BMI Normal. Hooray!

[chris1959]

Today I reached a normal BMI. Very happy! I am weighing 85.0kg which gives me 24.8 BMI (I'm 1m85). Onwards to the 83kg target, which I can now see in the mirror will be perfect for me. I should get there by mid-April at the latest. I will target 45m now for my 10km run on 2 April as I will be getting very close to my target weight by then.

[starsandshards]

Wow! Congratulations to you that's amazing work, well done!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Woohoo, Chris!! WTG you! My pom poms are in overdrive!!

All the best for the last 2kg and for a 10K of 45m! Really impressive!

Your new badge looks fantastic on you!

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Congratulations on reaching your BMI 💐. Here's to reaching your goal 😀

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[chris1959 Maintainer]

Thanks everyone! I must admit that I have been surprised that the last few kilos have not been more difficult, as I hear that they are often the most difficult to shift. I think I've been very lucky. On the other hand I may live to regret those words as I still have 2kg to go If I continue to exercise (which I will, because I really like it) I think I will really enjoy my food and drink once the 1000 calorie deficit (required to lose 1kg a week, which I have done since November) has ended, but in moderation. I must not go back to way I ate and drank before, though!!!! But I'm feeling optimistic for maintenance as I also have a feeling that my appetite has become smaller. And I feel so much better! I never want this feeling to go away.

[Folliegirl]

🎉🎉brilliant

[chris1959 Maintainer in reply to Folliegirl]

Thanks! And I see that you were running well, Folliegirl, until you got injured two years or so ago. Have you been able to start running again?

[Folliegirl in reply to chris1959]

Yes, if truth be told that injury was the making of my running ... I did it doing the C25K+ podcasts on a fat-burning interval run, running full pelt down hill! As part of my recovery I reversed my route to embrace uphill running which I had mainly avoided where possible! Now I love hill running - who'd have thought??? Losing a little weight has helped, I did a hard, hilly 10k in 45 minutes a couple of weekends ago. (I have also joined a gym and go 3 times a week, helping with strength and stamina!)

[chris1959 Maintainer in reply to Folliegirl]

45m for 10km? Really good, especially as you still have some weight to lose, you say. I can only hope to do that sort of time when all my excess fat has gone. And you started with C25K? Really impressive!

[Farmhouse88]

Well done ..I am on a mission along with weight loss to reduce my colestrol and bmi ..

[chris1959 Maintainer in reply to Farmhouse88]

Ah, cholesterol. Yes, I should check that!

[jopo]

CONGRATULATIONS chris1959 🎉

You must feel on top of the world

[EllaMidlands]

My goodness, that healthybmi badge looks great on you! 🏆🏆🏆

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That's a great 10km time! Well done for reaching that elusive healthy weight and good luck with the last few kgs.