This morning marked the first time I had a BMI under 25 (24.8) since I was a teenager. 47 pounds in 6 months, with the last 10ish pounds taking 2 (much tougher).
CICO with a 700-1000 calorie deficit. Started using Cronometer recently for nutrition reports and it’s been really cool, even got premium. Paying much closer attention to vitamins and protein and carb intake (was prediabetic at my last checkup).
I started walking, then hiking, then jogging, then running. I ran in high school, and developed even better habits than I had back then. Took it too far though, and I’ve been nursing a swollen Achilles tendon for about 3 weeks now. But I was getting times I didn’t think I’d ever get anywhere near again, and joining the local running communities. Really itching to get back.
All in all, feeling a huge sense of accomplishment, soured by this injury. I can fit into my ridiculous teenager clothes! And even though I’d never go out in them, I don’t hate the shape of myself in them. Even the stretch marks are less noticeable.
Huge thanks to the sub for providing the resources and encouragement to turn my frustration with obesity into productive and non-destructive action. I’m largely a lurker, but I’ve been inspired by proxy. We got this, y’all.
Will continue lurking as I aim for my next goal: a BMI of 23. At that point, I’ll probably be swapping out my wardrobe and introducing more strength training to fill out those new clothes.
PS: I’m aware that BMI is kinda BS. But it’s easier to precisely measure than body fat and I just needed SOMETHING to aim at. I used the WHO/CDC (I can’t recall which) guidelines for weight and exercise as this first goal. I have since gotten a DEXA scan for BF% and was disappointed to see that the percentage wasn’t where I’d hoped (I knew bio-impedance would be off, but not by that much). I’m just really glad I’m a certifiably average-weight for now!
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source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/nwgkai/normal_bmi_after_a_decade/
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