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No Longer "Obese"

shrinkingbrian
shrinkingbrian Posts: 171 Member
edited January 24 in Success Stories
I weighed in today at 220 pounds (height 6-0) and my BMI is now 29.8. I am no longer "obese." I was over 405 pounds in February 2012. No longer being obese was one of my major goals with my weight loss. My goal is to get down to about 190-200 pounds with a muscular/athletic build. I have done mostly swimming, walking, hiking, and weight training for exercise. For diet, I just try to use portion control and common sense with lots of fruits and vegetables. I just wanted to share the goods news here.
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  • cng31183
    cng31183 Posts: 126 Member
    Congratulations!!! Keep it up, you are doing wonderful!:flowerforyou:
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    congrats!!! :)
  • lisamlc
    lisamlc Posts: 61
    Well done! I long for the day I am 'only' overweight!
  • MaggieSporleder
    MaggieSporleder Posts: 428 Member
    Well done!! I can't wait until I am there with you!! Oh to just be overweight!
  • usflygirl55
    usflygirl55 Posts: 277 Member
    Congratulations! Your hard work has really paid off!
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    Wow! You have come SO far!! Good work :smile:, and congrats on the milestone!
  • ABetterJayme
    ABetterJayme Posts: 29 Member
    Congratulations! I can't wait to get there myself :)
  • Ladyinwaiting4
    Ladyinwaiting4 Posts: 202 Member
    congrats I am so happy for you
  • Dswolves
    Dswolves Posts: 7 Member
    That is great! I'm really proud of you! I'm still just above obese right now. I've lost 60 so far. I can't wait for the day! Thank you for sharing your news!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    You rock. Congrats! :D
  • JasonT1973
    JasonT1973 Posts: 229 Member
    Great Job - As someone who just started caring, it is great to see success. Keep us posted!
  • momo9128706
    momo9128706 Posts: 45
    Congrats! I just went into Overweight as well after 5 years of being in the Obese catergory! I know most people say don't worry about the BMI, but they've probably never been big enough to be considered Obese!
  • lalaland82
    lalaland82 Posts: 176 Member
    Well done!!
  • teamstanish
    teamstanish Posts: 274 Member
    That is a big milestone, good work!!!
  • mtbaker64
    mtbaker64 Posts: 53 Member
    Congrats!!!! That is AWESOME!
  • Amyy1982
    Amyy1982 Posts: 369 Member
    Me too!! Congrats!! :)
  • Mforman60
    Mforman60 Posts: 3
    Awesome. Keep up the good work
  • taylorckt1
    taylorckt1 Posts: 263 Member
    Awesome...congrats...you will be at your goal in the blink of an eye!
  • TheRealPlip
    TheRealPlip Posts: 2 Member
    Yay! You should be proud of yourself. What a great inspiration for all of us.:smile:
  • FitToBeKim
    FitToBeKim Posts: 85 Member
    Congratulations !! That is AWESOME !!!
  • Alison12121
    Alison12121 Posts: 198 Member
    Yay! That's awesome! great job! :smile:
  • cebiginalaska
    cebiginalaska Posts: 280 Member
    Way to go Dude!
  • nanayof2boys
    nanayof2boys Posts: 3
    That's amazing! Congratulations! :smile:
  • Fit2Skinnyme33
    Fit2Skinnyme33 Posts: 127 Member
    YAY!!! CONGRATS!!!! I am hoping to get mine within the next 2 weeks! LOL Im 30.8% right now.
  • aprmay
    aprmay Posts: 216 Member
    Congratulations! That's awesome news. Keep up the great work!
  • schnoomom
    schnoomom Posts: 38 Member
    That's terrific.

    I also hit this milestone recently and am now at 29BMI. Amazing feeling.

    You should be so proud!!
    I weighed in today at 220 pounds (height 6-0) and my BMI is now 29.8. I am no longer "obese." I was over 405 pounds in February 2012. No longer being obese was one of my major goals with my weight loss. My goal is to get down to about 190-200 pounds with a muscular/athletic build. I have done mostly swimming, walking, hiking, and weight training for exercise. For diet, I just try to use portion control and common sense with lots of fruits and vegetables. I just wanted to share the goods news here.
  • nathanaelwinckler
    nathanaelwinckler Posts: 1 Member
    Me too! Literally just today... Congrats all round
  • Marlenymm
    Marlenymm Posts: 66 Member
    Im happy to hear that. seems like we're on the same boat.:drinker:

    I was 320 in my heaviest and on monday i weighed in at 188 (5'7"). Im finally just over weight.

    Congrats you most have worked really hard to get were you are now.
  • eazy_
    eazy_ Posts: 516 Member
    You have been an inspiration. If you can do it I can to.
  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
    Great job!
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