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I have been with Spark since March 2010. I have lost 16 pounds and lots of inches!! But when I do BMI I am still obese! I know I still have weight to loose to be healthy!! To not be obese I should loose 42 more pounds! I will do it but OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When does it end! I know never and I am a Sparkie for life! I will do this I want to be healthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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MOXIE-IN-MOTION
7/8/2010 11:02PM
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BMI certainly does suck! I'm still obese according to it, but when I got my body fat % measured at the gym it was 29.2, which is on the high end of acceptable, but still...a far better measuring tool than BMI.
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CINDYS56
7/8/2010 8:33PM
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I give up with BMI, according to the standards I'm obese. Screw BMI.
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BEAUTIFLDZSTR
7/8/2010 6:47PM
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UGH.... I so hear you there, to top my BMI issue off, i own a bodybugg and it requires certain measurements to figure it out and it is WAY higher than what sparks shows it to be.... none the less the weight must come off
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RENE54
7/8/2010 1:48PM
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I agree I think they need to refigure the BMI I think by their standards I will obese forever. Keep up the good work. You are doing a great job of losing. Think of how much better you feel and chunk the BMI!!! LOL
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FREECELLPENGUIN
7/8/2010 12:39PM
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Oh, yes... BMI! If you have a very muscular or "big bone" body type, it doesn't give a very accurate view. I had a body fat analysis done a few years back that said that I had 145 pounds of lean body mass (I'm 5'6") and that my goal weight should be 178-185. BMI for that combination says overweight, a hairline away from obese. You know, I was down to 175 between pregnancy #1 & pregnancy #2, and I was in a size 8, and that was without exercise. I think I'd be the same size at 185 with a good exercise program in place! Elaine Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PLAYBLUES22
7/8/2010 12:34PM
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O' girl you know you are beautiful, darn that BMI Have you looked in the mirror at that stunning young lady yet, i know she is there. Tell her that weight is not always measured by the scale , by you bounce in your stride when you walk, the way you hold your head up high when you see the new you emerging out of what you thought was not worth it, the way your clothes feel now that they are getting looser, the way you have more energy Sweetie don't get me started  YOU ARE SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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STRIPEDTIGER
7/8/2010 10:55AM
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You'll do it!!! I know it can be really frustrating but IT'S IMPORTANT. You want to be around for the hubby, kids and Mr. R.
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Seems like the whole country is hot and humid! Oklahoma is not as hot as it normally is in July!! But it is very humid (94%) !! Please everyone beware and careful! Hydrate before exercise and during! They are also urging people to drink sports drinks to put back electrolytes! Please be Safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a Spark day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ALASKASKY
7/7/2010 10:39PM
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CINDYS56
7/7/2010 9:22PM
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Over 100 degrees here in PA today and the heat index puts it over 105. Very very hot for this area and great advise. I have the AC turned up HIGH! 
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MOM2ACAT
7/7/2010 8:26PM
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Here in Michigan at this hour, 8:30 pm, it is 84°F with a heat index of 91. Humidity is 70%, it feels miserable here but it sounds much worse where you are! I am very thankful today for my central air! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MRE1956
7/7/2010 10:52AM
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Well, it looks like I've pretty much done all my workouts for the day, though I might take a *very brief* walk after lunch.....due to an unanticipated event I'll likely skip the PM exercise unless the schedule and time turn out just right.....can't wait for this nasty heat to end, though.....
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IDALUKE
7/7/2010 10:43AM
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You also be careful out there, I'm from Texas and it is humid here but the temp. is lower than usual but feels like it is in triple digits. Be safe
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STRIPEDTIGER
7/7/2010 10:20AM
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You do the same!!! Did you get to enjoy the lake for the weekend of the 4th at all? I was out of town and not on SP.
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