Weight Loss - How can I do better?

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great labor day! Here's a question I'm hoping someone

can advise me on. Had surgery 4/9, weighed 232 lbs. Now September

5th, I weigh 160 lbs for a grand loss of 72 lbs. Not that I'm

complaining, but I'm wondering if I could be doing something better

since a lot of you have lost a lot of weight in such a short period.

I do drink all my water, I exercise (walk 3 miles every other day, do

stair master and lift weights), and I eat more protein than anything

else. You would think with all my hair loss that would have taken

off 5lbs but itself - LOL! Another thing I notice (sorry guys) is

that right after my period, I drop 4 lbs - and I don't gain before.

Can you believe I actually look forward to my monthly?

Any advice is appreciated.

TIA,

[Guest guest]

Hi !

You have done FANTASTIC sweetie!

Remember that everyone's body is different, from beginning to end. Some of

us that started at a much higher weight to begin with often times lose more

in the beginning, but it tapers off similar to those who didn't have as much

to lose. I think that it all works out to be about the same " ratio " type of

thing. I'm NO GOOD with percentages at all (flunked math often!), but I know

that you having lost 72 lbs. in 5 months is a ton of weight per month,

meaning that you'll have a much better chance in maintaining in the long

run!

Please, don't compare yourself to others, it's just a number, and this is

our long life commitment that we will all wind up being the exact same in

the long run! We'll have ALL lost weight, ranging from 80+ lbs. to

hundreds, point being, it will have worked for all at different rates!

Make any sense what-so-ever?

Hugs!

Dawn

Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great labor day! Here's a question I'm hoping someone

can advise me on. Had surgery 4/9, weighed 232 lbs. Now September

5th, I weigh 160 lbs for a grand loss of 72 lbs. Not that I'm

complaining, but I'm wondering if I could be doing something better

since a lot of you have lost a lot of weight in such a short period.

I do drink all my water, I exercise (walk 3 miles every other day, do

stair master and lift weights), and I eat more protein than anything

else. You would think with all my hair loss that would have taken

off 5lbs but itself - LOL! Another thing I notice (sorry guys) is

that right after my period, I drop 4 lbs - and I don't gain before.

Can you believe I actually look forward to my monthly?

Any advice is appreciated.

TIA,

[Guest guest]

Hi !

You have done FANTASTIC sweetie!

Remember that everyone's body is different, from beginning to end. Some of

us that started at a much higher weight to begin with often times lose more

in the beginning, but it tapers off similar to those who didn't have as much

to lose. I think that it all works out to be about the same " ratio " type of

thing. I'm NO GOOD with percentages at all (flunked math often!), but I know

that you having lost 72 lbs. in 5 months is a ton of weight per month,

meaning that you'll have a much better chance in maintaining in the long

run!

Please, don't compare yourself to others, it's just a number, and this is

our long life commitment that we will all wind up being the exact same in

the long run! We'll have ALL lost weight, ranging from 80+ lbs. to

hundreds, point being, it will have worked for all at different rates!

Make any sense what-so-ever?

Hugs!

Dawn

Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great labor day! Here's a question I'm hoping someone

can advise me on. Had surgery 4/9, weighed 232 lbs. Now September

5th, I weigh 160 lbs for a grand loss of 72 lbs. Not that I'm

complaining, but I'm wondering if I could be doing something better

since a lot of you have lost a lot of weight in such a short period.

I do drink all my water, I exercise (walk 3 miles every other day, do

stair master and lift weights), and I eat more protein than anything

else. You would think with all my hair loss that would have taken

off 5lbs but itself - LOL! Another thing I notice (sorry guys) is

that right after my period, I drop 4 lbs - and I don't gain before.

Can you believe I actually look forward to my monthly?

Any advice is appreciated.

TIA,

[Guest guest]

Hi !

You have done FANTASTIC sweetie!

