Recently I was able to 'benefit' from a company provided HMSA Healthpass by my employer - a health screening test that gave me ...... mixed results. Overall I'm happy knowing that my health risks are low and I have a pretty favorable lifestyle.
Here is a run down of those results:
Current Desirable Ranges
Weight 144 Between 104 and 141
BMI 25.5 Between 18.5 and 24.9
Waist Circumference 32 Less than 35
Body Fat 35% Between 21% and 33%
Blood Pressure 101/63 Under 120/80
BMI 25.5 Between 18.5 and 24.9
Waist Circumference 32 Less than 35
Body Fat 35% Between 21% and 33%
Blood Pressure 101/63 Under 120/80
Cholesterol 132 mg/dL Under 200 mg/dL
Ultimately, I have a couple of new goals to achieve in the new year. First and foremost, my body fat. That number needs to go DOWN. And I mean, seriously down. Second, my waist circumference. And lastly, my BMI. Why did I not say weight....well its only a number. I think the last two will go down on their own as I gain muscle and lose body fat. Now it's just a matter of figuring out what I need to do to achieve that goal. Cardio, cardio, and some more cardio.
The only good news I received was that my blood pressure and cholesterol are well within their ranges and no medications are needed. And my overall lifestyle score is a 93 out of a range of 0 - 100, meaning I am doing very well. So that's three points in the right direction.
After the initial shock and depression that I was 144 instead of the 136 (my scale at home read) and a talk with my personal trainer I realized that it doesn't matter what I weigh. I was reminded that muscle weighs more than fat. And since I am currently exercising and toning my body, in time I will be happy with the outcome - no matter what the scale reads. In fact, I think its time I thru the darn thing out.
I will have a well-toned body someday in my future. I just need to stick with it and I am now motivated more than ever to achieve those goals.
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