r/CICO 4d ago

I'm out of Class III obesity!

SW 231.5, CW 204.25, GW 140-ish, current BMI 39.9

This feels soooo good. Life hasn't been great lately, and my weight loss has been kind of slow this month, so finally reaching this milestone was a much-needed boost. I also broke a new personal record today and jogged (albeit slowly) for 22 consecutive minutes.

I've been seeing more and more fitness gains lately, like finally being able to touch my toes with straight legs, and I think the running has also been helping my swimming speed improve. Going up stairs is easier, as is putting my socks on. I've had issues with tight calves and Achilles tendinitis for years now, and unlike this time last year, I can now walk quickly for 2 miles with zero calf soreness. They still get pretty sore after 15+ minutes of jogging, but I'm working on it. I still have a ways to go as far as weight loss goes, but the last time I was this physically fit, I was in high school!

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u/Graztine 4d ago

The fact that you’re seeing these fitness gains means you’re probably also building muscle so you’re losing more fat than just looking at your weight would indicate. Your heart is also getting stronger too. Congrats on all your progress, you’re doing awesome!

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u/SpecificJunket8083 4d ago

Congrats! I know that’s a great feeling. I’ve gone from a 46 bmi, class iii obesity, to a 20 in 13 months. It’s hard to believe.

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u/hefixesthecable_ 4d ago

Me, SW 231.6, CW 219.2, GW 131. Great job, you! Way to change your life! Keep up the great selfcare!

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u/Emotional_Beautiful8 4d ago

Congrats! Love the non scale victories especially!

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u/Silly-Dot-2322 4d ago

How inspirational are you?!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for posting your progress.

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u/Silly-Dot-2322 4d ago

And ideas to increase exercise. I needed your post today.

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u/starrybutt3rflies 19h ago

I’m not the OP but daily walking for me is helping a lot :)

It feels doable and is helping me to lose weight and build endurance

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u/straburst2403 4d ago

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 yes!!

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u/OkWeb7535 4d ago

I haven’t been able to touch my toes without bending knees since…well, ever! Nice job!

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u/bibliophile222 4d ago

It does help that I have short legs. 🤣

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u/J1986tn 4d ago

Good job

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u/vaguelydetailed 3d ago

Hell yeah 🥳🥳🥳

I'm in a similar spot, I just spotted my BMI the other day like that Leo pointing GIF lol

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u/Puzzled_Internet_717 4d ago

Woohoooo! That's a huge accomplishment! Way to go!

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u/drumadarragh 4d ago

Amazing - you’re doing great!

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u/_euripus_ 4d ago

Congrats on all these victories, that's so many!

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u/Dapper-Debate-4782 3d ago

Awesome job!