Celebrate in Advance: BMI almost in "healthy" range

[PeteinVA]

My BMI is currenlty 26.11. The healthy range is 25 or less. It's steadily improved.

I'm celebrating in advance that I have 7 pounds to go to hit it!!! Yeah

[jimmie 48]

atkins is not just for losing weight! healthy bmi, protection for our organs.... so many good things!

congratulations!

[PeteinVA]

Now 25.71. Under 25 is healthy range.

[EmDee]

go Pete, go!!!

[barrnone]

how exciting - can't wait to get there myself! Congrats.

[sallyseachange]

Wow! Well done! Keep it up and let us know when you get there!!

[Sarina D]

WOW, just look at you go Pete....well done, I am sooooooooo excited for you!!!!

I was JUST taking a look at mine yesterday and I'm at 27 something.....I know how exciting it is to approach a healthy BMI......way to go, I'm celebrating your success...you're inspirational!!!!

Keep it up!
Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 177 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[PeteinVA]

I can hardly understand the concept of me being in "healthy range" and for fitday.com to say my weight it within the healthy range hhah Have to get used to that I guess.

Thanks Sarina, I'm much obliged.

[PeteinVA]

GRRRR:

Your BMI:
25.34

A BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight.
The healthy weight range for your height is between 128.9 lbs and 174.2 lbs.
Your weight is 2.4 lbs above the healthy range.

[Sarina D]

Originally Posted by PeteinVA

GRRRR:

Your BMI:
25.34

A BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight.
The healthy weight range for your height is between 128.9 lbs and 174.2 lbs.
Your weight is 2.4 lbs above the healthy range.

Keep going, keep going, keep going my friend....you're ALMOST THERE!!!!!!!!

Forget about the BMI right now......it's a given you'll get there is you keep going! Did you receive my response to you on my Before and During thread? I had made a weeeee suggestion....I think it might be useful to you.

Just keep going Pete, I'm proud of you and you're doing a great job!!!!!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 174 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal journey - Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!