Admitting the truth: Admitting you are obese is the first step in beginning to reverse the pattern you set for yourself. Before you decide you need help you must admit the truth. Like all addicts you need to see what you look like in the mirror and say that you have had enough. I was 242 pounds when I admitted to myself that I had a serious problem. I had always thought I was just a couple of pounds overweight, more or less. Who was I trying to kid?
Learning about obesity: Learning about obesity and what it means is a lot of work, are you worth it? Many discussion groups exist on obesity and yet people are afraid to participate because they would have to admit they have a problem. I understand you, I was just like you. I decided that I hated to see myself in the mirror and admitted I needed help. That is the first step.
How do you know: How do you know if you are obese? Their is a measure that all doctors use that tell you. Your normal weight or ideal BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement that determines an approximate weight you should have based on your height. This measurement is the same for both men and women and is used world wide for adults 20 years and older. Let me give you an example: If you are 5 foot 4 inches tall, man or women, over 20 years old, you should weigh between 110 pounds all the way up to 140 pounds, depending on many factors your doctor can explain to you, that is what we call your ideal BMI.
Are you just overweight: The chart says you are overweight if you weigh 145 pounds up to 169 pounds(same height for example).
Are you obese : You are considered obese on the same BMI chart if you weigh 174 pounds up to a maximum of 227 pounds.
Extremely obese: You are Extremely obese if you weigh 232 pounds up to 314pounds.
Just for your information, I am 5 foot 8 inches tall and I weighed in at 242 lbs. On my chart, that meant I was obese. My ideal BMI is between 125 pounds to 158 pounds. I was far from that yet had a difficult time dealing with it. Once I admitted to myself I needed help, I never looked back. Can you do that?
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