I'm not "obese" anymore

keeponkickin
keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
edited September 30 in Success Stories
I've posted some successes here in this forum before but this one was mind blowing for me. I joined MFP in January 2011 needing to drop 127 pounds. I am now down 90 pounds. Went from a size 24 pants to a size 12 and still going. I have my goal weight in mind and have been keeping my sights on that. I decided to look at my BMI for the first time in a long while. When I joined in January my BMI was a whopping 42.1 and I am now at a 28 and well into the "over weight" category. Never thought I would be doing a happy dance to say "I'm overweight everyone!" I am now 23 pounds from being in the normal BMI category. Normal? What is that? I haven't seen that weight in years and years. I still want to lose 40 pounds to drop me in the middle of my "normal" weight range. This realization really spurs me to push that much harder. Is that a light I see at the end of the tunnel?

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  • Cdcaldwe
    Cdcaldwe Posts: 189 Member
    Awesome congrats!
  • skinnyhappy
    skinnyhappy Posts: 152 Member
    Look how cute you are you look fantastic!
  • Jconner30
    Jconner30 Posts: 311
    I am in the SAME BOAT as you!!! Im considered 'overweight' and I am about 20 pounds from "normal". Cant wait!
  • FabCheeky
    FabCheeky Posts: 311
    You look younger! Keep up the great work and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    :flowerforyou: :glasses: Supremo job - I'm sure you are feeling as great as you look!
  • pmalcolm
    pmalcolm Posts: 23 Member
    This is just great, What did you do, was it just sticking to your calorie allowance and exercise?:happy: :happy:
  • pmalcolm
    pmalcolm Posts: 23 Member
    This is just great, What did you do, was it just sticking to your calorie allowance and exercise?:happy: :happy:
  • riannenrings
    riannenrings Posts: 142 Member
    you are doing so incredible well!!! you look so healthy! congrats!!
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    What a transformation; great work!
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    Wow you can see a huge difference!!
    You look amazing!!
    Congrats!!
    ^_^
  • LeonaBlack
    LeonaBlack Posts: 10
    I am so proud of you for taking charge of your health! Congratulations!!
  • sambustem
    sambustem Posts: 83
    GREAT job!!!! :)
  • TheEnchantedMoose
    TheEnchantedMoose Posts: 4
    Well done! I have recently passed the overweitht mark as well. Only 30 pounds to a healthy BMI
    Keep up the Amazing work!
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    Great job. You looks so wonderful and so much happier!:smile:
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    Awesome!

    (Except for the Yankees shirt!!)
  • stc74
    stc74 Posts: 297 Member
    inspirational!
  • sonjalucia
    sonjalucia Posts: 120 Member
    Congratulations you look fantastic so far!!!
  • mhig011975
    mhig011975 Posts: 181
    are job there
  • dodd319
    dodd319 Posts: 228
    Me too! The feeling is wonderful!

    P.S. -- You look amazing! Great job!
  • Jeffnjo
    Jeffnjo Posts: 78 Member
    You look amazing!!!! Good for you!
  • Katiemarie4488
    Katiemarie4488 Posts: 242 Member
    90 lbs in 7 months?!!? WOW GOOD FOR YOU!!!! CONGRATS
  • luvgreen25
    luvgreen25 Posts: 202
    Great Job! Keep up the great work.
  • TiffyC828
    TiffyC828 Posts: 80 Member
    You look amazing! What a great thing you are doing for yourself. Keep up the great work!
  • keola64
    keola64 Posts: 207 Member
    Aloha & Congratulations,I a total of 93 pounds 72 of which was thanks to myfitnesspal & exercise. I was 263,now 172 and have maintained my goal weight for several months.to every 1 who gets discouraged,u can & will achieve your goals if you put all of you will power and motivation into your goals! Feel free to add me for support & or things that helped me,I met my goal in 7 months and am feeling great,I'm 33 yrs old and feel 18 again,good luck to all & great job to those accomplishing their goals.
  • keola64
    keola64 Posts: 207 Member
    By the way kickin you do look great
  • sunshinethompson
    sunshinethompson Posts: 106 Member
    Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!!!!! You look awesome!!!!!
  • Wisawobby
    Wisawobby Posts: 15
    WOW! Great job you look wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration :smile:
  • sister_bear
    sister_bear Posts: 529 Member
    Awesome! :)
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Awesome!

    (Except for the Yankees shirt!!)

    Sorry Boston. I only represent the Best :)
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    This is just great, What did you do, was it just sticking to your calorie allowance and exercise?:happy: :happy:

    I stick with it all the time. I do cardio and strength training 5 to 6 days a week. I stay within my calorie allowance and I do switch up my calorie allowance from time to time. I keep my body guessing to try and stay off plateaus. I got stuck on one a couple of weeks ago that lasted for 5 weeks. I pushed through, tried everything until I got it busted.
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