Had my 6 month check up yesterday!

......Hello I had my six month check up yesterday and the doctor said I was doing great. He said I looked great! he goes by how you look and how you feel...I told him I felt great. I need to lose 10% to be at the high end of normal weight... about 22 pounds...He said I was going slow...but that is ok...some go slower then others...his rules were ...eat 3 meals a day with one protein drink..meals consisting of mostly protein and good carbs...no snacking in between meals ...drink a lot of water...and take your vitamins and excercise...He wants me to increase my excercise to lifting weights and stepping up the pace, instead of walking three miles to run it...I said I had bad knees ...so he said to water excercise...so that is the update from my doctor...see him again at 9 months out...it looks like this month I am only going to lose about 3 or 4 pounds again...he said don't go by the numbers...I said I am a scale ***** Dennis

Dennis - Congratulations on how far you've come! To be only 22 pounds away from normal weight! That is AWESOME! Slow and steady loss is still better than the fast and quick gain I know I used to do prior to surgery. Again, Congratulations on coming so far! Hang in there, the rest will come off! Mary

Hey Dennis You are doing great!!! Way to go. You will lose them 22 lbs before you know it!! I am very proud how great everyone is doing. I just made it to the 100's the other day!! I was so happy. I havent weighed 199 since I was 18. I would like to lose 50 more so I will be in the normal weight. But I dont know if I will make it or not but I am gonna try like heck!! Again congrats Dennis you are doing so wonderful. Hugs Mary

Dennis, Know that we share in your joy. You are doing great and are a great motivator