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Proud to be overweight!

psantacruz
psantacruz Posts: 71 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"

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  • psantacruz
    psantacruz Posts: 71 Member
    Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

    On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

    So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

    Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

    So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

    Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"
  • renae77
    renae77 Posts: 3,394 Member
    Congratulations on your weight loss! That is so awesome! Keep up the good work and keep going for your goals!
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Congratulations! And before you know it, you'll BE at your goal weight!!!
  • cheermom11
    cheermom11 Posts: 393 Member
    Awesome! Congratulations :drinker:
  • srajkowski
    srajkowski Posts: 13
    That is awesome! Congratulations!
  • melissa91971
    melissa91971 Posts: 217
    That's great! I look forward to being overweight too!:wink:
    ~Mel
  • mpdpratima
    mpdpratima Posts: 42 Member
    You are an inspiration for me, I just joined after hitting my all time high of 253! I am in the obese zone myself and was inspired by a woman I work with who lost 170 pounds with diet and exercise. Hang in there!
  • Mahlia
    Mahlia Posts: 190
    Congratulations! :happy:
  • eriny
    eriny Posts: 1,509 Member
    way to go :drinker:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Good job Santa!!! hehe Ok... I know it is Santacruz and I even roll the rrrrr..:laugh:

    You are doing such a great job!
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  • rachel41
    rachel41 Posts: 354 Member
    Congratulations! :flowerforyou: Keep up the good work!!!
  • psantacruz
    psantacruz Posts: 71 Member
    Good job Santa!!! hehe Ok... I know it is Santacruz and I even roll the rrrrr..:laugh:

    Wow, that's great! I don't even roll the R!

    Thanks for all the kind words. I really wish I had known about this commmunity from the very beginning. It's helpful and inspirational, and I know it will help me drop the remaining 40lbs that I want to lose.

    Good bye, 'Obese', just passing through, 'Overweight', on to 'NORMAL'!
  • nwfamilygal
    nwfamilygal Posts: 635
    Great job keep up the good work , water, water,water:drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    That's so great for you & so inspirational to others. Congrats on being overweight!! Keep up the awesome work! :flowerforyou:
  • RainbowNtheWaterfall
    RainbowNtheWaterfall Posts: 552 Member
    :laugh: .You had me going for a while there...I was like, I gotta read this!...Keep up the good work...I hope to be over weight at least by February...:smile:
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465


    On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

    Not only am I always immensly inspired by your weight loss seeing as we are one of few men in a sea of inspirationl ladies, but I feel like I am in your shoes a year ago. I am currently down to 289lbs with a BMI over 40. and that is down from 319 a month ago. Your success continues to be an inspiration to me and I look forward to being overweight myself. Cheers to you :drinker: and to us boys on the journey.
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    psantacruz
    Huge congrats on the loss and healthy changes..... hard work sure pays off! :drinker: Your thread topic makes sense to me now...... I knew more than likely there would be a hidden meaning.... :wink::laugh: Just glancing at your profile pics... can really tell in your face...course that's all I can see but sure can tell you've been workin your tail off:noway: :drinker: :bigsmile:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member


    On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

    Not only am I always immensly inspired by your weight loss seeing as we are one of few men in a sea of inspirationl ladies, but I feel like I am in your shoes a year ago. I am currently down to 289lbs with a BMI over 40. and that is down from 319 a month ago. Your success continues to be an inspiration to me and I look forward to being overweight myself. Cheers to you :drinker: and to us boys on the journey.
    Way to go on the lbs. lost Spyguy:drinker: You're doing great:bigsmile:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    You are an inspiration for me, I just joined after hitting my all time high of 253! I am in the obese zone myself and was inspired by a woman I work with who lost 170 pounds with diet and exercise. Hang in there!
    Well then welcome to you:flowerforyou: Great place to be if you're looking to make lifelong changes in health.......... we love our new folks:drinker: :bigsmile:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    Great job keep up the good work , water, water,water:drinker: :flowerforyou:
    hee hee hee...there's one of my NW girls! water water water INDEED!:bigsmile: :drinker: :heart: :drinker:
  • Nonibug
    Nonibug Posts: 1,214 Member
    Congratulations to you!!:drinker:
    I hope to be overweight myself soon:wink:
  • mpdpratima
    mpdpratima Posts: 42 Member
    I love your photo! I am so inspired by your incredible weight loss! Are you at your goal weight?
  • usmcwifeb15
    usmcwifeb15 Posts: 470 Member
    That is so great! Congratulations. You should be very proud. I know I can't wait to get in my healthy weight range. Soon enough. You are doing awesome keep up all your hard work.
  • psantacruz
    psantacruz Posts: 71 Member
    Just glancing at your profile pics... can really tell in your face...course that's all I can see but sure can tell you've been workin your tail off:noway: :drinker: :bigsmile:

    Wow. If you can see it in my face now, I'll have to eventually do a before/after pic as well.

    Again, I'm pleased with the kind words from you all, and it's nice to know I'll be able to lean on you all when I kick it up a notch. I'm planning to shift from weight LOSS to weight MAINTENANCE and strength training, and I can't wait to pick your collective brains.
  • psantacruz
    psantacruz Posts: 71 Member
    Spyguy-

    Keep it up, man. If there's anything I can share with you, just ask!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,469 Member
    Yay YOU! I love it that the guys are getting healthy and getting involved. Stay with us! You are an inspiration to all. :flowerforyou:
  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    Way to go!
  • renae5
    renae5 Posts: 393 Member
    Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

    On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

    So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

    Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

    So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

    Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"


    WOW, what a positive way to look at things and Lord knows a positive attitude will get you EVERYWHERE!!! WAY TO GO...YOU CAN DO IT!!!!:bigsmile:
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    Now, before you ask yourself "What's this fool talking about??!!", let me explain.

    On July 29th, I weighed in at 275.5 pounds, and my BMI was a whopping 39.45. That was the day I decided to really push forward with losing weight. I was in the dangerously obese zone (in fact, 5 days later I hit my peak of 276.2/39.55, which is the heaviest I've recorded myself.

    So I pushed on, exercised, ate differently, and so on...

    Last night, December 12, I weighed myself. I'm down to 208.6 pounds, which I'm happy about, but more importantly, my BMI is now 29.86, which means that technically, I'm no longer 'obese', but simply 'overweight' :laugh:

    So I guess, if someone stopped me and said, "Dude, you're overweight!", I'd say "Thank you!"

    Now on to Goal #2 - "Get under 200lbs" and Goal #3- "Hit my ideal weight"

    I like the way you thing Sir..............well done! Keep up the great work.
  • mpdpratima
    mpdpratima Posts: 42 Member
    Stay strong everyone, this is an amazing website with such great support and wonderful folks. I too hope to be overweight soon!
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