Finally overweight!!

2binshap3
2binshap3 Posts: 4 Member
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Today I reached a major milestone, I'm finally "overweight" (down from obese). I've lost 88 pounds in the last 2 years, but 30 of those pounds in the last 45 days. I'm 6"2 and now 230#. Never thought the term overweight would feel so good, but it sure does.

Additionally, I found out today that I now fit size 36 jeans (down from 50 at my biggest, and 42 just 45 days ago), I cant wait to start donating my clothes!

MFP is awesome, coupled with C25K (on week 7 day 3)I really broke through a long standing plateau.

35 pounds to go.

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  • SilentTigress
    SilentTigress Posts: 14
    Congratulations! Good luck with the rest of your journey!
  • TheNoLeafClover
    TheNoLeafClover Posts: 335 Member
    That's awesome. You're doing great.
  • tjham1
    tjham1 Posts: 45 Member
    I remember that feeling, going from obese to *merely* overweight' and just recently moved again down to "normal"! You'll make it there too!
  • naturallyme36
    naturallyme36 Posts: 155 Member
    congratulations to you!!!! keep up the good work:drinker:
  • ananiordonez
    ananiordonez Posts: 17 Member
    Congratulations! You inspired me!! I need to lose a lot!!!
  • BethanyWV
    BethanyWV Posts: 4
    Congratulations!
  • Blegg30
    Blegg30 Posts: 11
    way to go!!! That is fantastic progress!!!!
  • UniqueSnowflake28
    UniqueSnowflake28 Posts: 2
    Congrats! That is such a great feeling. Keep up the good work.
  • mararosario
    mararosario Posts: 2
    That is fantastic! Congratulations. What is C25K?
  • TMcChamp
    TMcChamp Posts: 165 Member
    Today I reached a major milestone, I'm finally "overweight" (down from obese). I've lost 88 pounds in the last 2 years, but 30 of those pounds in the last 45 days. I'm 6"2 and now 230#. Never thought the term overweight would feel so good, but it sure does.

    Additionally, I found out today that I now fit size 36 jeans (down from 50 at my biggest, and 42 just 45 days ago), I cant wait to start donating my clothes!

    MFP is awesome, coupled with C25K (on week 7 day 3)I really broke through a long standing plateau.

    35 pounds to go.

    WELL DONE!!! I was stupidly excited becoming "overweight" not many ppl quite understand do they?!

    Well done again hun!!
  • TMcChamp
    TMcChamp Posts: 165 Member
    That is fantastic! Congratulations. What is C25K?
    couch to 5km A program to learn to run basically going from couch potato to running/jogging 5 kms
  • Kash4Life
    Kash4Life Posts: 48
    Congrats on ur weight loss
  • bunny92441
    bunny92441 Posts: 42
    That is awesome! Go you! Congratulations and continued success.
  • Danykia
    Danykia Posts: 7
    Wow thats awesome Congratulations
  • kazhowe
    kazhowe Posts: 340 Member
    We all share your joy - who ever thought that the label 'overweight' could bring so much joy :bigsmile: I look forward to joining you soon in the ranks of the 'merely overweight' .... Well done you :drinker:
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    Congratulations on reaching that goal and owning your health. You are an inspiration and an expamle that hard work can pay off. Thanks for sharing so we can celebrate with you.
  • suz155
    suz155 Posts: 326 Member
    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a big one. :)
    :bigsmile:
  • NGM7492
    NGM7492 Posts: 35 Member
    Way to go. Thats alot to lose I know its hard. Keep up the good work!!!!!
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    Amazing accomplishment, keep up the great work.
  • 2binshap3
    2binshap3 Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks everyone, I appreciate all of the thoughts, yet another motivator for getting healthy. I'm happy to have found such a group.
  • 2binshap3
    2binshap3 Posts: 4 Member
    C25k is Couch to 5k, basically a program that gradually trains you physically, and more importantly mentally to run ...when I first started running a minute and a 1/2 felt like eternity, but now I've run multiple 25 minute runs. Doesn't sounds like alot to my healthy friends, but for those of us gasping for air after 100M it is a HUGE deal.

    It's free in the App store, I highly recommend it for losing weight.

    Quick Tip: Even if you can't run, walking fast in intervals really helps as well.
  • JanetP124
    JanetP124 Posts: 50 Member
    Congrats! I understand completely. I am hugely looking forward to being overweight myself in about 10 more pounds.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    Congratulations! It is a great feeling, isn't it?!?! Good job and good luck!
  • Bevhector
    Bevhector Posts: 4 Member
    Awesome - keep up the good work and thanks for the inspiration :-)
  • cmcbee90
    cmcbee90 Posts: 10 Member
    C25k is Couch to 5k, basically a program that gradually trains you physically, and more importantly mentally to run ...when I first started running a minute and a 1/2 felt like eternity, but now I've run multiple 25 minute runs. Doesn't sounds like alot to my healthy friends, but for those of us gasping for air after 100M it is a HUGE deal.

    It's free in the App store, I highly recommend it for losing weight.

    Quick Tip: Even if you can't run, walking fast in intervals really helps as well.

    I've wanted to do C25K but even the beginning was too hard for me. I can't run more than 20 seconds or so without gasping for breath and feeling exhausted. Any advice on getting started when the beginning is even too hard?
  • zumbakelly23
    zumbakelly23 Posts: 4 Member
    WOW - Thats Great - Keep up the good work!!
  • lambchristie
    lambchristie Posts: 552 Member
    I am close to being (just) overweight myself so I can feel your excitement. Looking forward to the day I too can post this news!

    CONGRATULATIONS!
  • bamabutterfly83
    bamabutterfly83 Posts: 73 Member
    That's great! I can't wait til I can say the same!

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