Trying Again! I want to be "overweight" :smile:

FatUncleRob
FatUncleRob Posts: 341
edited September 24 in Introduce Yourself
Last year I got inspired, mainly by an up-coming Spring Break trip to Mexico, and between mid-January and the end of March I lost 35 pounds (down to 255 from 290). I felt great, fitting into jeans and other clothes that I hadn't worn in a couple of years! :smile: I had plans to be down to 235 by the end of the year.....

Unfortunately, after the vacation, I lost my motivation and by the start of 2011 I was back to 280 lbs and feeling fat, unfit and uncomfortable. :grumble:

I joined MFP a couple of weeks ago with the intention of getting back into a healthier lifestyle again.

I'm loving it so far. Not lost much weight - but already feeling better.

I really think that the calorie diary helps keep me motivated and prevents some of my "boredom snacking".

It really helps that the web site is easy to use and that I can even access it via an app on my Android phone.

At the moment, my main goal is to get my weight down to where my BMI no longer defines me as "obese". :smile:
It'll be nice to be "overweight" for a change!

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  • sarglava
    sarglava Posts: 206 Member
    I completely agree with you. Being "obese" sounds scary and embarassing. If you've ever played wii Fit they play tuba music when you're obese. No more tubas!!
  • bexdc
    bexdc Posts: 202 Member
    Nice to see you on MFP! I know what you mean about the food diary keeping you on track. I only want to lose 5-7 pounds, but after just a few days of tracking my food, I saw that the high amounts of sodium I was inadvertently eating was barring me from losing weight!
  • NicolioRussell
    NicolioRussell Posts: 273
    I completely agree with you. Being "obese" sounds scary and embarassing. If you've ever played wii Fit they play tuba music when you're obese. No more tubas!!

    Or, when you step on it says "OH!" like "OH you're so big!!"
  • wkschuster
    wkschuster Posts: 144
    I just crossed over from the obese mark to the overweight mark and I have to say I felt pretty good about that :) You will be there before you know it! Good for you, gettin back in the saddle! Best of luck
  • JuneGem6471
    JuneGem6471 Posts: 1,001 Member
    I'm with you there! I would love to be "overweight" too!! We can do this!
  • Jrh2os
    Jrh2os Posts: 28
    I just hit "overweight" about 2 weeks ago and it was a fine day! I'm now two pounds under that and not as worried about "bouncing " into obese. It doesn't seem like it should matter much, but psychologically it really does.
  • MeliciousMelis
    MeliciousMelis Posts: 458 Member
    Welcome!! You can totally do this- MFP is a great site, not just for the data geek in all of us, but the community! Wow!! You're in the right place to make it happen. :)
  • mageepilot
    mageepilot Posts: 289 Member
    So totally agree with you! I can't wait for the day when the WII says 'Your're overweight" :smile:
  • tshahady
    tshahady Posts: 84 Member
    Welcome!! This is a great sight where you'll get lots of support and encouragement!! Sending you a friend request!
  • boomstick13s
    boomstick13s Posts: 70
    you will get there in no time, and then you will cross over to the healthy range. get ready to start buying smaller clothes!!
  • nikkinikki113
    nikkinikki113 Posts: 279 Member
    Welcome!! I have faith that all of us here can do whatever we set our minds to. The support is awesome on these boards, and I LOVE having the little "good jobs" when my excersises post!! Welcome again, and best of luck.
  • megabux
    megabux Posts: 179 Member
    Welcome and good luck! :)
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