Is 5#'s a month a realistic goal

Good Morning

Just wanted to get some input, dont want to set myself up for setting unrealistic goals.
I am 4 years out RNY, lost 185#'s have never gotten to my goal my lowest weight was 206 and then I was up to 232. I am down 11#'s since starting group.  Well I am gonna make 2010 my year for all my goals.

Question Does 5 #'s per month seem realistic?

The groups I am in have me so motivated on facts that I already know I am just so ready to make this happen, yesterday.

Please tell me what you think and I welcome any tips...

Melva

Melva,

I think, since you are so far out, there are several things that could make your goal a reality.  believe me, at 2.5 years out, I have a bounceback of about 12 lbs that I want to lose, but am finding it very difficult.  My nutirionist advised me to "shake things up" a bit; she is also a fan of The Beck Diet Solution, so it's on my nightstand ready to go.

I also have to work at working out regularly again.  At my :heyday" (who made that word up?) I was exercising 5 times a week - now I'm lucky if I make it 3 times a week.  As with many things, I have a ready arsenal of excuses, but when I was working out 5 days a week, I didn't ALLOW excuses; I need to get that word out of my vocabulary.

You seem to be doing really well, losing 11#s!  As you probably know, the less you have to lose, the harder it is (your body fights for it in a way) so keep on with your plan, but, as I see, we all need to commit to it 24/7 to make it work.

Cyndi

Cyndi I will and thanx  Melva

I think 5 pounds a month seems very realistic and attainable.  You are working Beck's very hard and may surprise yourself and lose more than that a month. 

April,

Thanx for the reply, and I wouldn't mind surprising myself...Melva

Melva, Looks like you've got some good advise here.