Just a late night vent...

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The_Wallflower
The_Wallflower Posts: 111 Member
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One thing that bothers me is the fact I've lost nearly 150 pounds in a year and I'm STILL considered obese by the BMI chart. Now, I don't really go by those TOO much because they don't take anything personally important into consideration, however I don't feel that I look obese anymore. I'm healthier than ever, and it's just crazy. I know I'm still overweight and have a ways to go, but jeez lol. Seeing myself still in that category brings me down! Anyone else feel this way?

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  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
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    maybe focus on body fat % and how your clothes fit! bmi is just a stupid chart for ppl with no muscle
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
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    Yep I do - its really hard work to get out of the obese section of the BMI. I have 3.2 bits to go til I'm finally in the overweight range, then a heap to go til the healthy range. I just check in periodically cause I never know how much my weight affects that, but yep - its frustrating. Try to focus on the fact that you've done such a wonderful job so far! Good work! :)
  • AI1108
    AI1108 Posts: 488 Member
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    im pretty sure arnold schwarzenegger is considered obese. don't go by numbers and labels because we all have different bodies. just gotta be healthy and feel good.. thats all that matters :)

    btw - your progress is awesome!!
  • Ezwoldo
    Ezwoldo Posts: 369 Member
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    I think the BMI is a load of bollox TBH I mean 99% of rugby players are obese so I would take it with a pinch of salt, I am overweight with it and have never been as fit in my life so make of it what you will.
  • AnitaMcKenna
    AnitaMcKenna Posts: 77 Member
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    You look amazing! Can't believe your BMI says you're still obese, you absolutely don't look it!

    Trust your eyes and your clothes, they are what matters - if you look good, you feel good!

    Good luck for the last little bit of your journey xx
  • fragilegift
    fragilegift Posts: 347 Member
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    last I checked, and that was a while ago, I was classed as morbidly obese. I always thought that was for the 700pound people who were bed bound and that certainly isn't me!

    I say ignore the BMI charts! :D
  • The_Wallflower
    The_Wallflower Posts: 111 Member
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    Thanks everyone! As I said, I try not to let it bother mean hell, that thing has never been updated! lol

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