Happy days! I am now only OVERWEIGHT!

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  • anna0478
    anna0478 Posts: 505 Member
    That is terrific! I remember getting to 'healthy' once a couple years ago...then I fell off the wagon and got back up to the high side of overweight...going back in the right direction now...not letting anything stop me now :)
  • Tiff050709
    Tiff050709 Posts: 497 Member
    That is an amazing accomplishment, great job!
  • TinaBaily
    TinaBaily Posts: 792 Member
    Okay, Friends.

    I did it! I changed my ticker goal to 140 pounds. That is only 22 pounds away. Lord, help me. :happy:

    Awesome, Sue! You have been, and continue to be, an inspiration to me. I've followed your journey as I've traveled my own, and it has been one that leaves me awed. I'm so happy that you've reached "overweight" and remember how wonderful that felt when I was no longer "morbidly obese" or "obese" but just "overweight." The day I reached "normal" was incredible! I am so looking forward to seeing your reaction when you reach that day too!! It will come, Sue. You've come so far, been through so much, and you continue to strive for your goals. Well done, my internet friend! Well done!!
  • sbrookes9
    sbrookes9 Posts: 445 Member
    Superstar Sue! Go for it!
  • hearthwood
    hearthwood Posts: 794 Member
    That probably doesn't sound much like a SUCCESS, but it is more like a miracle.

    An MFP friend pointed out something important to me today. She said, "You're NOT obese. You're overweight." Huh?!!! It had something to do with that BMI stuff.

    When my surgeon calculated my BMI in 2012, those letters meant nothing to me. I was used to being told that I was "morbidly obese", according to the medical charts on doctor's office wall.

    MORBIDLY OBESE...Hmm? That term says the obvious...so fat that I was inviting death to take me at any moment. :noway:

    This 5' 4" old lady was pushing 290 pounds. "Pushing" was the right word, because I was now confined to life in a wheelchair. My destroyed knees could not longer support my weight.

    In 2012, my BMI was 48.9, a number that even went beyond the words morbidly obese. Most of the charts don't show the BMI for someone that is that heavy and that short. They all stopped at 250 pounds. The doctor had to use his calculator (not the printed sheet on the wall) to get my real BMI.

    Today, I decided to calculate my current BMI using an online program. I was amazed to find out that I am now at a BMI of 27.8 and no longer can be called 'obese'...let alone 'morbidly obese'. My weight of 162 pounds is now on doctor's charts and at the low end of the 'overweight' category. :happy:

    What is even more amazing would be the fact that I am getting so close to the HEALTHY WEIGHT classification. I can't remember a time, when my doctors didn't tell me that I was overweight.

    This was only possible, because I made the commitment to MFP and logging in my food each day. With the encouragement and inspiration of great friends, I am becoming a new, HEALTHY woman at the ripe age of 69.

    Thank you all, MFP friends. :flowerforyou:

    Now, I am wondering..."Should I change my ticker goal to 140 pounds?" That is the number on the chart at the top of the 'Healthy Weight' category. Even if I only get there for a day, it would be nice to show that number to my faithful doctor who has seen me through this long journey, first to new knees and now to a better life.

    Right now, my ticker goal is 145 pounds, which leaves me at the bottom of the 'Overweight' column. Hmm? Should I do it, friends? Should I push for those extra 5 pounds of weight loss?

    You are certainly an amazing success story. I think normal BMI is 25? But I am certain your doctor is already telling his/her overweight patients about your success. So if you want to go for the extra 5 pounds do it.

    Congratulations again!
  • Heirgreat
    Heirgreat Posts: 262 Member
    Go for it you are so inspiring I this post--go for it and we will celebrate your achievement again
  • Aprilfoolbride
    Aprilfoolbride Posts: 552 Member
    BREAKING NEWS: SUE, YOU ARE AWESOME! Getting out of the morbidly obese category adds so much health and quality to your life, decreases your risk for about 40 different types of cancer, and is only going to help your heart/blood pressure. Way to go!

    What a happy day indeed!

    When I started MFP, I too was morbidly obese (obese III) and I have lost weight so now I am obese I, with only 12lbs until I am overweight. Here’s hoping it comes this summer!
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    Great Job!! I too am now merely overweight, but in 18 pounds I will be at the top of the "normal" category.

    Keep up the hard work, you got this!!
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    That is a huge success for sure. Thanks for sharing.
  • stephb130181
    stephb130181 Posts: 56 Member
    Congratulations! You have done amazingly well!

