Question:
what should my goal be ?

My Dr has never reaaly given me a goal to strive for . I just tuened 49 and I am 5ft4 ,My starting weight was 248 and at almost 8 months out I weigh 158 . What do you think my goal should be for my hright and age ? Thanks Ruthie    — ruthie (posted on November 20, 2003)

November 20, 2003
Just my own opinion here. Knowing hundreds of wls pt and being 3.5 years out I've come to the conclusion that we don't have much control on where it stops. The body does what it wants (pending we are following the rules of course) I think at 8 months out you still have at least 12 full months of losing and I would bet you'll at least get to 100 pound loss. I lost slow but until 16 mo out. sounds like you're doing well! Congrats!
   — ZZ S.

November 20, 2003
I am 49 also and started at 275, my doctor set my goal at 130, I made it at 1 year, i hope to lose alittle more to be around 120 or 125, so I have alittle comfort zone. but if I fdont that will be fine too. set you goal where you feel comfortable, where you feel the best...........
   — terri R.

November 20, 2003
not to be a smart azz or anything but the best 'goal' for any of us is to acheive good health - whatever weight that is :>)
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