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A Healthy Body Weight

Posted Nov 24 2010 12:00am

I had a very snacky afternoon triggered by being tired and stress from not getting any of my classes for next semester. Boo. The damage wasn’t life changing but it’s not good either. I think there was some cereal, a yogurt and the rest of my Luna Bar involved.

Now onto the the interesting stuff Smile

I read about Healthy Body Weight for my Nutrition class today. I really appreciated the definition of a healthful body weight and wanted to share:

- A weight that is appropriate for your age and physical development

- A weight that you can achieve and sustain without severely curtailing your food intake or constantly dieting.

- A weight that is compatible with normal blood pressure, lipid levels and glucose tolerance

- A weight that is based upon your genetic background and family history of body shape and weight

- A weight that promotes good eating habits and allows you to participate in regular physical activity

- A weight that is acceptable to you

From: Nutrition An applied approach by Thompson and Manore

I really love the first, second and fourth points. I am very guilty of aiming for a weight that I feel other people my age and fitness level are at, but I don’t take into account my genetic background or body shape. As much as I’d love to be a delicate flower, I’m not. I shouldn’t try to look like a Daisy when I was born a cactus Rose.

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I still have weight loss goals, but my world does not revolve around them on any level now and I am happier. I just need to make sure my goals are appropriate for me and not based on other people Smile

Dinner was a couscous mix – in the pile: couscous seasoned with olive oil and garlic powder, beans and topped with pasta sauce.

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Bad lighting doesn’t do that roasted broccoli justice.

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I found this on the bottom of my purse. Why hello, Mr. Lolli Smile

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Vegas loves Ben and comes to sleep on his lap when he gets home. It’s too cute.

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These cookies are in the seasonal section at Target. They are perfectly ginger-y and have 10 cookies in a serving for 120 calories. That means I can eat 2 servings, right?

Anyways, buy them. Dip them in hot chocolate, pumpkin mousse, yogurt…

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Thoughts on the healthful body weight?

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