Whoa! Slowing down.. way down

Hey Yall, Yesterday was my 5 month aniversary and I am pretty scared. I started at 238 and today I am 165 so Ive lost about 70lbs. I am 30lbs away from goal but I feel like this is going really slowly. I know I was a "light weight" and that we tend to loose slower but is this abnormal? Im really worried. At this point I worry I wont get to goal. Thanks for your help. With love, Em

Sounds to me like you are right on track!! I've lost 75 in 5 months, but I started out at 285, so you are waaaayyyyy below me!! Don't be discouraged. I think that by the end of the year you will be pleasantly surprised!!! Love, Pam

I am about 45 pounds away from my goal and it is slowing down but the fact that I may loose a pound or 2 a week makes me happy. I may not be doing the 20 or so I was in the beginning but I enjoy the losses instead of the gains or the stall's..... Shannon

Hey Emily....I am feeling exactly like you. I was considered a lightweight at 288. I have lost down to 188 but in the last two days, gained three pounds but the thing is, I have diverticulitis and have been on only clear liquids for "bowel rest" for two days and I gained weight! I feel like my body may be stuck at 191 forever. I go see my surgeon on Thursday and so wanted to show a 100 pound weight loss but seems like my body says that isn't going to happen. For the last two months, I will go two weeks at a time and lose nothing and then lose 3-4 pounds overnight...it's very strange!

My anniversay was on the 21st of Feb, five months also. I am at 168 and started at 241. We are almost the same. I have slowed down alot. I only lost about 4 pounds this month. I am very discouraged. I am wearing a size 12 now. I am happy about that. I am hoping to lose until I get to 150. I would be really excited to make it to 150. Your are looking great. How is your eating? I eat a little of everything but just in moderation. I tend to eat alot of soups still. My favorite is french onion with cheese. Your doing great!

Your surgery was the same day as mine. Thats funny. Umm I am only down about 42 pounds down. But I have been in the hospital with my son and stress eating when I needed a fill for months and was wide open for over a month and a half. So 70 lbs. is AWESOME. You go girl.. I started out at 297 and I am now 255.....So, I will keep in touch with you and please do the same...my goal is 175. Heres to hoping....Jenn