Finally, I'm NORMAL!

al369
al369 Posts: 170 Member
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As of today, I have a normal BMI!!

I weighed in at 154 this morning (and am 5'5"). My high weight when I started back on MFP was 176. I've lost 22 lbs (one more than my ticker) within 3 months.

I only been in the normal BMI range one other time and it was only for about 6 months in college. I've always been overweight. I am so excited to be here!


Next goal, get in a solid size 6. Then get to my 145 goal. Then reevaluate.

I know my accomplishment is quite moderate compared to others on here, but at one point in time I didn't think it was possible. So, I'm celebrating and looking forward to getting to my ultimate goal.
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  • gerripho
    gerripho Posts: 479 Member
    Congrats! A+ grade so far!
  • tammyj83
    tammyj83 Posts: 159 Member
    Great work, congrats!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Congrats! You're doing awesome!:drinker:
  • FullOfWinToo
    FullOfWinToo Posts: 34
    I made it to normal BMI last week and you bet your skinny *kitten* I shared it.
    keep up the good work!
  • prjoy98
    prjoy98 Posts: 250 Member
    Congrats!!! That was pretty much my story and i'm so happy being at 145 and a size 6 (smallest of my adult life!)
    Now aiming for the 140lb mark just because I can.
    Keep up the great work and add me if you'd like!
  • al369
    al369 Posts: 170 Member
    I made it to normal BMI last week and you bet your skinny *kitten* I shared it.
    keep up the good work!

    lol. Well, congrats to us both! :flowerforyou:


    And jeez, I got my own height wrong in my OP. I'm 5'6". :embarassed:
  • Dad_of_3
    Dad_of_3 Posts: 517 Member
    Don't belittle your success as compared to others. Fantastic job!
  • forbiddendonut
    forbiddendonut Posts: 60 Member
    That is quite an accomplishment, and DEFINITELY worth mentioning! I haven't been in the normal category for nearly 10 years. I hope I'm not far behind you! :wink:
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    Congratulations! That was one of my biggest milestones - - I didn't like knowing that I was considered overweight scientifically. It's a big accomplishment, and now you can worry about perfecting things. Welcome to normal.
  • shimmergal
    shimmergal Posts: 380 Member
    Congratulations! awesome job!
  • njmp
    njmp Posts: 277 Member
    Congrats! Great feeling isn't it???
  • al369
    al369 Posts: 170 Member
    Thanks everyone! It really is a great feeling. I imagine this may be more fulfilling than my goal. I guess I'll just have to wait and find out!
  • SlinkyPinkyBunsOfSteel
    SlinkyPinkyBunsOfSteel Posts: 661 Member
    You've done very well! I have about 7lb to go before I'm normal! ;)
  • kellehbeans
    kellehbeans Posts: 838 Member
    Well done! I started out exactly the same as you. I'm 5'4, and my highest point was probably 187lbs (after I lost loads of weight in secondary school). I am now 166lbs and would love to be where you are! You are a great motivation to me. :)
  • bethygirlie
    bethygirlie Posts: 311 Member
    Yay!!! I can't wait til I get to 154! Only 19 more pounds. :) Can't wait to see that "normal" on the chart for once in my life lol

    p.s. congrats!! I'm so happy for you!
  • sicoe17
    sicoe17 Posts: 120 Member
    Don't sell yourself short, that's a huge accomplishment! You're doing awesome, keep it up!
  • nikkinoonarr
    nikkinoonarr Posts: 101
    What a brilliant accomplishment, you have done so well. It feels amazing to be "normal" I'm so happy for you.

    Don't ever think that what you have achieved is small, whenever I feel like my loss is small compared to others I google fish that weigh the amount I have lost,

    I hope this chap don't mind, this is a 21 lb fish! MASSIVE!!!!!!

    marcus21lb-1.jpg
  • zannyzanzanzibar
    zannyzanzanzibar Posts: 354 Member
    That's awesome, well done!! Keep up the great work :)
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    congrats! this is huge acomplishment!
  • sarahslim100
    sarahslim100 Posts: 485 Member
    Excellent work. Keep up the effort!
  • fang19423
    fang19423 Posts: 1,407 Member
    Congratulations ... you should be really proud ... That is my aim to be in healthy BMI range.:blushing:
  • Miss_dannii
    Miss_dannii Posts: 1,351 Member
    I LOVED that feeling! I was on cloud nine for ages :) There's nothing better than knowing you are out of obese or overweight BMI wise. You should be proud!
  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 926 Member
    The day I was NORMAL was one of my favorite NSVs! Congrats to you! Great progress, you are doing awesome!
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    I made it to normal BMI last week and you bet your skinny *kitten* I shared it.
    keep up the good work!
    Me too!! Welcome to the normal BMI group! Its a great feeling isn't it?!
  • nturner612
    nturner612 Posts: 710 Member
    WAY TO GO!!!
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
    Definitely not a "moderate" accomplishment. It's a "shout it to everyone you can" accomplishment! Congrats! :drinker:
  • missymuffet
    missymuffet Posts: 118 Member
    Congrats I'm so happy for you!!!! You're doing awesome!! :laugh:
  • randilynn113
    randilynn113 Posts: 227 Member
    Way to go! :smile: What a great feeling!
  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    I made it to normal BMI last week and you bet your skinny *kitten* I shared it.
    keep up the good work!

    lol. Well, congrats to us both! :flowerforyou:


    And jeez, I got my own height wrong in my OP. I'm 5'6". :embarassed:

    I also hit my normal BMI this week, and I shared it as well!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
  • Jolie_K
    Jolie_K Posts: 38 Member
    That's fantastic!!! Congrats :happy:

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