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No Longer "Obese"

bullsfan22
bullsfan22 Posts: 104
edited January 27 in Success Stories
I really always hated that word. Now I can say I am no longer in the "Obese" category from a BMI standpoint. Which I understand is nothing more than fictitious babble insurance companies created and the real measurement is BF% (which is also considerably down from where I was at).

Still a victory is a victory!

Anyone else moved from the "Obese" category to "Overweight" category and did back flips about it?
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  • akp4Him
    akp4Him Posts: 227
    Me...I was just shy of morbidly obese two years ago. Last December I finally moved to being a normal weight. I was, and still am, overjoyed!!!
    Congratulations!!!
  • tmj19147
    tmj19147 Posts: 2 Member
    Congrats to you!!! It is one of those words that no one wants to be associated with. What a great acheivement, go ahead and enjoy it.
  • jasonheyd
    jasonheyd Posts: 524 Member
    Yup, been there. Congrats. :)
  • dltaylorii
    dltaylorii Posts: 132
    Congrats. And go Bulls!
  • chellycakes
    chellycakes Posts: 347 Member
    Ohh I remember it...sucked :(. WTG!!
  • Bizzarrini
    Bizzarrini Posts: 69 Member
    Great! :)) This morning I hit the 'healthy' BMI range and it is a super feeling to shake off a label. Wishing you loads of support as you traverse your weight down through the 'overweight' catergory to 'healthy'. Keep going:))
  • Librariangetsfit
    Librariangetsfit Posts: 71 Member
    I remember when I finally got into the overweight catergory, it was an awesome feeling. Good work.
  • jessykab74
    jessykab74 Posts: 167 Member
    YAY!!! CONGRATS!!! That is awesome! I too was on a huge high when I was told normal weight. Then I looked at my trainer and said wait, I was obese before? I mean I new I was over weight but obese........now understanding when you are over 30% you are considered obese.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    great
    ive lost 27 pounds
    10 percent of body weight- 2 inches off waist
    got ot onderland
    i have i have 8 mor e pounds to go from obese to over w eight category

    i am so happy for you- great work. keep it up
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Congratulations!
  • JerZRob
    JerZRob Posts: 68
    I'm about 2 lbs away from it. Been in this catagory for about 2 years now and really looking forward to being out of it again.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,084 Member
    I finally hit overweight BMI last week too. Happy for you.
  • anabelsmummy123
    anabelsmummy123 Posts: 9 Member
    congrats to all xx
  • notenoughspeed
    notenoughspeed Posts: 290 Member
    The last time I reached the overweight category was winter of 99, and I ended up right at the high end of normal by that spring. Hells yes, I did backflips! Life changed for me in ways I couldn't yet imagine. Been over a decade since I moved out of any obese category. I'm in the middle of Cat 1 obesity range, but I'll catch up to you soon. Congrats on your success.
  • sunshyncatra
    sunshyncatra Posts: 598 Member
    Yes! I was so happy when I crossed that imaginary line!
  • Galicarm
    Galicarm Posts: 4
    Been there too. Congrats! BMI calculators may not be perfect, but they're a good incentive.
  • cuttingshadow
    cuttingshadow Posts: 36 Member
    Congrats !!!!! .... Really a wonderful achievement, I am also working on crossing the first BMI line from top, but the second one to healthy looks scary and wondering how long will it take to achieve that goal..
  • dittmarml
    dittmarml Posts: 351 Member
    Yep - though I still have about 20 lbs to go, I'm out of the "red" along with you! congratulations!!!!

    <edit> - have lost 5 lbs since joining MFP but lost 55 pounds in the 7 years previous...that's alot of weight at 5'1" - it's the road you're on that matters!
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    Congrats! Yeah, it's such a fun milestone! Definitely celebrate it!
  • MzTanya77
    MzTanya77 Posts: 79 Member
    I certainly did!!! For years I lingered in the Obese category even after losing 80lbs and weight training. I am finally in the Overweight category. I'm trying to stay in the middle of the category so around BMI 27 or so.............Congrats to you!
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    Congrats! Now that 12lbs is within a reasonable short term goal range for me, it's my next goal! I have 12lbs to lose to break the obese barrier and it's going to be great. I loathe that word!!! I look at myself in the mirror and I don't LOOK obese, but that could be my Unorexia talking hehehehe.
  • Kristy7418
    Kristy7418 Posts: 85
    Congrats!! I can not wait till I can get there :)
  • Neeser926
    Neeser926 Posts: 100 Member
    I have gone from morbidly obese to just plain overweight. I'm 17 pounds from healthy! I rejoiced everytime I changed 'catagories'. Congrats to you!
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    Congratulations and I certainly know the feeling! It gives you the needed boost to carry on.
  • JuliesZenpuppy7400
    JuliesZenpuppy7400 Posts: 127 Member
    1 1/2 pounds away!!!!!! Can't wait!!! I hate that word too!!! Can't wait to never see it again!!!!

    Congrats on your achievement!!!!! Great work!!!!
  • kingtermite
    kingtermite Posts: 82 Member
    I really always hated that word. Now I can say I am no longer in the "Obese" category from a BMI standpoint. Which I understand is nothing more than fictitious babble insurance companies created and the real measurement is BF% (which is also considerably down from where I was at).

    Still a victory is a victory!

    Anyone else moved from the "Obese" category to "Overweight" category and did back flips about it?
    Nice. Congratulations!!!! That's a big goal that I'm hoping to attain myself soon.
  • SisterhoodoftheShrinkingPants
    SisterhoodoftheShrinkingPants Posts: 474 Member
    Im Almost out of the obese category...Im gonna throw a party, hire clown AND do back flips!!! Good for you hon ;)
  • determined_erin
    determined_erin Posts: 571 Member
    Congrats! I am 8 lbs away from moving from the obese category to overweight category. I'm thrilled!
  • gobunkos
    gobunkos Posts: 36 Member
    Yes! I remember it well. It does make one feel better about their self, even if it only a word.
  • pmcfarland68
    pmcfarland68 Posts: 54
    I have moved as well from Obese to overweight! It's a great feeling. Can't wait to celebrate from overweight to healthy!! Congrats to everyone!! :drinker:
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