I'm Overweight !

jjs22
jjs22 Posts: 156
edited October 3 in Success Stories
Good News : I checked my BMI and I'm not "obese" any more !

Not that BMI is such a meaningful number, but the first time my doc called me obese in a matter-of-fact tone, it did sting a little.

So, for today anyway, I'm deciding that BMI *is* meaningful !

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  • It feels great doesn't it? Well done you !
  • Krisengel
    Krisengel Posts: 161 Member
    Good for you! Think how great it will be to have your doctor you your weight is healthy!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Congratulations and continued success. :flowerforyou:
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    very nice. I personally hate BMI. according to BMI, I still have about 7 pounds to go to get out of obeseland, even though many folks are surprised to hear I still want to lose more weight. I do think that I'm overweight and I have at least 20ish more pounds to lose...but BMI just isn't made for all body types.
  • atlraine
    atlraine Posts: 172 Member
    YOU ROCK!! That is an awesome feat! And yes, when your primary care physician decides to call you *obese* it does sting. In 2009 my PCP said she apologized but needed to state that I was OBESE because I was tipping the scale at 212lbs. I am taking my jouney slow, but I am getting to the state of no longer being obese too!

    Enjoy your victory!!!
  • PhilipByrne
    PhilipByrne Posts: 276 Member
    BMI is just a rough guide. I checked it yesterday and was amused to discover that the lower end of a healthy weight for me is 125lbs. I'm 5ft 9in and broad. If I was that weight I would be the guy who gets sand kicked in his face. Anyway, that said I have a couple of lbs to go before I'm out of the obese category and will be glad to leave it behind for ever. Continued success to you.
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