I'm no longer Obese!

Well, folks,

It's taken 9 1/2 months of hard work, of sweating and pushing myself, of eating better and exploring the wonderful world of whole foods (both the store and the foods ;D), but I have finally passed that point where, according to my BMI, I am no longer obese, but only overweight. My BMI is now 29.9 (compared to above 30).

I've been a part of this community since April 17, 2006, and it has been INTEGRAL in my ability to lose the weight, stay on track, get and keep motivated and basically put me where I now am, so please take a moment to pat yourselves on the back. :) You done good. :) One more C-C'er got his act together and has lost, if I may say so, some major weight.

I'm a loser. And I'm proud of it! ;D

Congratulations Howard.  I too pat myself on the back.

**Pat, Pat** there's yours...

:)

Good job HK.  I am so happy for you.  You definitely deserve that pat on the back.  WooHoo for hk.  Doesn't being a loser rock? Hehe :)

We've always known you were a loser... well...uh... I mean... CONGRATS!

=P

Pardon my French, but that's frickin' awesome!  ; )

In your case, I can't help but suspect one of the little known secrets of weight loss is to give of yourself to others!

Bravo my friend, Bravo!

Yes. I give of myself to others often ;)

*gives a pound to bigtwinky* ;D

Thanks, all! :)

Congrats HK!:)

That's really gr8 to hear :)  Woo hoo!!!

blows up purple balloons, hangs streamers & tosses confetti for the Happy Dance :)

Unreal... fantastic... way beyond what most even try... and you're only getting started!

Congrats HK!  Fantastic!  Is that when you joined?  It seems like you have been here for so much longer than that--you are such a necessary part of the fabric of this community!!  You deserve a celebration.

Al

Yeah, Husseyal. I've only been here since April :)

*looks for some virtual champagne*

Congrats! That is so amazing. Keep up the good work. :)

*takes some champagne out of her sanity cabinet (because I have 4 kids)*  

Here ya go!   
You rock!  I love the newsletters, by the way.   

twinmama

You ROCK!!!!   :)

Thank Erik and Igor for the newsletters :) That's all them. :)

*pops the cork!*

Part-y! :D

Congrats, HK!  You overweight stud you ;)

That is very awesome!  Thank you so much for posting-what an encouragement for the rest of us! 

Ummm What newsletters?

Pass the bottle please.

Go to your options (Account/Options) at the bottom and click on 'Tick this box to receive the "Calorie Counter Gazette" - our low frequency email publication containing site news, diet tips, recipes, and more.'

That's so awesome :D Go you!
I remember when a lot of us who are at or nearing our goals started here.  It's so good to see it work for others.  Here's to a new healthier you and a long life ahead :)

Congrats!! WooHoo!