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Despite being completely off my schedule of typical eating I seem to be doing okay. Yesterday and today, most of the day we were at the hospital. Which means we've been eating out more than usual. Hubby is trying to talk me into staying home tomorrow while he goes but I feel like I should be with him. We'll see. The hospital is far enough away that it makes it difficult to go after work so the weekends are it. He still isn't doing well. Time will tell if he'll pull through this or not.
So ... I am tired. And now I am losing my voice!! I feel okay but my voice is very scratchy. I haven't lost my voice in many years!!
I feel scattered and feel like this journal entry is scattered as well. I am very glad to be home.
I read an interesting article at the hospital in a Women's Health magazine of some sort discussing the new 'fat acceptance movement.' Reading further what they were discussing was really can someone be in the "overweight" category according to their BMI and be healthy. Apparently there is some research out there that concludes that people in the "overweight" category live longer than those in any other category. Interesting. At my current weight, according to my BMI I am still overweight. However my blood pressure is good, all my blood work was excellent, and I feel great. The bottom line seems to be that those measurements at more important than BMI. It has troubled me that I am still considered "overweight" ... even at 175 I would still be "overweight." I think at 173 I finally enter the "normal" range ... of course at the tippy top of that range. It was interesting reading. They were not suggesting that people NOT be concerned about their weight but look more at overall health instead of simply the numbers. That spoke to me.
I hope you all are having a good weekend. Take care of yourselves, embrace every opportunity, and be kind to yourselves ... make the most of every moment!!
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183.8 lb
Lost so far: 75.4 lb.
Still to go: 0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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losing 9.8 lb a week
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Glad you are home and able to relax a little. I read an article similar to that recently. Seems like there is always new information. Overall health does seem far more important than a number on the scale. I left you a message on my journal in response to your comment. Enjoy your movie.
08 May 10 by member: chattycathy1955
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Yes, I too am glad you can now relax. I was hoping for good news about your FIL today but I'm assuming that there is no change. The Women's Health Magazine article makes sense to me. Also, the BMI is very strict. Other height and weight charts might indicate a normal weight for me while the BMI calculators are always very low. As I understand it the BMI is one of the older methods for calculating ideal weight and does not take frame size into consideration.
08 May 10 by member: information
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Hi Moose! I understand you want to be with your husband, I think I would do the same. However, if you are too tired it might be wiser to stay home and rest. He will need your support. Have a good night sleep my friend.
09 May 10 by member: jessyline
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I hope you've gotten some good rest and are able to be with your hubby if you're up to it. I wish there were some way I, and all your buddies, could help take some of the stress away from you! (((((((hugs)))))) My BMI says I'm overweight, too, yet I'm in better shape and condition, and eating healthier, than at any other time in my life. Maybe that's why the scale isn't bothering me TOO much. I guess we need to look at the big picture! Wishing you a wonderful day with good results all around. (((((more hugs!))))
09 May 10 by member: amryk
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