Reached a milestone: BMI<25
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Reached a milestone: BMI<25
I just had to post here to celebrate hitting that "healthy weight" BMI of under 25 on FitDay . I don't have before/after pics I'm afraid but here's the highlights:
Well, that's enough boasting. I've got a long way to go, as my sig says (it's there to keep me accountable!).
- I've been on a calorie deficit & exercise regime for 9 weeks.
- I fell off the wagon a couple of times quite dramatically, but picked up the pieces a day or two after.
- I've had amazing support from my wife. Also, I'm freelance and my work's been light over this period, which has made it easier to train hard.
- I've lost 28lbs altogether on the scales.
- I've gained some muscle mass in my arms, shoulders and chest.
- Two months ago I was wearning 38" jeans. I'm now wearing 34" and can still breathe.
- When I started, running 3km fully-fuelled was a major challenge. This morning I ran 10km (personal best distance) on an empty stomach and felt awesome.
Well, that's enough boasting. I've got a long way to go, as my sig says (it's there to keep me accountable!).
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Awesome news, helveticat! Way to go. When was the last time you were in the healthy range? Do you know?
I'm just a few pounds away from reaching this goal myself. I think it's been about 10 years or more since I was a healthy weight.
I'm just a few pounds away from reaching this goal myself. I think it's been about 10 years or more since I was a healthy weight.
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Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I love how supportive this forum is.
Not exactly, but it would have been about 5 years ago I think. I'd really been on my patent "Henry VIII Diet" since then, though...
LOL, nothing significant I'm afraid... I think one time I had to come up with a username and just went for whatever was in front of me, and I've used it ever since :-)
Mayyybe... got to overcome a long-stranding aversion to the camera ... but you're probably right, if only for reference.
Ha ha... yeah, I guess you've reached a point where it's not exactly a useful number... hopefully I'll join you there one day
Not exactly, but it would have been about 5 years ago I think. I'd really been on my patent "Henry VIII Diet" since then, though...
LOL, nothing significant I'm afraid... I think one time I had to come up with a username and just went for whatever was in front of me, and I've used it ever since :-)
Ha ha... yeah, I guess you've reached a point where it's not exactly a useful number... hopefully I'll join you there one day