Slow Weight Loss...

So I was thinking... our weight loss has all slowed down, you can't keep up 30lbs a month forever right... and it seems frustrating, most days the scale doesn't move... I swear it feels like Ive lost 5lbs the last few months if even that.... Anyway I was on my-calorie-counter this morning, which is a site similar to fitday but better--- you record your weights too... I went to update my weights, and took a look back to the day I started using the site... 08/14. Since then Ive lost 25lbs, thats 25lbs in just over 2 months.... I AM making progress... it just doesn't feel like it some days.... 25lbs in 2 & 1/2 months is awesome... why am I feeling discouraged cause it's slow??? I think we should all go back a few months and take a look at the progress we have made... even though it seems slow, i think we all may be surprised at how well we are doing! Im sooo close to Onderland I can taste it!!! Darlene 338/203/170

Darlene, This is a very good point. I record my weight on Sundays. Typically, I lose anywhere from 1/2 a pound to 1 1/2 pounds a week. I know that's VERY slow, especially compared to others but it is steady and I AM continuing to lose. That's what I try to focus on. You'll be in ONEderland very soon! - Stephanie

Darlene, It is so funny that you posted this because I was just thinking the same thing about how slow my weight loss has become!! I have only lost about 5 pounds this month! I will be 7 months out on the 31st. The more time that goes on, the more I start doubting my ability to be a true success. Everything else I've done in the past to lose weight, I've failed. I have been able to eat more lately and have tried a diet soda on occasion. I really didn't want to start with the sodas again but I tried one and did fine. I just want to smack myself sometimes!!!!! LOL!!!! You were talking about what you use to track your weight and calories that is similar to fitday. Do you mind telling me what it is??? Thanks so much!!! By the way, you and EJ look great!!! I mostly lurk around reading posts and profiles. You guys are an inspiration!!!!!

Darlene- Thank you for pointing this out. I've been feeling the same way, and like Stephanie, I just tell myself I'm still LOSING and I feel great. However, I looked back to August and I have dropped another 20 lbs. since then, it just didn't occur to me until I looked back. I needed to realize that. Thanks again Rebecca M. 269/173/150 (5'8")

God I feel pathetic. I've lost a whopping 3 pounds in the last 2 1/2 months. I'm beginning to feel like that last 23 pounds will never come off. You guys are doing so wonderful I just seem to have stopped. Maybe I'm eating to much. Or maybe the wrong things. I don't know, it's just depressing. Shana

Shana, I'd say if you only have 23 pounds to reach goal, that 3 pounds in 2 1/2 months is about right. At this point, I have 77 pounds to lose to reach goal. It makes sense that I would be losing a bit faster since I still have so much to lose. Try not to be depressed! You've lost all but 23 pounds. That's incredible! You know what you need to do. At some point, we just need to accept that our bodies will lose as they want to and as long as we are eating right, exercising and drinking our water there really isn't a whole lot more we can do. Keep your chin up! - Stephanie

Hey EVERYONE. I know I have never posted on here..but I didnt even know that they had a board for us that had it done around the same time. I had my surgery 3/29/2006 and I have done so great. I have never felt this good in my life. I have managed to go from a size 22/24 to a size 10/12 and in fact just two weeks ago I lost my uncle and had to go home to la for the funeral and I wore a size 6P slacks..So I feel great. I have been a little unde the weather the last few weeks, with that and then I havent seen the numbers move. However this morning I got back on the scale.which is something that I dont do..Im not a weigher..I alwasy let dr. Sherer weigh me..but I did and I saw process so I was very happy.. I am so thankful for ths site..It has really helped me in the struggle but I am thankful now for all the wonderufl and great ful friends I have met on here. I hope each and everyone of you are doing well. Talk to yall soon. Missie