Thank GOD!!! I'm no longer OBESE...

NewLIFEstyle4ME
NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
edited November 11 in Success Stories
I just checked my BMI from a BMI calculator and my BMI is now:

29.7

BMI Categories:

* Underweight = <18.5
* Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
* Overweight = 25–29.9
* Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater


Just nearly below OBESE, but NO LONGER obese--I can't tell you how THRILLED I am.

Now to move from overweight to normal weight, it's going to take some time, but I know it's coming off--55 more pounds of ugly fat to reach my goal. I just started this wonderful journey a month and a day ago--I'm so happy I could cry!

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  • JediMaster_intraining
    JediMaster_intraining Posts: 903 Member
    That's great! And it'll feel more awesome once you are in the normal range! So when you have a bad day think of how you feel now and how much more awesome it will be once you get to the next step in your weight loss! :drinker: :smile: And in just a month? IMPRESSIVE! :flowerforyou:
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Congrats :drinker: I remember crossing over from obese to overweight and I was so excited :laugh:

    Keep up the amazing work you're doing.
  • Jeaniehop
    Jeaniehop Posts: 88 Member
    I hit under 30% last week and was so stoked it was my first mini goal! Very nice job you're doing great!
  • opal24
    opal24 Posts: 205 Member
    Congratulations! Fantastic achievement - seeing others get there like this really keeps me motivated!
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    That's great! And it'll feel more awesome once you are in the normal range! So when you have a bad day think of how you feel now and how much more awesome it will be once you get to the next step in your weight loss! :drinker: :smile: And in just a month? IMPRESSIVE! :flowerforyou:

    Thank you so much, I'm THRILLED! I also love what you said about remembering this day and how I feel when (not if, but when :brokenheart: a bad day comes), that's something I didn't think of and will remember. Thank you so much for the encouragement and most excellent advice--I love it!!!
  • bpurc22
    bpurc22 Posts: 180 Member
    ConGRATulationsssssssssss!
  • nawazarrio
    nawazarrio Posts: 64 Member
    Wonderful! All of your hard work is paying off! :D
  • mxmandani
    mxmandani Posts: 109
    High Five!
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it?
  • magoch
    magoch Posts: 134
    Awesome -- congrats! I just crossed over last week, and boy it was fabulous!! I can't wait to get to 28!
  • ashleynicoleh04
    ashleynicoleh04 Posts: 195 Member
    congrats!!!! that is such great news!! happy for you :happy:
  • judypriv
    judypriv Posts: 206 Member
    yay!
  • jellyfishjen
    jellyfishjen Posts: 1,787 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS. I AM THRILLED FOR YOU AND A WEE BIT JEALOUS. I WANT THIS, I GUESS IF I REALLY AND TRUELY WANT THIS I MUST LEARN TO WORK HARDER AND STAY FOCUSED 100%

    THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION.
  • c3jaam
    c3jaam Posts: 77 Member
    I am listed as Obese. I never thought about getting to the overweight category as a mile stone. I was just looking at the numbers on the scale. Thank you for opening my eyes!:smile:
  • ramamax
    ramamax Posts: 4
    Great Job!!!! Cant wait to reach there myself:smile:
  • jnhu72
    jnhu72 Posts: 558 Member
    I have to lose 91lbs. to do that-can't wait-Congratulations!
  • peachied
    peachied Posts: 117 Member
    whoop whoop! congrats :)
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: THANK YOU EVERYBODY :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Your good wishes and congrats are just as wonderful as you ALL are :flowerforyou: so encouraging to me!!!!
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    GREAT JOB!

    The health benefits of shedding excess weight are so worth it! I, too, started deep in the "obese" category (37 to be exact), I've moved through "overweight" and now I'm 10 pounds away from indexing under 25 ... HEALTHY!

    Keep up the good work! You can do it! :happy:
  • Graciecny
    Graciecny Posts: 302 Member
    Congratulations! That will be my first milestone with weight loss! I still have a long ways to go, but I'm getting there...
  • finchest
    finchest Posts: 245 Member
    you rock! i'm so happy for all you've accomplished in just a month and a day! imagine how great the rest of your life will feel :) keep working hard -- as i said earlier, you're an inspiration! :)
  • tessa022707
    tessa022707 Posts: 44 Member
    I am .6 away from no longer being obese....I can't wait either. Congratulations to you.
  • Taushina
    Taushina Posts: 69 Member
    I can't wait to get from morbidly obese to "just" obese!!! Congrats on your progress!!!!!
  • psiren28
    psiren28 Posts: 530 Member
    Congratulations!!! I remember doing that, it was such a feeling of accomplishment, way better than a couple of lbs on the scale as it puts you in a whole new category that makes a difference to your health. 'Overweight' then 'Normal' were my main milestones. I recently got into the 'normal' range and it was massive! Having been obese for the last 10 years and obese or overweight for as far back as I can remember, I still have to remind myself that I'm no longer either of those things. It feels so weird in a really really good way.
    Best of luck with the rest of your journey. Now you've hit a major milestone you know the next one is possible x
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: THANKS AGAIN so much to everyone who replied :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Reading your replies are such an inspiration to/for me and reading what your dreams, goals and accomplishments are is also so fabulous and I am so proud of each and everyone one of you ALL who are choosing to live a new way, dream and new dream and begin or continue to do the HARD WORK of doing something about where you are or were--ALL of you guys just ROCK--period!:heart:
  • vypeters
    vypeters Posts: 475 Member
    Congratulations! I know it's a great feeling.

    I went from morbidly obese (BMI 47+) to obese to overweight to normal range and I remember each landmark was a celebration.
  • nikkishai
    nikkishai Posts: 407 Member
    Whoop whoop!!!!
  • lowerbsnow
    lowerbsnow Posts: 26 Member
    Congratulations! I want it too! All of the comments are help me to stay motivated. Thank you everyone!
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