Yay, I'm finally overweight!

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  • RokkinRobin
    RokkinRobin Posts: 13
    Congratulations! That is a goal of mine as well... Keep up the good work!
  • sophie_wr
    sophie_wr Posts: 194 Member
    You look great.
    And I love love love the cat-eye glasses :)
  • arcticfox04
    arcticfox04 Posts: 1,011 Member
    I just got to overweight today also. Fun stuff right?
  • nicdilor
    nicdilor Posts: 49
    Wow that is so cool, I didn't realize it, but I am too...yay !!!!
  • NoisyVision
    NoisyVision Posts: 53 Member
    High five ** you're doing great !!
  • banks89202
    banks89202 Posts: 270
    I can't wait to be "overweight"!!! lol You look great !
  • aakaakaak
    aakaakaak Posts: 1,240 Member
    Tekne,

    First off, CONGRATULATIONS! The title throws things off until you realize where it's coming from. Overweight is definitely a giant leap forward from obese.

    Second, this site is "fairly" connected to the whole If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) system of accurate weight loss/gain. They have several calculators that effectively say the whole BMI thing is a load of crap. They have their own method of calculating body fat percentage that helps in determining several of the macros you're using right here on this site. The "official" site is here: http://www.iifym.com/

    Third, you're doing something exceptional for your son by losing weight. You're teaching him healthy habits for a long life. By providing a good, thinner, healthier role model you're increasing his chances at a healthier, longer life. Keep up the good work!
  • jasondcooper
    jasondcooper Posts: 125
    Congratulations on your progress!
  • tekne1
    tekne1 Posts: 30 Member
    Tekne,

    First off, CONGRATULATIONS! The title throws things off until you realize where it's coming from. Overweight is definitely a giant leap forward from obese.

    Second, this site is "fairly" connected to the whole If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) system of accurate weight loss/gain. They have several calculators that effectively say the whole BMI thing is a load of crap. They have their own method of calculating body fat percentage that helps in determining several of the macros you're using right here on this site. The "official" site is here: http://www.iifym.com/

    Third, you're doing something exceptional for your son by losing weight. You're teaching him healthy habits for a long life. By providing a good, thinner, healthier role model you're increasing his chances at a healthier, longer life. Keep up the good work!

    Thanks for the link, I will definitely check it out! I agree that BMI isn't very accurate. I know some very strong, very fit people who are classified as obese per BMI. It is definitely all about body fat percentage, strength, and fitness level plus an understanding of nutrition. Now that I have some of the initial weight off, I feel like I can focus more on the details of a healthy lifestyle.
  • sherbear2678
    sherbear2678 Posts: 60 Member
    That is awesome - congrats!
  • kiittenforever
    kiittenforever Posts: 478 Member
    Hey you look great!
  • tekne1
    tekne1 Posts: 30 Member
    I just got to overweight today also. Fun stuff right?

    It is - congrats! :)
  • stardancer7
    stardancer7 Posts: 276 Member
    Congratulations! I can't wait to be overweight too!
  • sundrine
    sundrine Posts: 36
    Holy crap you look so healthy, congrats!
    And I like to roller skate as well (with my mom's old skates from the 70s) although it isn't quite as badass as roller derby :D
  • oddish95
    oddish95 Posts: 1
    congratulations girl! :]
  • lionskitty
    lionskitty Posts: 72 Member
    That's awesome! I'm so close too! Hope to get there before my birthday. You look great!
  • TennesseeSodaholic
    TennesseeSodaholic Posts: 129 Member
    You look FANTASTIC!
  • m23gm25
    m23gm25 Posts: 153 Member
    LOL! I was just thinking today how happy it would make me not to be considered obese anymore so when I saw your topic I knew exactly what you meant! CONGRATULATIONS! I'm jealous!
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    Are you a ... @____@ A derby girl? *swoons*
  • CChandler81
    CChandler81 Posts: 100 Member
    Awesome loss! I play derby as well!
  • boyydz
    boyydz Posts: 5
    I have not made it to overweight, yet. I simply cannot wait until I'm there! Congrats! :)
  • IMElektra
    IMElektra Posts: 65 Member
    Looking great
  • janelle1993
    janelle1993 Posts: 128
    Definitely something to be proud of!! Can't wait to see you say your in the normal range!!:)
  • LadyBeryl
    LadyBeryl Posts: 344 Member
    Congrats!

    I so relate. Even when I was "thin" per my doctor, I was considered "overweight" by al of those charts. I'll be happy when I'm "overweight" again too. :laugh: :laugh:
  • HogSandwich
    HogSandwich Posts: 146 Member
    Tekne,

    First off, CONGRATULATIONS! The title throws things off until you realize where it's coming from. Overweight is definitely a giant leap forward from obese.

    Second, this site is "fairly" connected to the whole If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) system of accurate weight loss/gain. They have several calculators that effectively say the whole BMI thing is a load of crap. They have their own method of calculating body fat percentage that helps in determining several of the macros you're using right here on this site. The "official" site is here: http://www.iifym.com/

    Third, you're doing something exceptional for your son by losing weight. You're teaching him healthy habits for a long life. By providing a good, thinner, healthier role model you're increasing his chances at a healthier, longer life. Keep up the good work!

    The IIFYM site just told me I had 98.12% body fat -_-

    Wouldn't I be dead?
  • jinjin8
    jinjin8 Posts: 220 Member
    Amazing work. You've done so well.
  • baptiste565
    baptiste565 Posts: 590 Member
    congrats
  • HSingMomto7Kids
    HSingMomto7Kids Posts: 345 Member
    You've done a great job!!!

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