I NEED TO BE 170 BY THE END OF NOV..CAN I DO IT...

HI GUYS, I HAD MY SURGERY MAY 3RD 2005 I STARTED AT 273 NOW I AM AT 228LBS MY WEIGHT LOSS IS VERY, VERY SLOW NOW. I AM HOPING TO BE ATLEAST 170 BY THE END OF NOV AND WANTED TO KNOW CAN IT BE DONE. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET OVER THIS 4-5 POUNDS A MONTH KICK. AM I BEING REALISTIC TO WANT TO BE AT 170 BY NOV.PLEASE TELL ME HOW CAN I MAXIMAZE MY WEIGHT LOSS. THANKS GUYS,

Tracey, Unfortunately, I don't know if there is anything "special" that you can do to maximize your weight loss. All you can do is eat your protein, take your supplements (if so instructed), drink lots of water, take your vitamins and exercise. If you do all these things...your body will respond and do what it intends to do. No one knows if you'll make it to 170 by the end of November or not. It is certainly possible but I don't think there is a way to guarantee that. Your body will do whatever it will do. Just do your part and the rest will follow! Good luck! Kathy

You are putting a lot of pressure on yourself. You might be able to get there, but what if you are not? Would you be crushed if you were 180? Even though you had lost 93 pounds would you feel like a failure? Don't focus on a number! Take care, J

Hey Tracy It's me Steph....long time no talk WE are in the same BOAT! But don't worry, THROW AWAY THE SCALE, and just continue doing what you are doing. I was told to up my protein, water, and exercise....the weight WILL COME OFF....I notice the inches are coming off a little quicker...

Are you exercising? That may help speed things along a bit. In any case, you're doing a very good job. Good luck! Hugs, Tracy