told I'm to heavy

[ivykaty44]

The doctor has said that Im to heavy, Im within the range at 24.8 but that I should lose 6 kilo, so going from 72 to 66kg.

I was weighed fully clothed, I take thyroxine and have inhalers, no other health conditions.

I will work on this but

aibu to think that it's the NHS guide line and i'm within them?

Have you lost the weigh since?

I've cut out snacking, eating sensibly and doing 16/8 overnight fasting

Ive also changed my gym, which has been a big factor in me not doing gym stuff.

but Ive only being doing this for 3 days, so early days and not yet got on the scales

Not necessarily, especially if you're older
Say you're at the very bottom end of healthy weight, you've no reserves if you get really sick or have treatment that makes you drop weight fast
I'm not saying overweight but if your BMI is 18.5 and you lose 2 stone from being unwell...

What age are you? I'm 5'9" and going through menopause.

55 and went through menopause at 46/47

The science actually says if you start at a good weight, and put on weight gradually as you age, as long as you are not obese, you will live longer. (I am going with this theory...... as it suits me!).

With several stout female relative who all lived well into their 90's, I would also casually observe that being slightly overweight as you age is a good thing!

I read online recently American research shows those in the 25 to 27 bum range tend to have less serious illnesses!

Yes, muscle does weigh more than fat by volume. Is the key point. But if you don't lose any fat but do put on some muscle during exercise then yes you would obviously weigh a bit more! HTH.

Bmi not bum!

The science actually says if you start at a good weight, and put on weight gradually as you age, as long as you are not obese, you will live longer.

^^This. There was also large scale study, in Norway I think, which found the healthiest women were those who were overweight (25-29.9 BMI) but not obese but didn't yoyo-diet over their adulthood. A small amount of weight gain in menopause is natural and can be good for you, taking into account your frame and other health and fitness statuses - if it genuinely is small and within BMI normal or just into the lower part of the overweight range.

I find GPs trot out whatever this week's target is, without really thinking what they are saying in context - sometimes. I am not sure some have a very good grip on BMI tbh and what it really is and is not useful for, as witnessed also by other threads on here regarding pregnant women being told their BMI is too high when they are in their third trimester!

OTOH, my GP should mention mine more.

I have also read this - that starting off adult life at a healthy weight and gradually gaining as you age is a lot less unhealthy than starting g your adult life obese and staying that way.

those in the 25 to 27 bum range tend to have less serious illnesses!

How do we find out what our bum range is?

BMI is bollocks.
You don't sound unhealthy.

If you want to lose weight then great but make sure it's sustainable.

Love ‘bum range’. I imagine it being measured using ‘bum callipers’.

I’ve also read this statistic. And the detail behind the headline, which is that the health prospects of lighter people in the study were skewed by the inclusion of smokers, who tend to be thinner, and people already suffering from illnesses, ditto. So actually the best health outcomes for healthy non-smokers are associated with the healthy BMI range. Disappointing, isn’t it?

I got a surprise last month when I realised that I was just tipping over into the overweight range. I’m fit and quite Amazonian, so I felt a bit cheated. Then I remembered all the dinners out and all the wine and ice cream. Nothing wrong with the science, it was all my own doing!

Did they do any blood tests?
How is your cholesterol? Blood sugar?

Did they do any blood tests?
How is your cholesterol? Blood sugar?

they didn't do blood test or cholesterol or blood sugar

my blood sugar is fine though as my friend who is diabetic tested that a few months ago and it was well within range

I don't think Ive got a big belly, but I understand sometimes we have a screwed vision of ourselves

Most areas offer over 40 or over 50 free heath checks. Either via gp or local pharmacy. You can have one every 5 years I understand. They do various tests inc blood tests not just weight.

YANBU IMO

BMI is absolute nonsense

Why do you think that BMI is nonsense? Genuine question. We often hear that olympic athletes would be overweight in BMI terms but a very, very small percentage of people are Olympic athletes!

I would agree you are to heavy. Will you listen to the doctors advice or ignore?

Why do you think someone with a healthy bmi is too heavy?
If it’s too heavy for op for a specific reason eg medication then her gp should tell her why.

Absolutely!

It's a good idea to be not to be too close to the upper limit of a 'normal' BMI before hitting the menopause.

And it's always easier to keep to a healthy weight if one eats healthily and exercises.

Diet based on lots of vegetables and lean protein, plus some unrefined carbs.

Weight focused exercise - try Caroline Girvan on YouTube.

I'm currently 65kg. I wouldn't want to be over weight.

Well, thanks for that contribution.

That's my opinion, I gained weight and lost it. It's not a big deal is it?

What your waist to height ratio and age?

It would be pretty unrealistic for me to be much below the top end of BMI aged 47 given I was that weight 30 years ago in my teens. I'm 12kg lighter than my heaviest when I was 41 and most people gain weight in their 40s. If my doctor told me to lose 6kg going into menopause after taking 14 years to get back to normal BMI after having DD2 I'd tell him or her to look at my notes and get real. Particularly given my height to waist ratio is healthy, my cholesterol is excellent, my resting heart rate is about 50 bpm and BP 110/60. When I was slimmer in my 20s I used to get dizzy from low blood pressure.

Sorry what are you supposedly too fat FOR? Surgery? HRT? What? I read all your posts and I can't see what you are too fat for?