Updated goal

newdirectionhome
on 8/19/11 12:53 am
Yesterday I saw 140 on the scale! Weighed twice to be sure. Normal BMI!!

Of course today I was back to 141.5. The bouncing around seems to be my pattern. I moved my goal to 134 for two reasons: 1. It nows seems possible. 2. It gives me 6 pound bounce back to stay in normal BMI. 

It's slow losses now, but what joy to see I can be "normal". Sizes seems to hover at 10-12 pants and S-L for tops depending on cut. I can shop at Costco, Target, thrift stores, and especially where I work, with sizes only to XL.

Someday I would like a tummy tuck, since that part is still literally hanging down and needing tucking into clothes. (lol).

 Wendy
5'3" SW: 210
Price S.
on 8/19/11 1:36 am - Mills River, NC
i adjusted my goal several times until I now have just given up.  I'm in a normal BMI and happy.  If I lose more, great.  But i too am bouncing from 120-122.  I'd love to get below that for some more bounce back room but I'm doing what I need to, it is up to my body to do it's part.

You are doing great.  Normal is a great goal in itself.

    LW-Apple-Gold-Small.jpg image by PlicketyCat  66 yrs young, 4'11"  hw  220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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newdirectionhome
on 8/19/11 2:28 pm
 Thanks, Price. You are always so encouraging in your posts.
 Wendy
5'3" SW: 210
italianspice
on 8/19/11 2:45 am - Eastlake, OH
Congrats! Sounds like a good plan!

~Maria

SW 230 Preop 205 GW 130 LW 131 CW 135 Ht 5'1"

newdirectionhome
on 8/19/11 2:29 pm
 Thanks, Maria. You are so sensible in your advice and comments.
 Wendy
5'3" SW: 210
Jody ***
on 8/19/11 3:07 am - Brighton, MI
RNY on 10/21/08 with
Definitely give yourself some bounce back room.

My Dr wouldn't give me a goal, so I started at 150, every 5 pounds below that I'd adjust it and one day I decided 125 was doable (when I was in my 130's).  I hit it without an issue and just STOPPED.  The surgeon did eventually say 115, I said "no, let's compromise with 125".. I was very happy there... and now I've bounced up...

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it.  Took 8 months. 
90+/- pounds lost      
BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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newdirectionhome
on 8/19/11 2:30 pm
 Thanks, Jody. You always have good comments on the bounce back phenomenon. It seems inevtiable.
 Wendy
5'3" SW: 210
Eliza55
on 8/19/11 4:39 am - PA
Normal BMI - Congrats!!!
 
It's an important milestone for your health.
Eliza
Consult:239   SW:217  1mo:195  2mo:182  3mo:169   6mo:139  9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight
  
newdirectionhome
on 8/19/11 2:31 pm
 Thanks, I never thought I'd have a normal BMI again. Feels so much better. I went swinmming today in a new size 12 suit, what fun!
 Wendy
5'3" SW: 210
Roz !!!!
on 8/19/11 5:45 am - Butler, PA
Awesome!!!!    As long as your body is still losing....KEEP GOING!!!  

Roz

God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!

RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!!
Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119
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