Me Time!

[ammonite]

If I am not wrong, bmi has racial variations. Chinese's healthy range is lower.


This is an interesting overview of some differences among different ethic groups with regards to healthy bmi. But of course, it's still best to know yourself well.
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/ethnic-differences-in-bmi-and-disease-risk/

[ammonite]

slmkhoo:

MrsKiasu:

probably gene or own body functions play a part too.. i went to look at our latest report done less than half year ago. dh ldl/total cholesterol also not good. mine within range and i eat fats since very young.touchwood.


from the quick reading last night..reducing weight may help too. your bmi ok?

Just over 23. Probably need to cut weight, but it's easier said than done!

You may need to add some weight training to preserve muscle tissue. Be sure to take adequate protein alongside.

[ammonite]

FishFingers:

Funz:

Congrats FishFingers!

You wife must be quite far along already for you to know the gender and feel the kicks. So when will you be welcoming your princesses?

Thanks...They will be out in March next year.

Wow! You are bringing on a lot of major life changes in quick succession! Do look for ways to simplify your daily routines as much as possible while you have the time and space now.

[phtthp]

FishFingers:

Janet:

Congrats FishFingers!

You wife must be quite far along already for you to know the gender and feel the kicks.

So when will you be welcoming your princesses?

Thanks...They will be out in March next year.

Hi FF,

Congratulations, on new addition, to your family.

Come March 2018, once the twins are born, you'll be kept very busy, helping to sterilise milk water bottle, wash baby nappy, etc.

By then, there will be 7 ladies in your house :
(Wife + 4 girls, mother-in-law, maid to help out)

[Attolia]

Congrats, Fish Fingers! But March next year - means your wife must only be about a month or so along? You won’t know the gender yet, right? Usually around 18 to 20 week? Or is my maths wrong?

[Sun_2010]

ammonite:

If I am not wrong, bmi has racial variations. Chinese's healthy range is lower.


This is an interesting overview of some differences among different ethic groups with regards to healthy bmi. But of course, it's still best to know yourself well.
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/ethnic-differences-in-bmi-and-disease-risk/

Thanks for the link, I knew about Waist to hip ratio, didnt know about waist circumference itself being a measure of obesity. And different for ethnicity.

So far managed to maintaining a good BMI. the problem is I dont gain or lose weight easily. But my headache has been this Waist to hip ratio. Despite strength training and cardio and pilates (total between 4-6hrs a week- most weeks) almost since Feb, I seem to have gained an inch around my waist since last year but there is no weight gain.
Any tips anyone?

[Sun_2010]

FishFingers:

Thanks...They will be out in March next year.

congrats!!
Babies , how nice, you and DW must be super excited!!

[Sun_2010]

slmkhoo:

MrsKiasu:

probably gene or own body functions play a part too.. i went to look at our latest report done less than half year ago. dh ldl/total cholesterol also not good. mine within range and i eat fats since very young.touchwood.


from the quick reading last night..reducing weight may help too. your bmi ok?

Just over 23. Probably need to cut weight, but it's easier said than done!

I am sure you eat sensibly, but try a fitness app to monitor your intake. It might give you a some perspective.
i dont like calorie counting friends. I didnt believe in those apps, I felt it wasnt painting a right picture. One - It was too calorie focused not nutrient focused. It is important to eat right, all the more when one is doing strength training. After all 100 cal whether from a can of soda, or a whole meal bread or 1 banana or a cup of chick peas, the app would treat all equal. Two how accurate is the calorie input, I mean a cup of bee hoon you make and I make could have different calories - may be I use lot of butter etc. Three how diligent is my updating, let us face I may not be doing it properly all the time .

But I still started when a couple of friends swore by it - since I wanted to lose a couple of inches and my weight has been stagnating.
I used it, the first week was hard , but the enthusiasm was there. It was like being on a budget. So that made me more cautious of what i eat at night. What I realised was I am actually eating well within the calories limit ( with target to lose 1 kg in a month), but my carb intake hits max, sometimes exceeds . One of the reason was i take 3-4 servings fruits + that sugar in my twice a day cup of tea (my weakness). And the reason my calorie intake was less than the limit even with this much carb was my fat in take was low.
So since the last month I have gradually increased my fat in take happily and reduced carbs by 10-20% . Even though the quantity wise I have reduced, I dont feel hungrier or something.
Will this pay off, , not sure . Maybe in 3 months i will feedback, my body is very lazy,
changes are very slow.provided I can maintain this reduction in carbs and exercise

[Jennifer]

After I finish this pack of 2-in-1 coffee, I am switching back to kopi-o kosong. My sweet tooth -


I felt my pants somehow less tight this week, most probably due to cut down snacking during the day n night as I eat better for lunch.

[starlight1968sg]

Jennifer:

After I finish this pack of 2-in-1 coffee, I am switching back to kopi-o kosong. My sweet tooth -


I felt my pants somehow less tight this week, most probably due to cut down snacking during the day n night as I eat better for lunch.

Am still with Super 3in1 coffee; a cup a day makes me feel strong and alert