No longer being classified as obese

brooookeexo
brooookeexo Posts: 51 Member
in Success Stories
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share my small, but exciting success with everyone. I finally reached the point where my BMI is no longer considered obese, but overweight. I didn't realize how big of a thing this would be for me, but i'm proud of myself, and ready to move closer to a healthy weight.

I'd love to hear from others with similar stories!
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  • amccole88
    amccole88 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • Mari_2009
    Mari_2009 Posts: 41 Member
    Congrats!! I have a long way to go but I look forward to saying that one day. Congrats once again!
  • sunshinemcf
    sunshinemcf Posts: 54
    I was surprised when playing WII fit last year to hear OBESE. I am almost at the point of over weight. Step by step making it back to the old me. That's awesome. I always thought obese was being like over 200's but then I'm 5'4ish so I'm not that tall.
  • brooookeexo
    brooookeexo Posts: 51 Member
    I'm also 5'4 and never saw myself as being "obese", so hearing that i was was hard. Good luck to all of you, you'll definitely get there!
  • yasemasuyo
    yasemasuyo Posts: 177 Member
    Congratulations! This is a big deal marking a turning point - tell yourself that you are never going to be obese again! Just think, at some point in the future you will be able to post that you are no longer overweight :-D
  • Just_Kim_
    Just_Kim_ Posts: 38 Member
    That is awesome!
  • kayveebee7
    kayveebee7 Posts: 127 Member
    Wonderful!
  • brooookeexo
    brooookeexo Posts: 51 Member
    You guys are amazing :happy: Thanks for all the support!!
  • celtbell3
    celtbell3 Posts: 738 Member
    Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment!!!
  • anonniemouse
    anonniemouse Posts: 117 Member
    Congrats!
  • BrettWithPKU
    BrettWithPKU Posts: 575 Member
    I have a milestone I'm gunning for that represents this no-more-obese weight. For me it's 230. 40lb to go.
  • Fittingitforever
    Fittingitforever Posts: 106 Member
    I am within three pounds of no longer being considered obese. I think sometimes it hurts so much to hear that word, that it is such a relief to say goodbye to it!
  • katznkt
    katznkt Posts: 320 Member
    I just became merely overweight myself. Feels awesome!

    It is odd, but I really felt less overweight at the same time. Slightly more normal sized. Healthier. All within about 5 lbs of being overweight. Makes me think there might be something to it other than an arbitrary line in the sand.
  • stagegoddess
    stagegoddess Posts: 101 Member
    Last year when I crossed that line it was amazing! I crept back up but now I'm within 5 pounds of no longer being classified as obese and I'm so looking forward to that day again!! Great job and thanks for sharing and getting more people to talk about it.
  • RachelRuns9
    RachelRuns9 Posts: 585 Member
    Congrats!! I just hit that same NSV myself!! Now gunning for the "normal" category!
  • enriquez18
    enriquez18 Posts: 59 Member
    Great job!!!
  • Greytfish
    Greytfish Posts: 810
    That's no small thing. Congrats.
  • Rikkirabbit
    Rikkirabbit Posts: 1 Member
    I just started using my fitness pal, it will be great to track what I eat, I am so happy to read of your success as well as the success of others! It is incredible and inspiring. Thank you!!
  • blinker86
    blinker86 Posts: 104 Member
    Yay! Congrats! I just achieved this recently as well, and it is definitely a good feeling!
  • bumblebreezy91
    bumblebreezy91 Posts: 520 Member
    Awesome!!
  • cindygagnon
    cindygagnon Posts: 30 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • softncudly
    softncudly Posts: 722 Member
    Yay You!!:happy: :smile: Congrats!
  • ChiaGnome
    ChiaGnome Posts: 179 Member
    I recently dropped into the "overweight" BMI category myself. ~30 more lbs before I'm into the "normal" range. Can't wait!
  • walterm852
    walterm852 Posts: 409 Member
    Awesome, good for you. Keep it going if it is making you feel better :-)
  • Finleyclf
    Finleyclf Posts: 17 Member
    Hello, Thats great. I finally made it under the OBSES line by just 1, but if you see me you would not think so. Im suppose to be 159 in order to be under but if I got that small I would look malnutrition. I have already lost over 80lbs and am pushing for 10 more at the most. I am big boned and weigh more that I look so I do not wory to much about the scale. As long as we exercise and put good in we will see good results. Keep up the good work
  • MDF247
    MDF247 Posts: 64 Member
    I don't put much stock in BMI as a useful measure, partly because I have always been "overweight" even when I was very involved in athletics years ago and was very lean... I have always carried a lot of muscle. It's just another data point to track really.

    That said, the day I realized I have gotten back out of Obeseland to be merely overweight again, I was much happier than I expected to be. :smile: This was just a few days ago.
  • ingoiolo
    ingoiolo Posts: 104 Member
    Congratulations!
  • Summer5555
    Summer5555 Posts: 104 Member
    Well done!! I have that as my first goal and I think it will be a big deal for me as well, almost there but not quite.
  • Rebekah718
    Rebekah718 Posts: 134 Member
    That is a huge deal congrats
  • daydream58
    daydream58 Posts: 572 Member
    Fantastic accomplishment! I came within 7 lbs of it a couple of years ago. It's a BIG DEAL... I will be super excited when I get there... For some reason about halfway to goal (7 lbs from exiting obese) things just stopped working for me. I am still trying to figure out why and I ended up quitting for a few months - but I'm back to working on it now. Thanks for the inspiration! xo

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