get women everywhere to love their bodies, including myself. But then there is also the very real realization that at some point you have to admit to yourself that you need to lose weight. Being obese is one of those times, because it is detrimentally affecting your health.

I have been fighting my weight all my life. When I was younger I used to do extreme calorie restriction. I look back at pictures from that time and am frightened because I was so thin and didn't even think I was. I don't want to return to that. But I also don't want to remain at my current weight, which is obese and unhealthy. I feel that being a personal trainer will allow me to be healthy while helping others to be healthy. I would like to work with women and body image in hopes of trying to combat all the negative portrayals of women that there are in the media.

So there are my stats, laid out on the table. I am hoping to lose about a pound a week. I will keep you all updated.