Proud to be overweight!

psantacruz

Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"

psantacruz

Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"

renae77

Congratulations on your weight loss! That is so awesome! Keep up the good work and keep going for your goals!

BrenNew

Congratulations! And before you know it, you'll BE at your goal weight!!!

cheermom11

Awesome! Congratulations :drinker:

srajkowski

That is awesome! Congratulations!

melissa91971

That's great! I look forward to being overweight too!
~Mel

mpdpratima

You are an inspiration for me, I just joined after hitting my all time high of 253! I am in the obese zone myself and was inspired by a woman I work with who lost 170 pounds with diet and exercise. Hang in there!

Mahlia

Congratulations! :happy:

eriny

way to go :drinker:

arewethereyet

Good job Santa!!! hehe Ok... I know it is Santacruz and I even roll the rrrrr..:laugh:

You are doing such a great job!

rachel41

Congratulations! :flowerforyou: Keep up the good work!!!

psantacruz

Good job Santa!!! hehe Ok... I know it is Santacruz and I even roll the rrrrr..:laugh:

Wow, that's great! I don't even roll the R!

Thanks for all the kind words. I really wish I had known about this commmunity from the very beginning. It's helpful and inspirational, and I know it will help me drop the remaining 40lbs that I want to lose.

Good bye, 'Obese', just passing through, 'Overweight', on to 'NORMAL'!

nwfamilygal

Great job keep up the good work , water, water,water:drinker: :flowerforyou:

3babybeans

That's so great for you & so inspirational to others. Congrats on being overweight!! Keep up the awesome work! :flowerforyou:

RainbowNtheWaterfall

:laugh: .You had me going for a while there...I was like, I gotta read this!...Keep up the good work...I hope to be over weight at least by February...

Tri_Dad

On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

Not only am I always immensly inspired by your weight loss seeing as we are one of few men in a sea of inspirationl ladies, but I feel like I am in your shoes a year ago. I am currently down to 289lbs with a BMI over 40. and that is down from 319 a month ago. Your success continues to be an inspiration to me and I look forward to being overweight myself. Cheers to you :drinker: and to us boys on the journey.

Fitness_Chick

psantacruz
Huge congrats on the loss and healthy changes..... hard work sure pays off! :drinker: Your thread topic makes sense to me now...... I knew more than likely there would be a hidden meaning.... :laugh: Just glancing at your profile pics... can really tell in your face...course that's all I can see but sure can tell you've been workin your tail off:noway: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Fitness_Chick

On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

Not only am I always immensly inspired by your weight loss seeing as we are one of few men in a sea of inspirationl ladies, but I feel like I am in your shoes a year ago. I am currently down to 289lbs with a BMI over 40. and that is down from 319 a month ago. Your success continues to be an inspiration to me and I look forward to being overweight myself. Cheers to you :drinker: and to us boys on the journey.

Way to go on the lbs. lost Spyguy:drinker: You're doing great:bigsmile:

Fitness_Chick

You are an inspiration for me, I just joined after hitting my all time high of 253! I am in the obese zone myself and was inspired by a woman I work with who lost 170 pounds with diet and exercise. Hang in there!

Well then welcome to you:flowerforyou: Great place to be if you're looking to make lifelong changes in health.......... we love our new folks:drinker: :bigsmile:

Fitness_Chick

Great job keep up the good work , water, water,water:drinker: :flowerforyou:

hee hee hee...there's one of my NW girls! water water water INDEED!:bigsmile: :drinker: :drinker:

Nonibug

Congratulations to you!!:drinker:
I hope to be overweight myself soon

mpdpratima

I love your photo! I am so inspired by your incredible weight loss! Are you at your goal weight?

usmcwifeb15

That is so great! Congratulations. You should be very proud. I know I can't wait to get in my healthy weight range. Soon enough. You are doing awesome keep up all your hard work.

psantacruz

Just glancing at your profile pics... can really tell in your face...course that's all I can see but sure can tell you've been workin your tail off:noway: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Wow. If you can see it in my face now, I'll have to eventually do a before/after pic as well.

Again, I'm pleased with the kind words from you all, and it's nice to know I'll be able to lean on you all when I kick it up a notch. I'm planning to shift from weight LOSS to weight MAINTENANCE and strength training, and I can't wait to pick your collective brains.

psantacruz

Spyguy-

Keep it up, man. If there's anything I can share with you, just ask!

cmriverside

Yay YOU! I love it that the guys are getting healthy and getting involved. Stay with us! You are an inspiration to all. :flowerforyou:

jimswmn

Way to go!

renae5

Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"

WOW, what a positive way to look at things and Lord knows a positive attitude will get you EVERYWHERE!!! WAY TO GO...YOU CAN DO IT!!!!:bigsmile:

watch48win

Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"

I like the way you thing Sir..............well done! Keep up the great work.

mpdpratima

Stay strong everyone, this is an amazing website with such great support and wonderful folks. I too hope to be overweight soon!