Remember that everyone's body is different, from beginning to end. Some of

us that started at a much higher weight to begin with often times lose more

in the beginning, but it tapers off similar to those who didn't have as much

to lose. I think that it all works out to be about the same " ratio " type of

thing. I'm NO GOOD with percentages at all (flunked math often!), but I know

that you having lost 72 lbs. in 5 months is a ton of weight per month,

meaning that you'll have a much better chance in maintaining in the long

run!

Please, don't compare yourself to others, it's just a number, and this is

our long life commitment that we will all wind up being the exact same in

the long run! We'll have ALL lost weight, ranging from 80+ lbs. to

hundreds, point being, it will have worked for all at different rates!

Make any sense what-so-ever?

Hugs!

Dawn

Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great labor day! Here's a question I'm hoping someone

can advise me on. Had surgery 4/9, weighed 232 lbs. Now September

5th, I weigh 160 lbs for a grand loss of 72 lbs. Not that I'm

complaining, but I'm wondering if I could be doing something better

since a lot of you have lost a lot of weight in such a short period.

I do drink all my water, I exercise (walk 3 miles every other day, do

stair master and lift weights), and I eat more protein than anything

else. You would think with all my hair loss that would have taken

off 5lbs but itself - LOL! Another thing I notice (sorry guys) is

that right after my period, I drop 4 lbs - and I don't gain before.

Can you believe I actually look forward to my monthly?

Any advice is appreciated.

TIA,

[Guest guest]

ps...I wish I had your monthly issues!

Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great labor day! Here's a question I'm hoping someone

can advise me on. Had surgery 4/9, weighed 232 lbs. Now September

5th, I weigh 160 lbs for a grand loss of 72 lbs. Not that I'm

complaining, but I'm wondering if I could be doing something better

since a lot of you have lost a lot of weight in such a short period.

I do drink all my water, I exercise (walk 3 miles every other day, do

stair master and lift weights), and I eat more protein than anything

else. You would think with all my hair loss that would have taken

off 5lbs but itself - LOL! Another thing I notice (sorry guys) is

that right after my period, I drop 4 lbs - and I don't gain before.

Can you believe I actually look forward to my monthly?

Any advice is appreciated.

TIA,

[Guest guest]

ps...I wish I had your monthly issues!

Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great labor day! Here's a question I'm hoping someone

can advise me on. Had surgery 4/9, weighed 232 lbs. Now September

5th, I weigh 160 lbs for a grand loss of 72 lbs. Not that I'm

complaining, but I'm wondering if I could be doing something better

since a lot of you have lost a lot of weight in such a short period.

I do drink all my water, I exercise (walk 3 miles every other day, do

stair master and lift weights), and I eat more protein than anything

else. You would think with all my hair loss that would have taken

off 5lbs but itself - LOL! Another thing I notice (sorry guys) is

that right after my period, I drop 4 lbs - and I don't gain before.

Can you believe I actually look forward to my monthly?

Any advice is appreciated.

TIA,

[Guest guest]

ps...I wish I had your monthly issues!

Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great labor day! Here's a question I'm hoping someone

can advise me on. Had surgery 4/9, weighed 232 lbs. Now September

5th, I weigh 160 lbs for a grand loss of 72 lbs. Not that I'm

complaining, but I'm wondering if I could be doing something better

since a lot of you have lost a lot of weight in such a short period.

I do drink all my water, I exercise (walk 3 miles every other day, do

stair master and lift weights), and I eat more protein than anything

else. You would think with all my hair loss that would have taken

off 5lbs but itself - LOL! Another thing I notice (sorry guys) is

that right after my period, I drop 4 lbs - and I don't gain before.

Can you believe I actually look forward to my monthly?

Any advice is appreciated.

TIA,

[Guest guest]

Jaimie... I always dropped after my period... unfortunately that has

stopped. Personally I think it's the amtount you need to lose. I started at

250 and too forever to break the 70ish mark. My loss has slowed down

trememndously. It took me like 7 months to lose 2 pounds to hit 100. Mu

body seems to be very comfortable at this weight. So I need to be patient !

Cheryl

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to

be amused.

