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Looking back at your old posts, I believe you are 5'3" tall and weigh about 143. I think you just need to keep doing what you are doing and see how you feel when you get to your goal. You may want to lose more once you get there, especially if you want to lose more around your middle. As others have said, it can be the last place to go. Or you may need to invest in some good shapewear or plastic surgery.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
on 9/23/16 6:30 pm
Keep in mind your goal weight is just an idea in your head, but only your body knows the real number.
I've gained 11lbs this past month without adding to my stomach or pants. I've been working out aggressively on a daily basis and taking a lot of protein supplements. I think I was dehydrated last month so I feel much better now. The point I'm making is the inches are realigned for the better, the weight is higher but I'm healthier and not increasing in the waistline.
Yes it's at the bottom of the normal bmi for me. I'm planning on toNing just gotta figure out where to start!
Thanks Gina!!! It's been a rough week helping out with 5 of the Grandkids! Between dropping off and picking up 1 at Day Care, 1 at Preschool, and 2 at school we had the 1 1/2 yr. old who never stops....
! DD's got home late last night so just having 1 today felt like a day ease.
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 on Maintenance
That's a tough one. Everyone's so different. First off does "goal weight" mean the bottom of a Normal BMI? I wouldn't stop until your body decides it's ready. Nothing worse than Bounce Back (and we all have it) and ending up 15 pounds over that "Perfect Goal #" on the scale.
I'm guessing exercise, toning, and cutting out carbs are the best way to tighten up your belly. You have a better chance being a LW than if you had 100's to loose.
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 on Maintenance
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
YEAH it's Friday!!!! That's all if have to say.....
!!!!!
Maintenance: 7+ years out
Breakfast: Piece of Ham
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack:
Lunch: Scrambled Eggs and Ham
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Nature Valley Gluten Free Almond Nut Bar
Snack: Babybel Cheese Round
Dinner: Eating Out Somewhere - good choices!!
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 on Maintenance
Unfortunately I've found (for me) that the stomach is the last place I lose (boobs sadly deflate just before that). The extra skin on my abdomen seems to have a bit of a fat collection. Sigh...
BUT the good news is that all looks good with the proper undergarments and clothes over!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
There could be some redistribution during the first couple of years of maintenance but everyone is different about where that redistribution is most noticed. Keep doing what works for you and perhaps up the exercise once you've hit your goal weight. Good luck!
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
I'm really close to my goal weight (6 more lbs) and Im still wanting to lose inches in my stomach so I'm wondering if I could still lose inches without losing weight while in maintenance?
TIA
Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffee with 1/2 & 1/2 (30g)
S - regular coffees w/1/2&1/2
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries
S - peanuts|
S - popcorn
L - a cold burger
D - steak & salad
S - CarbSmart ice cream
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
iron: stopped
evening batch: done
heme iron: pending
MILES:
walking and stairs
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
