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Happy to be Overweight!

MaryTheIceCube
MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
It's taken over a year (I began my fitness journey in February 2010), but, as of this morning, I am now in the "overweight" BMI category, rather than the "obese" category!!! I couldn't be happier about this!!! Just had to share. :)
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  • LaDonnaJo
    LaDonnaJo Posts: 3 Member
    WAY TO GO GIRL!!! :)
  • carlybarley22
    carlybarley22 Posts: 197 Member
    Good for you!
  • spurlore
    spurlore Posts: 3
    I have 3 lbs to go to get out of that catagory. People keep telling me, "Your not obese, those charts are not personailized enough." But I tell them it does not matter, because I will feel better just not being in that group anymore.
  • spitfire1962
    spitfire1962 Posts: 347 Member
    AWESOME! :) Goodbye obesity forever!
  • batty5
    batty5 Posts: 193
    Well done, keep up the good work & remember it is not always about what the scales say. :flowerforyou:
  • SheliaN1960
    SheliaN1960 Posts: 454 Member
    Happy that you are happy to be healthy!!! Congrats!!
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,075 Member
    Thanks for posting your joy! I am getting close and can't wait to be overweight.
  • mfiggs
    mfiggs Posts: 155 Member
    Job well done...can't wait to get there myself:)
  • SueSee
    SueSee Posts: 65
    Awesome! :happy:
  • caitlinclock
    caitlinclock Posts: 528 Member
    That's awesome! Congratulations! :)
  • oscarvalles
    oscarvalles Posts: 11
    Congrats!! It's easier being overweight than obese. :wink:
  • PoorGirlEatingHealthy
    PoorGirlEatingHealthy Posts: 209
    Great Job!! It's these milestones that keep us all motivated!
  • MaysMom
    MaysMom Posts: 103 Member
    Yay, yay, yay! I am so happy for you. I laugh to think about the people that have never been in that situation and don't understand where you're coming from. But I sure do! Congratulations! I can't wait until I'm there with you!
  • JMJohnson1005
    JMJohnson1005 Posts: 209 Member
    Awesome! Keep up the good work!
  • daniellejg
    daniellejg Posts: 97
    Way to go!
  • NoExcuseTina
    NoExcuseTina Posts: 506 Member
    LOVE IT...can't wait till I can say the same thing!!!
  • audbbgirl
    audbbgirl Posts: 83
    Great job!!! Woo Hoo * happy dance*
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    AWESOME! :glasses:
  • TabbyJustice
    TabbyJustice Posts: 132 Member
    That's amazing! Fantastic job at getting where you are today!
  • Sugar_Apple
    Sugar_Apple Posts: 951 Member
    WTG!!! Keep up the good work!!!
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    yay.. Im soo happy for you Chandra.. keep up the good work.. :) Ill be happy if i ever get to the overweight status.. :) Im hoping.. :)
  • Allibaba
    Allibaba Posts: 457 Member
    Congrats again! That is so exciting!!!
  • Robrowald
    Robrowald Posts: 64 Member
    That's great. Keep up the good work.
  • westcoastSW
    westcoastSW Posts: 320 Member
    First, congrats on your progress and achievement!
    Second, congrats on a witty subject title! (I was expecting a rant about reasons not to lose weight or something, lol)
  • schottje
    schottje Posts: 1
    Congrats. Too funny, I am dying to be overweight with you :)
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    Everyone, thank you SO much for your positive, kind, encouraging words!!! I LOVE all the support we offer one another here on MFP!

    All of you who are working toward the "overweight" category, keep up your good work -- it really does pay off if you keep going!! Trust me, I've had my various ups and downs throughout this journey, but what's an adventurous journey without a few "bumps in the road"?!?! Seriously, stick with it -- I'm rooting for you all!!

    Thanks again!!
  • mom2claudia
    mom2claudia Posts: 53
    One day, I hope to be overweight instead of obese, too. I remember the first time my doc used that word with me, too. That word really ticks me off. LOL!
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    I can totally relate; I hit the "overweight" category last week. It is an amazing feeling. Great job!!!
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    I really dislike the word "obese" too. It just has a not-so-nice kinda ring to it, doesn't it?! Like I said, I'm rooting for every one of us here to be outta that category!! We can ALL do this. :)
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    I can totally relate; I hit the "overweight" category last week. It is an amazing feeling. Great job!!!

    Thank you!! Congrats to you, too! :)
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