No, I'm not obese. Technically, at 5'5 and 133 lbs, I'm not even overweight. According to various BMI (body mass index) calculators my BMI is 22.1 which places me in the 'normal' range. Of course this isn't the only way to gauge personal fitness, but this is the first number I usually calculate when giving my body a once over. If you're interesting in calculating your BMI there are various calculators and in depth explanations of the purpose of calculating BMI online. The one I used is http://www.bmicalculator.org/
Here's the problem. I know I can do better than 'normal'. My jeans fit a bit tighter this year than last, my once-tight abs have been smoothed over by a layer of that dreaded f-word, and my energy levels aren't nearly what they used to be. Most women I know who weigh more than me have, and will say again, "but you don't NEED to lose weight - you're not FAT!!!" True. I never said I was. However, I'm not at my personal best either. Now, this logic goes both ways. If you're 5'5 and 150 lbs, then 133 lbs may be your ideal weight. It's not up to anybody else to tell you what shape is acceptable for your body to be in.
That said, my personal goal is to reach 120 lbs exlusively by healthy, safe methods. This means no starvation, no diet pills, and no artificial sweeteners. I want all the benefits of a healthy, lean body.
I am also 5'5 and weigh between 133-and 137 (depending on the time of day I wiegh etc...)I agree with you on a lot of people say "you look great" But I need and know I can be better!! I will be following your blog!!
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