Lightweights at or below goal?

Thank you for your response.  I'm over 40, so I hear you on the aging.  I go back & forth and tend to doubt myself.... somedays I still feel fat and sometimes I'm shocked that the thin person in the mirror is me.  Maybe dropping to the range you're at - another 10lbs or so - would allow me a nice cushion for bounce back. 

It took me a long time to realize that I was getting thinner.  I still can't really believe it.  Every time I walked past a mirror, I would stop and look and look some more.  It was really weird.  How could that be me?

I began to understand what was happening as the clothes that I wore kept getting smaller.....and smaller.....and smaller.  Once upon a time I had difficulty finding clothes because I was too big.  Now the opposite is true.

But then again, one of my friends said that the reason I can't find much in the store is because I bought everything in my size.  I will say that shopping has never been so much fun.

And yes, a few additional pounds "just in case" wont hurt at all.

I am 5'2  any where from 117-122. My first goal set was 135, my next goal was 125.. Again, these are my goals! My Dr also didn't agree with giving me goal. I too, have hard time finding pants that fit, (how odd is that). Most jeans I fit into a 4, some 3's. I do snack on nuts to get a little extra calories. I have never exercised a lot, other than what I do for my job daily...because I am a "closet" sleever, and didn't want to drop to fast, which I did anyways....now I am starting a little a more, to tone...other than my "girls" I am happy with myself/body. I do have wrinkles on my bum, but I can cover that pretty well...It's odd to try to keep pounds on.....vs getting them ON!

Laura, Hi there! I too am really having issues with how much weight to lose. I look in the mirror and am a bit shocked. I am 5'11 and at goal of 180. The other day I tried something different and actually TRIED to gain weight. I put on about two pounds ...lol....but they are now back off again. I now have a size 32 waist which I had last at about 20 yrs and I am now 50 yrs old. I am still very happy with my weight loss and I think it will work out well for me health wise as I no longer take medicines for diabetes or High BP, cholesterol is lower and sleep apnea is resolved. Go with the ride and just keep up your nutrition needs. Good Luck .... Jeff

Hey Laura, 

 Right there with you as well!  My "final" goal was 160.  I'm a 34 year old guy who is 5' 11".  My current wait has been bouncing between 151 and 152 lbs for the past 3 weeks.  I'm hopeful that I've hit bottom and am now maintaining.  My NUT suggested adding snacks back into the mix, which I have been doing since I saw her about 6 weeks ago and let her know that I was concerned that I was getting too low.  I think someone else mentioned it, but feel like I shouldn't be snacking... but I also know I need to get in more calories and haven't been able to up my meal intake. 

 

So.. anyway... I've been trying to be a healthy snacker and have set my DO NOT EXCEED weight at 160lbs.  I also know I need to up my exercise, especially weight training as I need to toneup a bit.  I feel like one of those skinny people... whoa... I guess I kinda am.  Still so strange..

Cheers,

John

 

Gosh!  This is right on-line with where I am right now.

I'm moving into maintenance at 5'6" bouncing between 124-128 depending on the day.  I am in size 4 or 6 and while I don't like the excess skin, I can't "lose" that with diet and exercise.

I was losing on 1200 calories so I have upped my calories to 1500 to see if that stabolizes things.  It's totally freaking me out to see those extra calories, but I'm trying to incorporate "good" foods such as cheese, nuts, etc.

I only had nutrition counseling prior to surgery, but I have made an appointment for a maintance session with a nut who specializes in WLS.  It's next Tuesday & I am interested in what she has to say.  Of course, I've heard that a lot of Nuts are "nuts" so I will keep that in mind as well when incorporating the advice.

I usually don't come on this board, and actually popped over to post re: this EXACT topic.  I am 5'6", 40 years old and am teetering between 138 & 141 and am wearing a size 6. 

I, like so many above NEVER in a million years though I would say I don't want to lose anymore.. but here I am saying it again - I do not want to lose anymore, am ok with my body, but think that my face looks drawn and too thin.

I am almost 13 months out and have maintained without loss for the last month, but now feel like I am eating all of the time and fear that I am developing bad habits as the nutritionist recommended that I let some carbs back i.. I fear that the carbs are a trigger for me and I will be back to the old me...

Before surgery, I just wanted to not have my weight be constantly on my mind, but I have to say that it is now on my mind more than ever.

Thank you for your post - reading the responses tell me I am not alone....

Maura

Thanks for your reply - it really is good to know that we're not alone on this strange journey!

Laura