Here is why:
Right now, I am 5’4 and weigh 140 lbs which is a healthy weight for someone my height. I could try to lose more weight or try to lower my body fat percentage to look better. However, I don’t want to focus on losing any more weight right now. That is something I was focused on (and was at times obsessed with) for several years and I would rather focus on being healthy right now since I am at my goal weight.
What
I’m Focusing On Instead:
Instead of trying to have
a perfect body, I am focusing on being healthy. I do this by eating healthy
food and working out 3-6 times a week.
Why I'm Writing About This:
Why I'm Writing About This:
I am writing about this
to inspire other people to be more body positive and focus more on maintaining
a healthy weight vs. losing weight. Why? I hardly ever hear fitness influencers
talk about maintaining weight. Normally, I hear about them trying to lose
weight even if they are at a healthy weight already. (I understand that is
their job, but I would to see fitness Instagramers and Youtubers focus more on being body positive.)
How
To Figure Out What a Healthy Weight Would Be For You
If you are curious about what
would be a healthy weight for you, check out the CDC’s bmi calculator and enter
your height and weight: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html.
This will give you a range of weights that could be healthy for
your height. For example, for my height (5’4), the healthy weight range is between 108
lbs and 145 lbs.
*Note: BMI is not completely
accurate for everyone especially if you have a lot of muscle. However, the
CDC’s bmi calculator will give you a good estimate of what is a healthy weight
for you.
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