I have never been so happy to be overweight!!!!

sdoherty1000

You know that thin line between obese and overweight? Well i passed it, the wife now has an overweight husband and the kids have an overweight dad...BUT, i am no longer obese!!!! It has probably added about 5 years to my life expectancy by losing 13kgs, thats 29lbs to you guys over the pond.

I can fit into a size 36 jeans instead of a 38/40 (shop depending) and cutting toe nails is far easier without the massive belly causing an obstacle.

I started this journey 8 weeks ago and would never of dreamed of getting this far!!! I thought i didnt do diets and exercising etc etc but I just wanted to say IF I CAN DO IT.....ANYBODY CAN!!!!

18kgs to go to target weight and just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone on this site, my beautiful wife and the biggest thank you goes to my 9 year old daughter that has given the inspiration to carry on onto a healthier lifestyle.

Remember people "every journey starts with a single step"

sapiers

congrats! I just passed that line myself for many of he same reasons, keep up the good work!

Kate_UK

Thats fantastic!

Lexie28

Congratulations...wonderful news!!! You're an inspiration. :flowerforyou:

sabcooke

well done you and keep up the good work add me if you like

sapphirelazuli

Well done you!!

coniconstance

That would feel good, congrats!

Dauntlessness

Great Job!!!!

happybunnysbabe57

that is amazing u r doing awesome. good luck on the rest of ur journey.

hooliganlee

Well done mate. Congratulations. How can I work out how far I have to go to be overweight? I so wish I was overweight! HaHa

Pattyhansen951

I completely understand what you are talking about. I started my journey November 1, 2010 and since then have lost 48 pounds. I am aiming to lose 120 pounds total. This experienced has changed how I feel about myself and what I am truly capable of. If you ever need a bit of motivation check out my blog: goodbyechocolatecake.blogspot.com. Goodluck on your journey.

MyBeautyIsSkinDeep

Iam So glad I logged on today !!! This story was a true inspiration for Me!! Thanks for sharing what you have accomplished!!!!!! I Have a little more fire under my belt to say " I CAN DO THIS " Thanks again for sharing means alot .... And sending you a BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSE!!!!! HORAY:bigsmile:

Victorious_One

That's a huge milestone! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

sdoherty1000

Well done mate. Congratulations. How can I work out how far I have to go to be overweight? I so wish I was overweight! HaHa

For those using a mobile application on an iphone or android I use a app called targetweight on the iphone which tracks bmi and weight and tells you a date that you will reach your target weight on. I have found the app to be brilliant for the purpose i have intended for and would recommend it to anyone / everyone.

Has anyone ever set up a profile on the wii fit and the little character goes from a twig to a large pear shape and tells you your obese well the same bmi chart is featured on "targetweight" minus the character of cause. I was ashamed when i was stood on the wii fit board and the little dude went from being little to this big mass of colour.

It has helped me with my journey and maybe a simple little (free) app can help you as well

partcho

Well done dude!!!

sdoherty1000

Your words are motivational enough, I didnt even think that people would find motivation from my post so a big THANK YOU for your comment.

Believe me when i say this people, I have suffered with weight depression for many years to the extent where it takes over your life, I refused to look at myself in a mirror, I refused to be seen topless by anyone but myself and i refused to understand the health implications by being overweight. We went to london in January 2011 for the weekend and my wife took a photo of me and when i looked at that photo i was shocked and embarassed by how big i looked ( i had just eaten at gordon ramsays restaurant lol) and that 1 photo led me to saying "enough excuses" you are gunna do this before it kills you!!! From there i found out about this little amazing app called myfitnesspal and for the first time in a long long time i was able to see a light at the end of the tunnel, the wife then made me go out walking for a 4 mile brisk walk and at the end i nearly died....I ached all over!!! then i went more frequent and upped it to a 6 mile walk 3 x a week then I upped it again to just under 9 miles, but somewhere in there i started jogging and to my amazment i could actually jog (not far) but i jogged!!

I have always suffered from bad knees and being a plumber where I kneel down most of the day hasnt helped but thats where disaster struck- both knees were agony to the point it felt like I was walking on broken glass!!! Every time i put my foot down pains would shoot up my leg from my ankle to my knees!!!! a quick prescription later and a decent knee support and we got back out on the saddle.

I was unfit and lazy minded so I have complete faith in myself now that I will achieve my goals and i know for a fact if i can do it anybody can do it.

I still have a long way to go but the more lbs i lose the more i gain in self confidence and self worth

"if you fail to prepare then you prepare to fail"

sweetsexy43

That is lovely and good luck on your journey. I know your wife and daughter are proud of their dad..no matter what size you are/were! Keep it up:flowerforyou:

soccermum75

Great NSV! Congratulations. it's a big milestone!

esorcel

Congrats!! I was celebrating when I became overweight as well. It is such a good feeling.

cgcotten

If I had not read up on this very subject I would not have a clue what you are talking about. I would have told you they were one in the same. Congratulations on obtaining a huge goal, hopefully I won't be too far behind you!!

primus_guy

Great job!! I did a similar check yesterday and found out that I'm now overweight too. I've never been happier to be called overweight. So I totally relate to your happiness. Keep up the great work!!

sdoherty1000

thanks guys for your comments