And now... The Reality Check
The ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ) diagnosis from my doctor when I visited for my 'wellness' exam on December 24, 2014 was CODE 278.01 Morbid Obesity. Neither one of these two words evokes health, and the two of them together are really nasty. Obesity is determined by one's BMI (Body Mass Index)
BMI is calculated by dividing mass by the square of height
- Metric:
- US/Customary and imperial:
My medical report on December 24th indicated a BMI of 42.0
My height is 6'1" (73 inches)
I have recently been brushing up on my algebra as I am tasked with helping my daughter with her 7th grade homework, so I even checked the math, and I did get the same result.
Different BMI results indicate different classifications. On December 24, 2014 my result put me in CLASS III OBESITY.
My height is 6'1" (73 inches)
I have recently been brushing up on my algebra as I am tasked with helping my daughter with her 7th grade homework, so I even checked the math, and I did get the same result.
Different BMI results indicate different classifications. On December 24, 2014 my result put me in CLASS III OBESITY.
| BMI | Classification |
|---|---|
| < 18.5 | underweight |
| 18.5–24.9 | normal weight |
| 25.0–29.9 | overweight |
| 30.0–34.9 | class I obesity |
| 35.0–39.9 | class II obesity |
| ≥ 40.0 | class III obesity |
THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT I HAVE GRADUATED.
BMI=294.7 x 703 divided by (73 squared) = 38.9
As you can see I have GRADUATED TO CLASS II OBESITY.
I am aware that it is a stupid thing to be so cheerful about, but I do need to get 'promoted' one class at a time.
I am aware that it is a stupid thing to be so cheerful about, but I do need to get 'promoted' one class at a time.
My ultimate goal will be to be considered NORMAL. For that I will have to weigh 189 lbs.
My original thinking was to get down to the 'neighborhood' of 200 lbs.
I do not know if I will get all the way down to 189 lbs.
Once I am down to 200 lbs. - maybe then, and only then I could claim I have big bones.
(That excuse doesn't really explain an extra 100 lbs. - maybe it could explain 11 lbs.)
180 lbs. was my weight was when I was 17 years old and in tip top shape.
Once I am down to 200 lbs. - maybe then, and only then I could claim I have big bones.
(That excuse doesn't really explain an extra 100 lbs. - maybe it could explain 11 lbs.)
180 lbs. was my weight was when I was 17 years old and in tip top shape.
I think I have some time to think about it!
Another good day eating yesterday:
Breakfast: Three poached eggs, two strips of turkey 'bacon.' 280 CALORIES
Lunch: One 5oz. Roasted Garlic Mahi Mahi 160 CALORIES
Dinner: Two Salmon Burgers 220 CALORIES
TOTAL CALORIC CONSUMPTION FOR THE DAY WAS 660.
YESTERDAY BEGAN WITH A 60 MINUTE 4 MILE WALK @ 4 MPH - 600 CALORIES
There is one other option, but I fear its practicality is questionable. I could conceivably remain 294.7 lbs and simply INCREASE MY HEIGHT to 7' 8" (ninety two inches tall)
At that height, I could remain 294.7 lbs and have a normal BMI.
294.7 x 703 divided by 92 squared = 24.47 BMI
Where would one find a medieval rack in Chicago?
Another good day eating yesterday:
Breakfast: Three poached eggs, two strips of turkey 'bacon.' 280 CALORIES
Lunch: One 5oz. Roasted Garlic Mahi Mahi 160 CALORIES
Dinner: Two Salmon Burgers 220 CALORIES
TOTAL CALORIC CONSUMPTION FOR THE DAY WAS 660.
YESTERDAY BEGAN WITH A 60 MINUTE 4 MILE WALK @ 4 MPH - 600 CALORIES
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| BODY MASS INDEX CHART, WITH MY NEW WEIGHT OF 284.7 lbs, AT LEAST I AM ON THE CHART! |
There is one other option, but I fear its practicality is questionable. I could conceivably remain 294.7 lbs and simply INCREASE MY HEIGHT to 7' 8" (ninety two inches tall)
At that height, I could remain 294.7 lbs and have a normal BMI.
294.7 x 703 divided by 92 squared = 24.47 BMI
Where would one find a medieval rack in Chicago?
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| Alternate Plan: Maintain Weight, Gain Height. I don't think so. I will stick with Plan 'A' maintain height, LOSE WEIGHT |
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