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From "Morbidly Obese" to "Healthy" BMI -- PICS!
MeganSWoods
Posts: 196 Member
When I started this journey, I was over 300 lbs (305, to be exact) on a 5'10" frame-- this put me at a BMI of 43.8 and in the "Morbidly Obese" category.
***Let me say, I realize that BMI is not everything, that it is not necessarily the best measurement for a tall person, and that it does not account for muscle mass. However, when I began looking for what my "goal" would be, it gave me somewhere to start.***
I set my original goal weight at the top of the "Healthy" category (174), but as I began to lose weight, I decided to change it to 165 to give me a little cushion.
Today, I weighed in at 174.2 lbs, which puts my BMI at 25.0 and means I am officially in the "Healthy" category, at my original goal weight (that once felt so abstract and impossible to me), and only 9 lbs away from my ULTIMATE goal weight!
***Let me say, I realize that BMI is not everything, that it is not necessarily the best measurement for a tall person, and that it does not account for muscle mass. However, when I began looking for what my "goal" would be, it gave me somewhere to start.***
I set my original goal weight at the top of the "Healthy" category (174), but as I began to lose weight, I decided to change it to 165 to give me a little cushion.
Today, I weighed in at 174.2 lbs, which puts my BMI at 25.0 and means I am officially in the "Healthy" category, at my original goal weight (that once felt so abstract and impossible to me), and only 9 lbs away from my ULTIMATE goal weight!
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Looking awesome! I can't wait till I can post pictures in this thread. You're doing great!!!0
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Great work...you look fab!! :-))0
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You are gorgeous and I am SOOOOOOOO proud of you!0
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You look amazing.0
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Wow ! What great work.0
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So proud of you!! You look incredible. Keep up the great work0
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You were beautiful before, and you are beautiful now! But now, you are a much healthier person Well done! You are truly an inspiration0
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You look GREAT!!! Awesome job! (:0
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Super inspiring. You are so lovely! Congratulations!0
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You're awesome!0
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You look wonderful!0
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amazing results!!! You're so much healthier b/c of it!! That's the most important part!!! Keep at it and then keep maintaining!0
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you look so much happier :-)0
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Amazing transformation! Way to go!!! You should be SO proud of yourself!0
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Congratulations on making it to your healthy zone! When you said this, " my original goal weight (that once felt so abstract and impossible to me)", it really helped me put my goal into perspective-to make it seem attainable. I'm about 5' 9.5" and my goal weight is 170. That number still seems so far away, but after reading about your journey and accomplishments, I feel more confident that I can reach it.
Thank you and, again, congratulations! You look fantastic.0 -
Hi you look awesome. Lots of hard work there.
Do you mind if I ask how many calories you are eating now? are you at maintenance? I know you are a little taller than I but just curious.0 -
Great progress. You look so much healthier... Recommend taking a full body pic for the after shot. I think the difference would be even more dramatic. Super job though.0
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You look awesome!! That smile on your face says it all!! Great job and good luck reaching your ultimate goal!!0
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Wow! You totally look like a different person! I am so amazed at before and after pics. Great job! Congrats on making it to your original goal and a healthy BMI. Can't wait to get there myself. You are truly an inspiration!0
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Awesome, you killed it. Keep it up!0
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