Confused with limits

[sjidaho 30]

August 31st I hit and surpassed my weight goal. 180 lbs. it the highest of the BMI normal weight category. I know I am "big boned" and that BMI is a false science of weight observation. I am happy but I feel that I still need to lose more.

I look in the mirror and I have a belt around me that I used to think was loose skin, but after researching it I have reached a conclusion that it's fat.

I have in the past week received comments and concerns that I am "skin and bones". I want to say that it's just comparison of what I was and what I am now. But it makes me question my own concept of body image and body dysmorphia.

I know I need to talk to my doctor about it, the appointment is in late December which is a far ways away. I have never really plateaued maybe a week here and there where I sub stained or gained one pound only to drop it and more the next week, due to I think digestive cycles. I been consistent with two pounds a week mostly.

I did call my nurse and she said to concentrate on toning and maintaining and then we will talk in December.

I am now questioning whether I am going to stop loosing weight, if this is enough, can I stop. I follow my diet plan exactly and maybe even a little more than I should splurging on a Peanut Butter cup every week.

Anyways has anyone came across this situation. How do I know what and when is enough and then how do I curtail losing weight. What about excess skin? How do I really know what is and isn't excess skin?

Thanks in advance.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I would suggest getting your body fat percentage tested rather than relying on BMI, which was never meant to judge individual health anyway. Body fat percentage would be a much better indicator of how you are doing with respect to weight and health than BMI.

[sjidaho 30]

Any suggestions on where to do that and what method?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Most major universities have body composition testing at a reasonable price. Google "body composition testing [name of city where you live]" to see what your options might be. Some gyms, personal training studios, and doctor's offices offer testing as well. As far as methods go, look for hydrostatic weighing, DEXA scan, or air displacement testing. Stay away from skin fold calipers and bioelectrical impedance, they are not very accurate.

[Babbs 14,681]

@@sjidaho

Hey! I'm from Idaho too!

[sjidaho 30]

What part of Idaho?