Yay! I'm Severely Obese!

OnceAndFutureAthlete · May 2021

Meaning my BMI is now <40 (39.9!) and so I'm no longer "morbidly obese" (Class III) and just "severely obese" (Class II).

27 pounds down, [not going to say just yet] pounds to go.

Next stop: just plain Obese! I can't WAIT to be just plain "overweight".

lmf1012 · May 2021

That is awesome!! Keep the course, you are doing fantastic!

Get_Back_To_Feeling_Good · May 2021

Congrats on your success I know how it feels I have gone from a 41.5 down to 38!!

I also can't WAIT to be just plain "overweight".

Sand_TIger · May 2021

Fantastic! Great outlook, too. I remember when I crossed from obese to overweight, and I'd started out as severely obese - pretty nice milestones. I'll bet your body is thanking you.

lacylucy1935 · May 2021

Great job, however I hate those charts!! I have seen times they calculate a toned / fit person as obese... I take it a few pounds to a time. Seems to work best for me, won't give up even if I fall off the wagon for a meal or two. Keep going and do you!

Onedaywriter · May 2021

Awesome!!! That’s a MAJOR accomplishment!!!

OnceAndFutureAthlete · May 2021

lacylucy1935 wrote: »

Great job, however I hate those charts!! I have seen times they calculate a toned / fit person as obese... I take it a few pounds to a time. Seems to work best for me, won't give up even if I fall off the wagon for a meal or two. Keep going and do you!

Yeah, agreed. I know there are a lot of shortcomings to BMI calculations and they're not hard-and-fast categories, but they make nice milestones along the road. At least when you're headed DOWN!

Latrellis · May 2021

For a little more boost, track your BF% w/tape measure. You may be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes BMI doesn't reflect as much change in certain people depending on body shape. BF% can be a great motivator - as little as 3-4 lbs can make a big difference

lynneburgess714 · May 2021

Congratulations! That is great news, keep on doing what you are doing!

charmmeth · May 2021

Fantastic progress! Well done!

stephe1987 · May 2021

Congratulations on reaching your milestone!

mrmota70 · May 2021

You can do it. I’ve been where you are. I officially crossed from obese to overweight this past weekend. I’m looking at staying overweight and be happy when I hit my mark. About 15 more lbs. Dr actually said not to loose more when I was 30 lbs from the mark. No meds, normal A1C, resting rate in the 40s, size 34 jeans. Keep at it and the benefits will keep on coming in.

metaphysicalstudio · May 2021

What a win! ,😃 Way to go!

OnceAndFutureAthlete · May 2021

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. Been below it for a week now, so it wasn't a fluke.
I'll let you know when I'm "obese".

Janatki · May 2021

Brilliant! Hot on your heels BMI 40.7 after 15 lb loss! We can do this!

magc1670 · May 2021

I know EXACTLY what you mean! I am down 24.5 pounds and am 2 pounds away from being only "obese class II" instead of morbidly obese. Congratulations--every move in the right direction is progress!