I AM FAT!!!

iTim__

Would you believe it? When I started MFP in November of last year, my biggest shock was entering my height and weight in the BMI tool to find out I was obese. "Obese" is "clinical" and a term used to describe folks they have to burry in piano boxes... not how I saw myself, but an awakening nonetheless.

I've stuck to MFP as much as possible since then. Entering my food and exercise and learning lots along the way. I remember when I discovered that all salads are not created equally -- the devil in the taco salad for example. I also learned if I mess up, I can make an immediate U-Turn by hitting the treadmill or going for a long walk (that was a cold dark night to discover those fish tacos had 1100 calories all by themselves).

That brings me to today. On my weigh-in this morning, I am delighted to announce: “I AM FAT!” Which I gleefully declared as I came out of the bathroom. Today I finally made it below the "obese" section into "overweight" (or FAT) section of the BMI. This is a huge accomplishment and something I needed to share with all of you. Thanks MFP community and thanks to MFP. I'm fat and happy today.

iTim__

Would you believe it? When I started MFP in November of last year, my biggest shock was entering my height and weight in the BMI tool to find out I was obese. "Obese" is "clinical" and a term used to describe folks they have to burry in piano boxes... not how I saw myself, but an awakening nonetheless.

I've stuck to MFP as much as possible since then. Entering my food and exercise and learning lots along the way. I remember when I discovered that all salads are not created equally -- the devil in the taco salad for example. I also learned if I mess up, I can make an immediate U-Turn by hitting the treadmill or going for a long walk (that was a cold dark night to discover those fish tacos had 1100 calories all by themselves).

That brings me to today. On my weigh-in this morning, I am delighted to announce: “I AM FAT!” Which I gleefully declared as I came out of the bathroom. Today I finally made it below the "obese" section into "overweight" (or FAT) section of the BMI. This is a huge accomplishment and something I needed to share with all of you. Thanks MFP community and thanks to MFP. I'm fat and happy today.

jhacker

That is so awesome!:drinker:
You are an inspiration! I want to be FAT!:laugh:

plussizemommy

congrats!! i can't wait to be fat!! lmao!!!

jdelisle

Hehehe I know exactly what you mean. I have a little chart I use for my 2 lb/week weight loss goal and in the margine I have that exact thing when i leave the obsese category!

jennib06

Awesome! I know that must be a great feeling! Which I'm sure anyone hearing that outside of this website would think I/you are crazy for saying that! But whoo hoo for being FAT! LOL

staceyw37

:flowerforyou: congratulations! you worked so hard for this moment! yay for you!

pegm

Congratulations!! You're PHAT!!

get_fit2009

Congratulations! :drinker: :flowerforyou:

doodlebug

GREAT JOB!!!

fullofjoy720

yey!

ptf9

well done!:drinker:
Good to hear that there are others who aspire to being fat.
At my current rate I plan to be fat by mid April.
signed: fat man stuck in an obese body

Dave198lbs

congrats Fatty! LOL...I am still "fat" myself but left "obese" and ...nice...keep it going!

heather0mc

great job! :flowerforyou:

thejarviclan

WOO HOO! Here's to fat!! :drinker:

heal4444

Good for you and tks for sharing your success and good news that you are no longer in the overweight category. Keep going!! :happy:

MOMOFTWO29

congats, and thanks for sharing. You are doing great, keep up the great work.

Brandiann

WTG, great job before you know it you'll be at your goal! :happy:

ellelit

go tweber, go tweber. woot woot!

AmyNVegas

I can't wait to just be obese instead of "morbidly obese" what awful person thought up these labels anyway? :huh: Good for you keep it up!:drinker:

Amy:bigsmile:

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iTim__

Thanks Amy! I don't know who comes up with the labels. For me it is a motivator. Others might find them hurtful. In the end, I just want to be there for my kids and wife... and I think I can be there a bit longer if my heart isn't working so hard. In case you're wondering... I am still fat and happy.