[Guest guest]

Jaimie... I always dropped after my period... unfortunately that has

stopped. Personally I think it's the amtount you need to lose. I started at

250 and too forever to break the 70ish mark. My loss has slowed down

trememndously. It took me like 7 months to lose 2 pounds to hit 100. Mu

body seems to be very comfortable at this weight. So I need to be patient !

Cheryl

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to

be amused.

[Guest guest]

Jaimie... I always dropped after my period... unfortunately that has

stopped. Personally I think it's the amtount you need to lose. I started at

250 and too forever to break the 70ish mark. My loss has slowed down

trememndously. It took me like 7 months to lose 2 pounds to hit 100. Mu

body seems to be very comfortable at this weight. So I need to be patient !

Cheryl

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to

be amused.

[Guest guest]

I'm getting depressed here.. Had surgery July 12th... one mth checkup was

down 26 lbs...within a week and a half after that lost 40 lbs. totoal. For 3

weeks I have lost only 1 pound. Talk about being depressed. I keep

remembering you all say we plateau for a bit.. but 3 weeks??? i eat

protein..drink double the water required and have started swimming... as

can't do much else due to the fact I had knee surgery 2 weeks before wls..and

just found out the knee surgery didnt work and must have it redone..yipeeee!!!

How can I get the weight to start dropping again?? Keep thinking I'm done the

weight loss and I won't lose anymore... help before I pull my hair out... oh

shit.. can't do that as it's already falling out...

Kim Fitchburg

[Guest guest]

I'm getting depressed here.. Had surgery July 12th... one mth checkup was

down 26 lbs...within a week and a half after that lost 40 lbs. totoal. For 3

weeks I have lost only 1 pound. Talk about being depressed. I keep

remembering you all say we plateau for a bit.. but 3 weeks??? i eat

protein..drink double the water required and have started swimming... as

can't do much else due to the fact I had knee surgery 2 weeks before wls..and

just found out the knee surgery didnt work and must have it redone..yipeeee!!!

How can I get the weight to start dropping again?? Keep thinking I'm done the

weight loss and I won't lose anymore... help before I pull my hair out... oh

shit.. can't do that as it's already falling out...

Kim Fitchburg

[Guest guest]

I'm getting depressed here.. Had surgery July 12th... one mth checkup was

down 26 lbs...within a week and a half after that lost 40 lbs. totoal. For 3

weeks I have lost only 1 pound. Talk about being depressed. I keep

remembering you all say we plateau for a bit.. but 3 weeks??? i eat

protein..drink double the water required and have started swimming... as

can't do much else due to the fact I had knee surgery 2 weeks before wls..and

just found out the knee surgery didnt work and must have it redone..yipeeee!!!

How can I get the weight to start dropping again?? Keep thinking I'm done the

weight loss and I won't lose anymore... help before I pull my hair out... oh

shit.. can't do that as it's already falling out...

Kim Fitchburg

[Guest guest]

Kim:

sorry to have missed you lst night...the meeting was one of the best I

have seen in a long time.... as for the plateau, they happen..even at 3

weeks...I am on one now..(4th week for me) but I have lost a total of 58

lbs..aand am so grateful everyday that I have been able to do this. so

sorry you have to have your knee redone...where and when? keep me

informed...love MJ

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thanks!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I hear where you're coming from. We all want the weight off quickly. I

too was concerned when I had only a 2 pound drop my 5th week thinking Oh

my God, it is going to get lower and lower. I have found that is not

necessarily so. This is not a diet but a new way of life. It isn't like

anything we have done before. I have come to realize that the following

week you could double the weight loss from the previous week. One other

thing that I think is awesome is that when I've had a hungry day I am

afraid to weigh myself thinking I will have gained because I ate more

than usual. But now what I don't think about is that more than usual

still means so little. This is a past phobia. Not once(and I hope it

stays this way) have I gained any weight when I step on the scale. The

weight is bound to come off of us. You could have a month of losing 10

pounds and the next lose 20. Don't panic yet.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I hear where you're coming from. We all want the weight off quickly. I

