You Gotta Work... Covergirl!

Hey ya'll. I met with the Dr. last night for my checkup. I'm at 178, no loss this month. He said it will slow down dramatically now that I am just about at 85% of excess weight lost (170lb). I can expect to lose another 20-30 pounds over the next 6-9 months. So, maybe 2-5 pounds per MONTH! I'm ok with that though. Its better to know and not freak out when it happens. So, my goals will no longer involve the scale. I want to focus on small goals like getting to the gym at least 3x a week, cutting back on snacks, tracking my food more accurately, and trying to cook more. Oh yeah, and PORTION CONTROL! No more feeling full! Try to weigh more of my food. I think that's it. Jenn (255)239/178/150

Y'know Jenn, I've had to come to that realization as well, that I will no longer see those big drops on the scale. I am at between 155 and 157 now and my goal is 140. I have been thinking I was on a stall, but I know now that any losses from this point on will occur slowly over time. I'm OK with it, too.....I just have to avoid setting unrealistic, short-term goals for myself and look at the bigger picture now. Can I lose these last 15-17 pounds over the course of the next 5 months? I think I can. As always, it is great to know we are not alone and that the journey is not over, just slowing down to a more serene pace. Warm regards, Bonnie 246/156/140

Thanks Bonnie, you always make a lot of sense. You should be the official "voice of reason" on our board!

LOL - I don't know about being the "voice of reason" but I do know we all seem to be slowing down as the percentage of our total weight loss increases and I guess that is to be expected (and reasonable)! I just don't want to set myself up for disappointment by setting goals I can't expect to make and your post (you're a pretty reasonable poster, too) seemed to me to speak directly to that issue. Thanks for putting things into perspective! Bonnie

178lbs lost in 7 months? Damn that a lot in so few months. I throught I was losing too fast with 110 lbs last week at the doctor. Impressive. Anyway great job.

No, I weigh 178 pounds. I've lost 61 pounds since surgery and 77 pounds total.

LOL My bad. I have to read these posts better. Great job even still.

Hi Jenn - I've been away from the board for awhile but it made me feel good to read your post. I'm in the same way these days. It has taken me a couple of mths to go from 180 to 170 and now I'm stuck there too. But like you my initial goal is 150 so I'm getting close so I guess I have to realize that at 6-7 mths out the weight will be coming off slower and to not give up and go back to old habits. This has been a struggle the past little while. I'm feeling really good about myself these days but I still have a lot to go (would really like to get to 130 - as if....) And now I'm starting to feel the OMG I'm going to fail thoughts. Nice to see that I'm actually pretty normal I guess. Have a great week and keep posting Carolyn