No longer overweight!

Nigel99
Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
edited September 24 in Success Stories
I haven't had as much weight to lose as many here, but today I weighed in at 187.8 - officially now within normal BMI parameters after losing 15 pounds. I'm looking to lose another five pounds, but getting to the normal weight range was the main goal.

I've been eating a lot cleaner, and even though I still have treats, they are more occasional and a regular serving. Another couple of pounds, and I'll be able to go out and buy the new jeans I've been needing for a while, but put off since I knew I might be needing a smaller size.

Exercise, no sodas, and watching my sodium were the biggest factors for me, and I'm very happy with the results.

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  • Mariposa187
    Mariposa187 Posts: 344 Member
    awesome I am so excited for you!!! :)
  • Kiwijay
    Kiwijay Posts: 216
    Wow thats awesome...great achievement. I have a long road to get down in the BMI. keep it up. Well done
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS you are doing great. It feels so good to reach our goals
  • jfer1977
    jfer1977 Posts: 139
    Congratulations!!!!

    That's what I would love to do is just get to being in my healthy weight range. I'd like to be on the lower end of it, but would be very happy just being in it.
  • goohan
    goohan Posts: 155
    yay well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ive got about 5lbs to go until thats me :) xx
  • thelassiemickyjames
    thelassiemickyjames Posts: 197
    CONGRATULATIONS! I ONLY HAVE 1.4 LBS TO LOSE TILL I'M IN THE NORMAL RANGE MYSELF! WAY TO GO!!!

    :smile: !!
  • dawny78
    dawny78 Posts: 132 Member
    way to go :) well done you :)
  • kdao
    kdao Posts: 265
    I just got into the normal BMI yesterday and it feels darn good! Congrats!
  • MemphisMarly
    MemphisMarly Posts: 215
    Congrats! Getting into a healthy range is such a great accomplishment. :smile:
  • SarahRuth♥
    SarahRuth♥ Posts: 609 Member
    Congrats!!!
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    Thanks for the congrats, everybody!
    MFP and the community definitely played a part as I went from figuring on doing some exercise here and there with Your Shape on the Xbox 360 to actually deciding to dive into this completely with a healthier daily diet, and working out regularly.
  • snrose
    snrose Posts: 233 Member
    Congrats!! I have one lb to go until I'm out of the overweight range! I started at a bmi of 30.7 :)
  • MsFitnFabulous
    MsFitnFabulous Posts: 432 Member
    Congrats!
  • tummymummy
    tummymummy Posts: 97
    Fab! Well done , must be a great feeling! I can't wait to join you in the 'healthy' range :) I've still got 9 lbs to go!
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Thats so awesome, congratulations! :drinker:
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    How tall are you? I am 5'6 and weigh 185 and I am in the overweight (out of obese by 1 pound) category according to my BMI?
  • Texsox
    Texsox Posts: 146 Member
    Congrats on reaching that goal.
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    How tall are you? I am 5'6 and weigh 185 and I am in the overweight (out of obese by 1 pound) category according to my BMI?

    I'm 6'1" and now 187.8 pounds. I started at 202.8, though I've probably hovered around 205 for a couple of years. You must have been pretty happy to move out of the overweight category. Keep going, and I'm sure you'll get out of the overweight category, too.
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