When I started this journey in September 2007 at 359 lbs, my BMI (Body Mass Index) was 41.5 which is in the "Morbidly Obese" category. Last October, my BMI dropped below 40 at 345 lbs, and I moved into the "Severely Obese" category. Last December, I dropped below a BMI of 35 (302 lbs) which moved me into the "Obese" category. At 259 lbs, I'm finally "Overweight" by the BMI scale, with a score of 29.9.
Maybe it seems funny to be excited about being overweight, but I am! BMI puts my healthy weight range from 160 lbs to 215 lbs. I'm thinking it's going to end up somewhere near the top end of that scale but I've got "Healthy Weight" in my sights.
On a training note, today I was running and something "popped" in my knee with pain following. I'm writing this with my leg propped up and ice on the knee. I'm thinking running is out for the next week or so as I give it some time to heal. Time to hang out in the pool :-)
Friday, March 7, 2008
I'm finally overweight!
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Congratulations on joining us in the overweight club :) haha .... great progress ... and no reason you can't get into the next BMI range down in the very near future.
Bad news about the knee! At least with triathlon you can concentrate on the other things. Should be OK swimming and maybe biking later. The running will benefit from the rest (or at least that's what I tell myself if i can't run)
Good Luck!
Sending good vibes to help heal the knee quickly :)
I feel your pain... No, I really do. Give your body time to heal!
I tried running this weekend, but had to shut it down after a 1/2 mile. Everything in its time.
I'm praying everything heals quick!
Thanks guys. I appreciate the vibes and prayers for the knee! I'm happy to be part of that overweight club, next stop healthy!
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