Lost 80 pounds, no longer "obese" ~with pics~

blairsselme

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Body mass index (BMI), a measurement which compares weight and height, defines people as overweight (pre-obese) if their BMI is between 25 and 30 kg/m2, and obese when it is greater than 30 kg/m2.

Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.[2] Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food energy intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility, although a few cases are caused primarily by genes, endocrine disorders, medications or psychiatric illness. Evidence to support the view that some obese people eat little yet gain weight due to a slow metabolism is limited; on average obese people have a greater energy expenditure than their thin counterparts due to the energy required to maintain an increased body mass.

Dieting and physical exercise are the mainstays of treatment for obesity. Moreover, it is important to improve diet quality by reducing the consumption of energy-dense foods such as those high in fat and sugars, and by increasing the intake of dietary fiber. To supplement this, or in case of failure, anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or inhibit fat absorption. In severe cases, surgery is performed or an intragastric balloon is placed to reduce stomach volume and/or bowel length, leading to earlier satiation and reduced ability to absorb nutrients from food.

Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in adults and children, and authorities view it as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century.[8] Obesity is stigmatized in much of the modern world (particularly in the Western world), though it was widely perceived as a symbol of wealth and fertility at other times in history, and still is in some parts of the world.

happyheart15

You look gorgeous!

akcman92

WOW!, amazing. keep going! summer 2012 will be coming your way!

PTpinkfit

Wow how amazing are you?! x

december8teen

Well done! Looking great.

MissTomGettingThin

Woooo!!
A massive loss!
Well done!
Don't fret about the rest... it'll happen.
You're amazing.

CMTJR

You look fantastic!

tasoconnor

You look amazing! Congrats!!

Lary_babe

That is amazing and sooo inspiring! Thank you for posting you look lovely even if you stopped now. YOu ahve a really cute figure!

IOWAlapbanderette

Congratulations!!!

ltowns11

OMG you look great! Kudos you are doing so wonderfully!!!!! THANK YOU for sharing...very inspiring!!!

FluffyCanadianGirl

You look awesome! Thanks for posting those inspirational pics!!!

AudgePaudge

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Body mass index (BMI), a measurement which compares weight and height, defines people as overweight (pre-obese) if their BMI is between 25 and 30 kg/m2, and obese when it is greater than 30 kg/m2.

Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.[2] Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food energy intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility, although a few cases are caused primarily by genes, endocrine disorders, medications or psychiatric illness. Evidence to support the view that some obese people eat little yet gain weight due to a slow metabolism is limited; on average obese people have a greater energy expenditure than their thin counterparts due to the energy required to maintain an increased body mass.

Dieting and physical exercise are the mainstays of treatment for obesity. Moreover, it is important to improve diet quality by reducing the consumption of energy-dense foods such as those high in fat and sugars, and by increasing the intake of dietary fiber. To supplement this, or in case of failure, anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or inhibit fat absorption. In severe cases, surgery is performed or an intragastric balloon is placed to reduce stomach volume and/or bowel length, leading to earlier satiation and reduced ability to absorb nutrients from food.

Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in adults and children, and authorities view it as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century.[8] Obesity is stigmatized in much of the modern world (particularly in the Western world), though it was widely perceived as a symbol of wealth and fertility at other times in history, and still is in some parts of the world.

LOVE this!! So happy that I reversed that scary situation and that I can be a better mommy by example :bigsmile:

thetorontokid2

you look awesome!!! and to no longer be "obese"...that's a great victory!

AudgePaudge

Congratulations! You look fantastic! Can you offer any suggestions...I am just starting out and need to lose 60lbs. I feel lost Where to even start...anything you can suggest would be great.

Awww, don't feel lost!! YOU CAN DO THIS!! Just log everything and work hard. Look for NSV's constantly and don't give up! You'll be amazing :flowerforyou:

scottberrydsm

That is incredible! Congratulations, and keep at it!

krystonite

You look so beautiful!!! Congratulations on your achievement.

Mommy2boys1girl

Amazing! So happy for your success!

donni123

AMAZING!!!!

rjbrowne82

you look absolutely amazing. keep up the great work