<TABLE class=boxBackground style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD>Below 18.5 BMI </TD><TD>Underweight</TD></TR><TR><TD>18.5 - 24.9 BMI </TD><TD>Normal Weight </TD></TR><TR><TD>25.0 - 29.9 BMI </TD><TD>Overweight</TD></TR><TR><TD>30.0 - 34.9 BMI</TD><TD>Obese</TD></TR><TR><TD>35.0 - 39.9 BMI </TD><TD>Severely Obese</TD></TR><TR><TD>40.0 - 49.9 BMI</TD><TD>Morbidly Obese</TD></TR><TR><TD>50.0 - 59.9 BMI </TD><TD>Superobese</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

I've only lost 27 pounds so far, but noticed my BMI has changed from Morbidly Obese to Severly Obese. It's kind of an interesting way to think about it.

My short term goal is to get to just regular Overweight, which for me is 174 pounds. Thats basically just a regular chubby person. Then I can worry about getting to my final goal which is 134.

It can be daunting when you have over 100 pounds to lose. It's a big sense of accomplishment to get yourself out of one category and into a healthier one!:w00t:

I just realized that I went from a BMI of 45 at my surgery date to a 38 as of a couple weeks ago!!!!! Thanks for posting this, what a boost for the ego! :biggrin:

I think we should take into account % body fat as well as it makes a huge difference as well as bone structure. I have a small bone structure and my % body fat is about 33% right now. Now if I reach 8-10 % body fat at any weight I will most likely get an unfill and be very happy. I think body fat plays a very important role, maybe even more so than BMI in how healthy someone is.

That being said to answer questions of how I lost so quickly: In Aug 07 I started my pre-op diet at 350 pounds, but Sept 07 I was 333 and had surgery. 4 weeks post-op I started working out, 20 minutes a day and now I'm up to a few hours a day. I mainly do cardio, but have recently (in the last 4 weeks) added some strength training. The less I weigh the more I work out and the more energy I have to dedicate to my workouts. I have a room dedicated to working out in my home and I moved my recumbant bike to the living room so I get in additional workouts while watching TV.

Yes I am a bit obsessive about working out. I figured I payed so much for surgery that this is going to work. And I'm going to make it work.

I watch every little thing that goes into my mouth, literally every thing. I switched to soy milk as I became lactose intollerant. I can't/don't eat bread, rice, Pasta, candy, Cookies. I allow myself one slice of pizza a month from a medium thin crust pizza from Domminos. But on that day I add an extra hour to my workout. I drink lots of Water and 2-3 cups of tea a day. On a day I try to get in about 600-800 calories and as much protien as possible. I also quit eating meat, due to the fact that I get sick of chewing it and then it looses its taste. I eat boco burgers, tofu, smartdogs and egg whites for protien. Since being banded I haven't had a whole egg, only whites. And I'm very satisfied eating this way. The only craving I get is for hot tea, probably because it's winter here.

I have to laugh, I could have written this post. Well, except the "smartdogs" ... I don't know what that is.

You are working the band the right way and it is paying off. Congrats to you! I wanted the fat chapter closed once and for all. I kept it at 600 calories, watched every bloody thing that went in my mouth, overhauled my eating habits, busted my butt in cardio, it was ALL worth it.

Congrats to you!

very nice chart. i'm severely obese. dear lord. i think when i get to "normal" i will tattoo it on my forehead!

very nice chart. i'm severely obese. dear lord. i think when i get to "normal" i will tattoo it on my forehead!

Don't let the labels get to you.

Where did I hear this??? Something about the reason your eyes are on the front of your body is so you can see where you are going, not where you have been. ;o) You are headed for "healthy" weight. You merely started a little higher.

I was MO too, I was thrilled when I was merely obese. Then the best one is when I was just plain fat (overweight). Aka chunky, not a bean pole, chubby. ;o)

It only gets better! Give it time.

Whoa, I started out Superobese (54.9 BMI) and now I am on the lower end of Morbidlyobese (42.9 BMI). I still have a long way to go but it does help me realize how far I'm come when I look back at where I was. I'm going to be soooo excited when I'm just obese, then overweight, then NORMAL!!!! It's gonna be great!!

I was 49 BMI and now am at 32 BMI. My goal is 28 BMI. I am 30 lbs from goal.

So...what if your BMI is over 60? :tongue:

So...what if your BMI is over 60? :tongue:

All it means is that you are here and headed in the right direction. Nothing more.

In an effort to try to help Ceradad's explanation on why BMI is just one measurement of healthy weight, I took this quote off one of the pages on a BMI calculator:

BMI is not always an accurate measurement for very fit people with low body fat. More often I think men fit into that category becasue they naturally have more muscle mass than women.

BMI charts are a good measurement for the average adult. The chart totally applies to me... all jiggily and all!

Part 1: Assessing Your Risk

According to the NHLBI guidelines, assessment of overweight involves using three key measures:

• body mass index (BMI)
  
• waist circumference, and
  
• risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with obesity.

The BMI is a measure of your weight relative to your height and waist circumference measures abdominal fat. Combining these with information about your additional risk factors yields your risk for developing obesity-associated diseases.

What is Your Risk?

1. Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which is related to the risk of disease and death. The score is valid for both men and women but it does have some limits. The limits are:

• It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
  
• It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.

Hi Kelgirl68!

It's so good to see someone from Nebraska on here. I'm attending my first seminar on the 17th (March) and wondering what your thoughts are about Dr. McBride? Also, did she require a liquid diet? Thanks so much for your help with my questions.

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Angelyco, I read your blog and I think you are incredibly courageous for doing this! I would say forget about BMI for a while and just focus on your goal of fitting into a store bought wedding dress. That is definitely a great first goal. I can totally relate to a lot of things you said on your blog, especially when you said you have a great job and a great boyfriend, etc but people just see you for your weight. That totally hit home. Thats how I feel about myself too. I am much more than a fat girl and now I am ready to show the world that!!

So...what if your BMI is over 60?