The LONG Weight ...

You know, I've GOT to be honest, I'm in Brentwood Library, again.

The observant can probably tell by the font.

And I'll be frank ... ?

I've just been in to see my GP.

If you remember, the last time I went, I was told I'd have to start eating more healthily, and take some more exercise.

Well ...

I've just found out what my post-Christmas Body Mass Index has ...

Umm ...

Well ...

Gone upwards.

DEFINITELY the wrong direction!

{{^}}

However … ?

As worrying as that is - and I'm VERY aware @RockTique*, one of my followers on Twitter, would tell me to not worry so much - I DO know I'm giong to have to get more exercise.

Some of the alternatives …

Sound messy enough to need nappies … !

* From what little she’s told me, Meredith’s a girl who’s been there, done that … and KNOWS when to worry … !

Boiled What … ?

Oh …

Yes, I KNOW …

It’s a plate.

With food.

Actually, to be strictly precise … ?

It’s a couple of grilled chicken burgers, some microwaved vegetables and boiled potatoes.

But being frank … ?

That was my now eaten dinner.

And one that was a darn sight healthy than what I’ve USUALLY been eating …

Trust me on this … !

Weight a Minute … !

Hmmm …

Did you ever hear the old urban myth that stopping smoking makes your weight balloon … ?

Yes …

Me too.

I’d always felt that there was a certain lack of foundation to that.

Was I ever wrong, there … !

You seen, I’ve been in to see my doctor, this morning.

And technically … ?

Well …

You’ve heard of the idea of Body Mass Index?

You take your weight and your height, divide them together, and the number you get is a rough guide to whether you’re underweight, about right, overweight, or morbidly obese.

I got …

Well …

Lets put it this way, it didn’t turn out as an especially healthy number.

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Hmmm …

Now, I’ll happily admit …

I’ve walked away from that with — here’s the cliqué — Dr’s Orders …

Mostly to start eating more healthily: which, believe it or not, I’m trying to, and to take 45 minutes of exercise.

A brisk walk’s been suggested.

Gosh, I’m glad I managed to get those anti-inflammatories.

That should make that bit easier … !