So…..as embarrassing as this is to admit….here are my initial weigh-in results. I have Body Analyser scales and so I got to see what is happening in my body. It’s not good but hey that is why I am putting it out there. Be brave and join me. Feel free to comment and we can support one another….

I will be weighing weekly and doing measurements fortnightly with the hope that if I manage to shift some pounds, I may be able to get a little bit more mobile and help my MS symptoms. I am also nearly 34 and do want children in the future so I know that I need to be in better shape for that to happen.

So here we go…… here is my way of being accountable eventually of my actions. Please don’t judge the size I am as a large portion of it is medically related and the steroids I had for 3 months. But I am also taking responsibility for what I have previously stuffed in my gob!

5 foot 4 inches

19 stone 2 pounds (268 pounds) – Should be: 7 st 12 lbs to 10 stone for height

73.9% Fat – Should be: 21.1% to 32.9%

33.1% Water – Should 37% to 49%

1.8% Bone Mass – Should be 3% to 5%

45.7 Body Mass Index – Should be 18.6 to 24.9 for healthy range

23.7% Muscle Mass – Should be around 36% or more for a female

1964 Calories that are burnt on Basal Rate Measurement (meaning how much I burn by doing nothing at all)

Yes, I know these are shocking but I am determined to do something about this hence my very public declaration. I know that I need to improve all these scores.

My positive thinking is… this is for my health, to have a family, to live longer and to hopefully be able to walk again in the future even if it is just enough to go 8 minutes up to the local beach and take my dogs out!

Measurements: in centimetres

Neck – 38.5 Cms

Arms – 39.5 Cms (Forearm – 28.5 Cms)

Above Bust – 117 Cms

Bust – 140 Cms

Chest (Below Bust) – 123 Cms

Waist – 132 Cms

Midline – 137.5 Cms

Hips – 145 Cms

Thighs – 77 Cms

Above Knee – 49 Cms

Calves – 47.5 Cms

There is my public declaration, so be brave and do the same. We can support one another. Today’s food blog will be added next.

Hansi xx