Happy to just be overweight!

SheilAnneSmith
SheilAnneSmith Posts: 202 Member
in Success Stories
Who would think falling into the "overweight" category would make you so happy!

I started out on my journey Feb 2012, and joined MFP in April 2012. So far I've gone from 302 to 184, taking me from that ugly word Obese, down to just being overweight! What a difference a year can make!

I've learned to be more stubborn than my body, I hovered at 190 for what seemed like forever before finally dipping low enough to get below that "overweight" threshold! I'll be dang sure my doctor changes what my medical chart says next time I am in there, that stupid obese word can be erased for ever!

What do I do? Work hard and keep at it. No reason to give up, because if I give up today, it's just going to take me that much longer to get my goal. I love homegrown steak and pork and garden fresh veggies. Most of my cardio work is walking, gardening and hiking, with an occasional elliptical trip if the weather flat out sucks. I lift, and lift as heavy as I can. I love watching guys have to decrease the weights when they get to a machine after me. (I use weight machines because I work out alone, no spotters for this gal, but I prefer not having to wait around for anyone else to do their thing, instead I can work harder in the time I have)

I've gone from a size 24 jeans to a size 10. I used to wear a 2XL Tshirt, now I wear a medium. I even have a women's sized medium shirt I just bought. My ring size has gone from an 11 to a 7. My shoe size has gone from an 11 to 9 1/2 womens.

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  • CupcakeKendra
    CupcakeKendra Posts: 212 Member
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    GREAT PROGRESS!! WOW!
  • nc805397
    nc805397 Posts: 223 Member
    amazing job girl!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D
  • Sherriediva1
    Sherriediva1 Posts: 345 Member
    'CLAP, CLAP' - YOU FREAKIN' ROCK!!! :bigsmile:
  • bassls
    bassls Posts: 5
    good job!!
  • romerojg
    romerojg Posts: 9
    Perfect reason to celebrate, congratulations!

    I celebrated when I went from morbidly obese to simply obese. I still have not madeoverweight but I am on the way.
  • Willowana
    Willowana Posts: 493 Member
    You look awesome!!! Don't ever give up on yourself. I was 282 at my highest. Down to 221, but now I'm hovering too. Your story was very motivational, and it gave me that extra drive to keep pushing through it.
  • YolieCreator
    YolieCreator Posts: 173 Member
    You are AWESOME!!! I'm trying to get down to just overweight. Lol Sounds silly to other people, but we understand. Thanks for sharing. I've been feeling discouraged but seeing your progress has renewed my faith in myself. At 19 when I got married I was 165, at 20 1/2 I got up to 243 the day after I had my son, and now I'm at my heaviest at 283. :/...... Trying to get my sexy back. Thanks again for sharing
  • beastmode_kitty
    beastmode_kitty Posts: 844 Member
    Great job! All it takes is hardwork and dedication and you can achieve your goals :)
  • niightwindz
    niightwindz Posts: 64 Member
    Wow! You look so wonderful! x
  • TheDarlingOne
    TheDarlingOne Posts: 255 Member
    such an awesome post! you can see so much change in the right side pic - i'm sure you're loving the feeling of change too! keep up the great work. way to motivate us all :)
  • Mpol2
    Mpol2 Posts: 442 Member
    What a fantastic journey. You look amazing nd you hav a great attitude:flowerforyou:
  • kganc001
    kganc001 Posts: 317
    You look great!! Congrats!!!
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
    Awesome job!!!! Huge inspiration - keep up the great work!!!
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    WOO F*CKIN' WOO! Go girl! Wonderful...
  • kluedesigns
    kluedesigns Posts: 72 Member
    OMG!

    you are so beautiful, both inside and out.

    you're an amazing person and a true inspiration to us all
  • keriberi9
    keriberi9 Posts: 159 Member
    Awesome! I just switched to the overweight category too :) You have quite a transformation!!!
  • azanne07
    azanne07 Posts: 32
    great job
  • FitToBeKim
    FitToBeKim Posts: 85 Member
    I totally understand and I think you ROCK !!

    Congrats !! You are fantastic !!
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    Honestly...you don't even look like the same person!!! Well done! :drinker:
  • ruckerbenton
    ruckerbenton Posts: 94
    Thanks for posting. You are inspiration to me. I sure hope I can do the same. You are incredible!
  • lintino
    lintino Posts: 526 Member
    You look fantastic!! Brava!!! :drinker:
  • MistyRoberts88
    MistyRoberts88 Posts: 6 Member
    Your progress is awesome! You look great and you are just beaming with happiness! I'm proud of you!
  • judtod
    judtod Posts: 85
    Congratulations!! You are glowing, as you should be.
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Awesome job!! I cant wait to be overweight!!
  • SHMirkle
    SHMirkle Posts: 5 Member
    Congratulations!! All of our hard work shows. I understand exactly what you and others in this thread mean. I'm ecstatic to be just obese now and can't wait to just be overweight. Dare we dream to ever be considered tiny or petite?

    Keep up the great work!
  • gogeegee
    gogeegee Posts: 13
    Wow thanks for sharing I am so inspired after reading your story. I am so sick of being the victim to my weight and your story proves that it can be done.
  • ChristineH1001
    ChristineH1001 Posts: 65
    Excellent job, keep up the great work! You are an inspiration!!:bigsmile:
  • thoseblueeyes
    thoseblueeyes Posts: 812 Member
    Sweetie you look amazing!
  • mags8726
    mags8726 Posts: 10 Member
    So inspired! I have the same starting weight so this is so encouraging.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,286 Member
    WONDERFUL!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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