I have just read a blurb this morning regarding BMI (Body Mass Index), and the information is very disturbing. The report says that evidence continues to accumulate that obesity leads to a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and many cancers. Most recently, a Swedish study indicated that a high BMI or body mass index is associated with a higher risk of colon cancer.

It appears to me that even a little bit overweight can lead to all kinds of health issues.  The information from Daily Health News by BottomLineSecrets gives the link to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's calculator for body mass index.  The link is http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi.  It is very simple - plug in your height and weight and you'll instantly see your BMI.   There is also a chart there that tells what the index means -- are you underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese?  I won't tell you what mine says, but I will say that I'll be cutting way down on my snacking!!