I'm a "Fit Fat"

I finally went off to the doctor this week after not having been there for a very very long time. Picked up a new physician. I really just wanted some labs done to see how I'm doing. Long story short, I'm the picture of health! I'm still technically considered "obese" with the whole height to weight ratio thing, but, I'm healthy as can be!

My BP has come down into a normal range (190/90 last time it was checked and 140/72 this time around, with "white coat syndrome" - 136/68 @ home). I dropped my cholesterol by 80 points which is now super normal. I raised my good cholesterol by 20 points which is fantastic. My fasting blood sugar was 85 (95 or 96 the last time I had it checked) - this from someone who has a family full of diabetics (Type II - all of them! Mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, cousins, etc), and my thyroid is functioning perfectly.

I once was thought to be insulin resistant and/or have metabolic syndrome - I no longer qualify as at risk for either of those.

To have the tests done, the doc needed a diagnosis so insurance will cover, he sat pondering and then he says "Well, obesity usually does it, but, you aren't..." I had to CONVINCE him that I AM obese...he was shocked when he looked it up on the chart.

It's absolutely 100% proof that healthy eating and exercise is the BEST thing you can do. I have not taken any medications to rectify any of it - just good ol diet and exercise, and dropping almost 50 lbs!

Go forth and workout! If I can do it, so can you!