Question:
Is losing 117 pounds the average for the first year

I feel as if I should have lost more by now. I'm in a size 8 and my goal was a size 10, but I still weight more than I shoud. What should I do?    — cece T. (posted on March 22, 2001)

November 16, 2003
Having lost 117 in a year is a *major* accomplishment! You should be so proud of yourself!!!!! And to know that you are in a size 8 too...Phewy! That is a major step...Also going past the goal of a size 10, don't be too hard on yourself. If you have stopped losing or have found yourself on an extremely long plateau (seeing as your 'windo of opportunity' is 18 months to 2 yrs) perhaps you should look at what your diet is consisting of and if you are eating 3 squares vs. grazing all day. And as Barb Day said, this is not about getting skinny (that's just one of the perks LOL) It's about being healthy and I am sure that you are feeling a ton healthier than you did a year ago! Keep up the good work and if you modify your diet, then perhaps more will come off...BTW You didn't specify what your starting weight was or how tall you are... Best of Luck
   — Marni