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1 year today, FINALLY a NORMAL BMI!

rightkindofwrong
rightkindofwrong Posts: 16 Member
in Success Stories
One year ago I really started my weight loss journey. October 15, 2013 I weighed in at 188 pounds but today; October 15, 2014 I am weighing in at 144 pounds! Still not to my final goal weight but I am so much closer than I ever have been! I can't rememebr the last time I wasn't classified as overweight or obese. I am 5'4'' and with my starting weight of 188 I was clasified as obese. Today I finally made it to the NORMAL BMI, just barely. BUT IM THERE! Little steps! My final goal weight is around 130, I am so close! I just had to share this with someone! :smiley: 44 pounds in 12 months!
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  • bstoudt369
    bstoudt369 Posts: 76 Member
    Good for you! I am 5'4" as well and that is my next goal too. About 23 lbs to go!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Good work! That is really fantastic. You've come a long way :)
  • biscuitsandbutter
    biscuitsandbutter Posts: 8
    That's a great accomplishment! You should be proud!! :)
  • RenaTX
    RenaTX Posts: 345 Member
    Great job! You are an inspiration! I admire your dedication to this !
  • chesnity3
    chesnity3 Posts: 960 Member
    Great job!
  • tripswithT
    tripswithT Posts: 6 Member
    WOW Congrats, good job!!
  • JoseCastaneda
    JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
    Congratulations! I bet i feels so good! I can't remember the last time I had a "normal BMI"... but I can tell you I'll get there too. Way to go!
  • meghan_lovely
    meghan_lovely Posts: 48 Member
    That is so exciting and inspirational. Congratulations!!
    I am currently at 194 and 5'5. I have lost 21 lbs. in 81 days on MFP. I would be ecstatic to have a "normal" BMI. I don't think I look obese right now but technically I am.
  • pandsmomCheryl
    pandsmomCheryl Posts: 168 Member
    Congratulations! I remember hitting a healthy BMI and feeling the same exact way. Keep the good work up!!!
  • jos05
    jos05 Posts: 263 Member
    awesome!!! Keep up the good work!!! :)
  • stefaniemazz
    stefaniemazz Posts: 179 Member
    Congrats!
  • sarahpharmabiz
    sarahpharmabiz Posts: 1
    Great job!!! Any words of advice??!! A lot of us are in your position and what an inspiration to keep going.
  • rightkindofwrong
    rightkindofwrong Posts: 16 Member
    edited October 2014
    Thank you everyone!! The only advice I have is stick to it! There were days i would see no progress or GAIN weight and would want to give up but reading success stories on here and a LOT of Google made me stick to it! It feels very good! Im still not "happy" with the way i look but im MUCH happier than i was!
  • jeanniebeanie59
    jeanniebeanie59 Posts: 141 Member
    Great job!! You look fantastic!
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
    edited October 2014
    I am 5' 2" and weigh 139, and my BMI is 25.4, at 5' 4", 144 lbs., yours is 24.7, where are you doing your calculations from? My goal is 130, but I am 2 inches shorter than you, I may change it, honestly for me it is about body fat not the number on the scale, especially since I lift heavy. Personally, I think you look great right now. I am close to normal too, but I take it with a grain of salt because of weight lifting.
  • rightkindofwrong
    rightkindofwrong Posts: 16 Member
    Under 25 for a BMI is "NORMAL" as thats how I just barely made it into ''normal" range today.
  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
    Congrats! And keep it up. You will be there in no time!

  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    Good for you! :grinning:
    Keep at it, slow & steady wins the race. It'll be easier to keep the weight off.

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  • Rebeccas_Life
    Rebeccas_Life Posts: 58 Member
    Congrats!!! :)
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Congrats! That's awesome!
  • sodakat
    sodakat Posts: 1,126 Member
    Such a great thread! I like that you took your time and are still working at it a year later. Motivating for sure. I figure I'll be losing for another year or two and hopefully be pretty comfortable eating this way by the time I hit goal/maintenance.

    Congratulations, btw!

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  • frenchcupcake
    frenchcupcake Posts: 14
    Yay, go you!
  • Tiamo719
    Tiamo719 Posts: 256 Member
    You look maaavelous!
  • Mexicanbigfoot
    Mexicanbigfoot Posts: 520 Member
    wow, that is awesome!! congrats on your hard work!! :D
  • __hannah_
    __hannah_ Posts: 787 Member
    Congrats! I'm also hoping to make it into the normal BMI range in one year. I still have 15 lbs to go and 2.5 months left.
  • nmandine1
    nmandine1 Posts: 10
    Wow, what a huge accomplishment. Fantastic determination. Way to go!! :smiley:
  • Watch_Me_Rise
    Watch_Me_Rise Posts: 301 Member
    Great job! 44 lbs is amazing!
  • Chloe9218160
    Chloe9218160 Posts: 61 Member
    I am 5'4, and I just hit it about a month ago for the first time since 4th grade! I haven't lost much since then, but it feels nice to bed normal. Congratulations on your achievement! :smiley:
  • chachadeb
    chachadeb Posts: 275 Member
    You look great, 44 lbs is an awesome accomplishment.
  • jsalzat
    jsalzat Posts: 225 Member
    Yay!!! Congrats on your success :D Keep staying strong- you've made incredible progress in one year!

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