Checked my bmi today and I'm right in the middle of 'severely obese' - but at least I've moved out of 'morbidly'!
When I reach my interim goal, I'll be into 'overweight', which will feel a whole lot better!

Congratulations! I think moving out of "morbidly obese" is a huge step. We are the same height and I am really looking forward to losing that "morbidly"! Where do you calculate your BMI? I use http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ but it does not show "morbidly" or "severely" ranges.

I use http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm once you've done the calculation , if you scroll down past all the boxes and click on "Body Mass Index and Percentiles in-depth info", it gives the categories.
I know severely is still pretty grim but all these mini-goals help!

ps Good luck! well done for all you've already lost!

Congrats! Its a big step, I can't wait until I reach that.

Maybe we should have a sub-group for us petite heighted ladies?

In the long ago days when I used to read diet magazines, I used to get so cross at people who'd dieted down to my then current weight and were so proud to be in 10s and 12s, while I was still struggling in 18s (oh, if only) and then discovering they were about 8 foot tall. Or 'normally' heighted anyway..... grrr.

I know what you mean!!!
I think we should have a group for us too! that would be awesome!

Fantastic news. You should be very proud of yourself.

Way to go! You're making wonderful progress! It's very exciting to move down the categories.

Ailidh,

Thanks for the link to hallsMD, it is very helpful. It is good to connect with other petite heighted ladies that have a lot of weight to lose. I often think, "If I were just a couple of inches taller!" A sub-thread would be great!

Anyway, when I am 'severely obese' instead of "morbidly obese", I will be doing the happy dance! It may take awhile but I will get there.

But today I am celebrating your victory with a little happy dance in my chair at work!! You have done a wonderful job!

Congratulations!!!! It is an awesome feeling to know that is one less label

That is super awesome I will achieve that milestone too one day

Congratulations! Like you, I view that as a very significant milestone.

Congratulations, that is truly awesome

Congratulations!!!! I will join you in three pounds! Soon as I get to 262 I will merely be obese... I can't wait!