Anyone morbidly obese?

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  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    I was in that category when I started getting healthy five years ago,
    In 2013 I was 65 yo, weighed 376 and 5’8”,

    Now BMI is Overweight, I weigh 187.8#
    Ihave Lost 188.4#
    I will be 70 yo in February
    I have been on WW and use MFP as a social media support group. We have Guys on a Diet ( GoaD)page on MFP
  • ellisclay2013
    ellisclay2013 Posts: 1 Member
    Hey all I am lorraine 5’3 just weighed yesterday and at 260 crazy crazy any support would be appreciated feel free to add me
  • KeThur_18
    KeThur_18 Posts: 59 Member
    Hey guys I’m 5’3 370 gotta start sometime right
  • immz35
    immz35 Posts: 59 Member
    Hi guys, around 250lbs here.. Please feel free to add me up. Need all the help I can get..
  • kwiris0328
    kwiris0328 Posts: 51 Member
    I just joined yesterday and I'm reading this. I'll be 40 in March and I'm going to do it this time! I'm definetly looking for all the support and help I can get. I had to order a new scale because mine only went up to 250 and I'm now waaayyyy over that. I could just cry about it, but I have to start somewhere I guess.
  • clmathew
    clmathew Posts: 186 Member
    5'7" and 370 lbs at age 49. Have changed a lot about how i eat. Will be a long process for me. Add me if anyone wants.
  • Hello! I am. Im 5'10 and 380 lbs. You can add me if you would like. I am brand new to MFP so im still learning the ropes lol.
  • jsian5212
    jsian5212 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm new too and also learning the ropes! I'm 5'5" (I lost an inch! How does that happen?) and 246 lbs. Just turned 65 in December and if I'm gonna do it the time is now. I want to get rid of the high blood pressure and other problems.
  • amyjeaninga
    amyjeaninga Posts: 36 Member
    Yep. BMI is 44.3. 5'0 and 227lbs. Lost 40 lbs a few years back and for whatever reason didn't stick with it and gained most of it back. Have started walking some, am going to get the equipment for strength training this weekend. Here's to a healthier 2018, best of luck to you all - feel free to add me as a friend!
  • CallMeRu
    CallMeRu Posts: 33 Member
    I used to be. I am 5 feet tall and weighed somewhere around 300 pounds at one time. Patience and persistance will get you to your goal! Good luck!
  • Josh_lol
    Josh_lol Posts: 317 Member
    I was 310 lbs at my biggest. I'm not exactly mr. slim at the moment but I know what it's like to be there. Making small but long-lasting changes can be the key to success for some people rather than forcing yourself to do something you don't like.
  • lay011
    lay011 Posts: 25 Member
    I started last year around 40 BMI (which is just barely morbidly obese) and got under 35 BMI only to regain some of it. I am currently at BMI of 35.2. When I started I had vicious acid reflux that would wake me in the middle of the night and that has gone away almost completely so losing just a small percentage does seem to help. I am back at it again this year and hoping to become "overweight" rather than obese. Best of luck to everyone!
  • anniekaypants
    anniekaypants Posts: 23 Member
    edited January 2018

    I’m 5’8 and weigh 315. All of my daughters school parents are floored when they learn what I weigh. I can tell it’s creeping up as I’ve noticed I’ve become mouth breather at night. I’m tired of leaving my pants undone so I can tie my shoes as I sit at the top of the stairs and use my sock to pull my ankle towards me to put on my shoes. It has to stop. I’m 45 this year and can’t continue this way.

    Girlfriend, I feel you. I’m 5’8” and started at 220 with about 60lbs to lose. I’m 40. I work for a company that is an outdoor tourism business . I’m totally the fat kid in the office. I’m sick and tired of not being able to breathe while tying my shoes. I want to feel free again! I’ve lost 12 so far. Can’t wait to lose more.