Working out with Wii Fit; What is a happy weight?

Posted by L. Marie Dubuque Mar 2, 2009

I haven't posted in a while because I had a horrible cold. I even missed one day working out with Wii Fit because of it. I am back on track now, still three pounds away from my goal.

I read this article about finding your happy weight. It talks about losing "vanity pounds." Do I fall into that category? After all, I was a normal weight to start with...I'm just trying to get to the lower end of normal instead of hovering around the higher side of what society tells us is an ok weight for everyone.

I see another side to that argument. I don't think it's vain to want to get down to my weight in college. I am now three pounds away from that goal, and I feel leaner, stronger and yes, clothes look better. What's wrong with that? Yes, it's hard, and I hope I can maintain that number on the scale. But, if I don't, it's ok, and I'll never be under-weight, just on the low side of "normal." I mean, there are limits as to how far I will go to keep the weight down. For instance, I simply can not develop a taste for skim milk. To me, it tastes too watered down. People say you get used to it. I'm not willing to do that. Give me the 2% and I'll just deal with the consequences.