    Hopefully if I keep going, I too, will be writing my own success story on here one day.
  • DG295
    DG295 Posts: 8 Member
    AWESOME! Congratulations! What you've done takes tremendous focus and determination and you should be very proud of yourself! You're definitely an inspiration to everyone! Keep it up! :)
  • kenyainez
    kenyainez Posts: 222 Member
    Whoop Whoop!!!!! Congrats lady!
  • akh1981
    akh1981 Posts: 67 Member
    You're a rockstar. That is all.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    You are amazing!

    I see you changed your ticker. YOU CAN DO IT!!
  • arguablysamson
    arguablysamson Posts: 1,709 Member
    Okay, Friends.

    I did it! I changed my ticker goal to 140 pounds. That is only 22 pounds away. Lord, help me. :happy:

    You rock!

    I, too, remember when I fell under 240 and thus lost the "obese" moniker (for a 6'4 dude). Feels good. I've adjusted my goal at least 4 times right before reaching the maintenance phase.
  • Bristow2006
    Bristow2006 Posts: 1
    WOW! You must be so proud of yourself! I don't even know you and I'm proud of you. :) I am just starting out but just passed 20lbs. this morning--yay! 69 more to go! I think the BMI chart is rediculous...do what you feel best at. :smile:
  • Red_sparkling_Titania
    Red_sparkling_Titania Posts: 485
    This is awesome progress. Well done and keep up the hard work :)
  • DavidMartinez2
    DavidMartinez2 Posts: 840 Member
    Woot Woot!!! Congrats on such a big milestone :)
  • btsinmd
    btsinmd Posts: 921 Member
    Congratulations!
  • Erikhulse
    Erikhulse Posts: 51 Member
    Congratulations! I became overweight a couple weeks ago, and it was so exciting! Now I am only 29 pounds from the upper end of healthy!
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
    I totally understand, I was so happy when I got out of obese range, took me like 35 lbs. to get there. Now I am 1 point away from normal BMI, keep up the great work and congratulations!
  • Hanfordrose
    Hanfordrose Posts: 688 Member
    I totally understand, I was so happy when I got out of obese range, took me like 35 lbs. to get there. Now I am 1 point away from normal BMI, keep up the great work and congratulations!

    I was shocked to see where I placed on the BMI ratings, once I finally looked at the chart this week.

    In spring of 2012, I was about 290 pounds. That number does not show on the BMI chart for a 5'4" woman. I had to lose 63+ pounds to even reach down from the 'morbidly obese' category to plain old 'obese'. The number was 227 pounds. I got there last summer after taking up swimming, something that I hadn't done since childhood.

    I had to lose another 58 pounds to finally crossed over into the 'overweight' classification. That happened, when I broke into the 160's.

    The 'healthy weight' top numbers is 140 pounds, 29 pounds away from the top 'overweight number' of 169. I am currently 22 precious pounds away from the ticker goal of 140. At that weight, I will definitely be HALF THE WOMAN THAT I WAS. :laugh:
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I totally understand, I was so happy when I got out of obese range, took me like 35 lbs. to get there. Now I am 1 point away from normal BMI, keep up the great work and congratulations!

    I was shocked to see where I placed on the BMI ratings, once I finally looked at the chart this week.

    In spring of 2012, I was about 290 pounds. That number does not show on the BMI chart for a 5'4" woman. I had to lose 63+ pounds to even reach down from the 'morbidly obese' category to plain old 'obese'. The number was 227 pounds. I got there last summer after taking up swimming, something that I hadn't done since childhood.

    I had to lose another 58 pounds to finally crossed over into the 'overweight' classification. That happened, when I broke into the 160's.

    The 'healthy weight' top numbers is 140 pounds, 29 pounds away from the top 'overweight number' of 169. I am currently 22 precious pounds away from the ticker goal of 140. At that weight, I will definitely be HALF THE WOMAN THAT I WAS. :laugh:

    This has been such an incredible journey for you. Thanks for sharing your accomplishment!
  • FitOldMomma
    FitOldMomma Posts: 790 Member
    Wow...you are such an inspiration to me!
    I"m on the same journey, losing weight so I can get knee replacement surgery. For several years I whined and complained about how much pain I was in and continued to gain pounds, month after month.
    I've a long way to go still, but I'm determined. You show us that it is possible.
    Good for you!
  • 30prospect
    30prospect Posts: 6 Member
    Now I wonder why you called yourself old lady? You are not yet 70, and 70 is the new 50. I think it was really just your knees telling you that you were old... now you don't need that crutch anymore. Time to sip the expresso and enjoy middle age.

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