I just want to start off by saying, for any young girl on this app who is still in high school and required to take a BMI test yearly, I’m sorry.

I’ve been out of school for several years, and I want you to know what I wish I realized when I was in school. They. Are. Crap.

I’m on a little rant because I’m having to do another one for my job now, and I’ve gained a bit of weight since I got married.

I am 5’7’’ and weigh 185lbs. If you look at a BMI chart, I’m on the line of overweight and obese.

All these kinds of tests do is make women feel worse about their size and body shape.

I wish I would’ve known this in high school, it would’ve saved me years of insecurity and anxiety about my weight/size.

So if you’re also having to deal with this, and ESPECIALLY if you’re in high school, please don’t take that test to heart.

Love your body, know your body, and just be HEALTHY- no matter what that looks like for you.