I'm not "obese" anymore

keeponkickin

I've posted some successes here in this forum before but this one was mind blowing for me. I joined MFP in January 2011 needing to drop 127 pounds. I am now down 90 pounds. Went from a size 24 pants to a size 12 and still going. I have my goal weight in mind and have been keeping my sights on that. I decided to look at my BMI for the first time in a long while. When I joined in January my BMI was a whopping 42.1 and I am now at a 28 and well into the "over weight" category. Never thought I would be doing a happy dance to say "I'm overweight everyone!" I am now 23 pounds from being in the normal BMI category. Normal? What is that? I haven't seen that weight in years and years. I still want to lose 40 pounds to drop me in the middle of my "normal" weight range. This realization really spurs me to push that much harder. Is that a light I see at the end of the tunnel?

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Cdcaldwe

Awesome congrats!

skinnyhappy

Look how cute you are you look fantastic!

Jconner30

I am in the SAME BOAT as you!!! Im considered 'overweight' and I am about 20 pounds from "normal". Cant wait!

FabCheeky

You look younger! Keep up the great work and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

UpToAnyCool

:flowerforyou: :glasses: Supremo job - I'm sure you are feeling as great as you look!

pmalcolm

This is just great, What did you do, was it just sticking to your calorie allowance and exercise?:happy: :happy:

pmalcolm

This is just great, What did you do, was it just sticking to your calorie allowance and exercise?:happy: :happy:

riannenrings

you are doing so incredible well!!! you look so healthy! congrats!!

godroxmysox

What a transformation; great work!

Helice

Wow you can see a huge difference!!
You look amazing!!
Congrats!!
^_^

LeonaBlack

I am so proud of you for taking charge of your health! Congratulations!!

sambustem

GREAT job!!!!

TheEnchantedMoose

Well done! I have recently passed the overweitht mark as well. Only 30 pounds to a healthy BMI
Keep up the Amazing work!

Tuffjourney

Great job. You looks so wonderful and so much happier!

summertime_girl

Awesome!

(Except for the Yankees shirt!!)

stc74

inspirational!

sonjalucia

Congratulations you look fantastic so far!!!

mhig011975

are job there

dodd319

Me too! The feeling is wonderful!

P.S. -- You look amazing! Great job!

Jeffnjo

You look amazing!!!! Good for you!

Katiemarie4488

90 lbs in 7 months?!!? WOW GOOD FOR YOU!!!! CONGRATS

luvgreen25

Great Job! Keep up the great work.

TiffyC828

You look amazing! What a great thing you are doing for yourself. Keep up the great work!

keola64

Aloha & Congratulations,I a total of 93 pounds 72 of which was thanks to myfitnesspal & exercise. I was 263,now 172 and have maintained my goal weight for several months.to every 1 who gets discouraged,u can & will achieve your goals if you put all of you will power and motivation into your goals! Feel free to add me for support & or things that helped me,I met my goal in 7 months and am feeling great,I'm 33 yrs old and feel 18 again,good luck to all & great job to those accomplishing their goals.

keola64

By the way kickin you do look great

sunshinethompson

Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!!!!! You look awesome!!!!!

Wisawobby

WOW! Great job you look wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration

sister_bear

Awesome!

keeponkickin

Awesome!

(Except for the Yankees shirt!!)

Sorry Boston. I only represent the Best

keeponkickin

This is just great, What did you do, was it just sticking to your calorie allowance and exercise?:happy: :happy:

I stick with it all the time. I do cardio and strength training 5 to 6 days a week. I stay within my calorie allowance and I do switch up my calorie allowance from time to time. I keep my body guessing to try and stay off plateaus. I got stuck on one a couple of weeks ago that lasted for 5 weeks. I pushed through, tried everything until I got it busted.