Yay! I'm Severely Obese!

OnceAndFutureAthlete

Meaning my BMI is now <40 (39.9!) and so I'm no longer "morbidly obese" (Class III) and just "severely obese" (Class II).

27 pounds down, [not going to say just yet] pounds to go.

Next stop: just plain Obese! I can't WAIT to be just plain "overweight".

lmf1012

That is awesome!! Keep the course, you are doing fantastic!

Get_Back_To_Feeling_Good

Congrats on your success I know how it feels I have gone from a 41.5 down to 38!!

I also can't WAIT to be just plain "overweight".

Sand_TIger

Fantastic! Great outlook, too. I remember when I crossed from obese to overweight, and I'd started out as severely obese - pretty nice milestones. I'll bet your body is thanking you.

lacylucy1935

Great job, however I hate those charts!! I have seen times they calculate a toned / fit person as obese... I take it a few pounds to a time. Seems to work best for me, won't give up even if I fall off the wagon for a meal or two. Keep going and do you!

Onedaywriter

Awesome!!! That’s a MAJOR accomplishment!!!

OnceAndFutureAthlete

lacylucy1935 wrote: »

Great job, however I hate those charts!! I have seen times they calculate a toned / fit person as obese... I take it a few pounds to a time. Seems to work best for me, won't give up even if I fall off the wagon for a meal or two. Keep going and do you!

Yeah, agreed. I know there are a lot of shortcomings to BMI calculations and they're not hard-and-fast categories, but they make nice milestones along the road. At least when you're headed DOWN!

Latrellis

For a little more boost, track your BF% w/tape measure. You may be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes BMI doesn't reflect as much change in certain people depending on body shape. BF% can be a great motivator - as little as 3-4 lbs can make a big difference

lynneburgess714

Congratulations! That is great news, keep on doing what you are doing!

charmmeth

Fantastic progress! Well done!

stephe1987

Congratulations on reaching your milestone!

mrmota70

You can do it. I’ve been where you are. I officially crossed from obese to overweight this past weekend. I’m looking at staying overweight and be happy when I hit my mark. About 15 more lbs. Dr actually said not to loose more when I was 30 lbs from the mark. No meds, normal A1C, resting rate in the 40s, size 34 jeans. Keep at it and the benefits will keep on coming in.

metaphysicalstudio

What a win! ,😃 Way to go!

OnceAndFutureAthlete

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. Been below it for a week now, so it wasn't a fluke.
I'll let you know when I'm "obese".

Janatki

Brilliant! Hot on your heels BMI 40.7 after 15 lb loss! We can do this!

magc1670

I know EXACTLY what you mean! I am down 24.5 pounds and am 2 pounds away from being only "obese class II" instead of morbidly obese. Congratulations--every move in the right direction is progress!

AZrising

Fantastic work! The dedication pays off in the end. Remember these days and keep going strong!

Get_Back_To_Feeling_Good

Remember you can do it if you want it bad enough

OnceAndFutureAthlete

Thanks MFP pals.
As of today I'm 32 pounds down and that's 25% to GOAL!!!!
I'm going to stay focused on how far I've come and not how far I have to go.

kyndread71

Little by little, you are saving your own life.

And YOU ARE WORTH IT! We're cheering for you!

SuzieQ789

I love your goals! What a great way to motivate yourself. Best wishes!!

g2renew

Congrats!

poisonesse

YOU RULE!!! Getting out of the "morbidly obese" category is hard work, and you've done it! Now just stick with the plan, whatever plan you're using, and start saving up some money... so you can treat yourself with a new wardrobe! You deserve it! Again, congrats!!! 👏👏👏

deborahupton10

Well done you keep going your doing fab xx

rhodri1403

I'd give anything to slip below BMI Class 1 Obese and be Overweight.
One day, I'll be able to see my feet again!

OnceAndFutureAthlete

rhodri1403 wrote: »

I'd give anything to slip below BMI Class 1 Obese and be Overweight.
One day, I'll be able to see my feet again!

Yes you can! Yes you will!

Tarzan37

Great work!

dang4813

You know, if you don't want people to know your goal, you shouldn't give them a percentage lololololol

OnceAndFutureAthlete

dang4813 wrote: »

You know, if you don't want people to know your goal, you shouldn't give them a percentage lololololol

Welllllll, if you noticed, I said "not going to say YET"
And in the 2+ weeks since I posted that, I got more comfortable with it.
So yes, we can do the math and figure out that my goal is 128# and at 32# I am 1/4 of the way there.

Thanks for your encouragement. I'm sure you'll be really popular here.

candysashab88

You are an inspiration.