too was concerned when I had only a 2 pound drop my 5th week thinking Oh

my God, it is going to get lower and lower. I have found that is not

necessarily so. This is not a diet but a new way of life. It isn't like

anything we have done before. I have come to realize that the following

week you could double the weight loss from the previous week. One other

thing that I think is awesome is that when I've had a hungry day I am

afraid to weigh myself thinking I will have gained because I ate more

than usual. But now what I don't think about is that more than usual

still means so little. This is a past phobia. Not once(and I hope it

stays this way) have I gained any weight when I step on the scale. The

weight is bound to come off of us. You could have a month of losing 10

pounds and the next lose 20. Don't panic yet.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I hear where you're coming from. We all want the weight off quickly. I

too was concerned when I had only a 2 pound drop my 5th week thinking Oh

my God, it is going to get lower and lower. I have found that is not

necessarily so. This is not a diet but a new way of life. It isn't like

anything we have done before. I have come to realize that the following

week you could double the weight loss from the previous week. One other

thing that I think is awesome is that when I've had a hungry day I am

afraid to weigh myself thinking I will have gained because I ate more

than usual. But now what I don't think about is that more than usual

still means so little. This is a past phobia. Not once(and I hope it

stays this way) have I gained any weight when I step on the scale. The

weight is bound to come off of us. You could have a month of losing 10

pounds and the next lose 20. Don't panic yet.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Thank you to everyone who responded. I know I should look at the

percentage - and I am thrilled!! It's funny, too because I still

wear the same clothes from before surgery - stretchy jeans and big

shirts - and I think I look fine - but other people think I look like

a ragamuffin! My sister even begged me to buy some new bra's since

my other ones weren't really doing the job anymore (which I did break

down and buy some new ones) - 2 cups and 8 inches smaller! LOL!

So to summarize, I think my head has to catch up with the rest of my

body. People tell me when I haven't seen them for awhile how good I

look and I have a hard time believing them. Well, now I'm going to

start believing!

Continued success to everyone!

[Guest guest]

Thank you to everyone who responded. I know I should look at the

percentage - and I am thrilled!! It's funny, too because I still

wear the same clothes from before surgery - stretchy jeans and big

shirts - and I think I look fine - but other people think I look like

a ragamuffin! My sister even begged me to buy some new bra's since

my other ones weren't really doing the job anymore (which I did break

down and buy some new ones) - 2 cups and 8 inches smaller! LOL!

So to summarize, I think my head has to catch up with the rest of my

body. People tell me when I haven't seen them for awhile how good I

look and I have a hard time believing them. Well, now I'm going to

start believing!

Continued success to everyone!

[Guest guest]

Thank you to everyone who responded. I know I should look at the

percentage - and I am thrilled!! It's funny, too because I still

wear the same clothes from before surgery - stretchy jeans and big

shirts - and I think I look fine - but other people think I look like

a ragamuffin! My sister even begged me to buy some new bra's since

my other ones weren't really doing the job anymore (which I did break

down and buy some new ones) - 2 cups and 8 inches smaller! LOL!

So to summarize, I think my head has to catch up with the rest of my

body. People tell me when I haven't seen them for awhile how good I

look and I have a hard time believing them. Well, now I'm going to

start believing!

Continued success to everyone!

[Guest guest]

,

I understand! I'm telling ya...go out and buy a new outfit...you'll feel

sooo good knowing they fit the way they should. Try consignment shops to

save money too!

Congrats on the bra's!

Dawn

Re: Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Thank you to everyone who responded. I know I should look at the

percentage - and I am thrilled!! It's funny, too because I still

wear the same clothes from before surgery - stretchy jeans and big

shirts - and I think I look fine - but other people think I look like

a ragamuffin! My sister even begged me to buy some new bra's since

my other ones weren't really doing the job anymore (which I did break

down and buy some new ones) - 2 cups and 8 inches smaller! LOL!

So to summarize, I think my head has to catch up with the rest of my

body. People tell me when I haven't seen them for awhile how good I

look and I have a hard time believing them. Well, now I'm going to

start believing!

Continued success to everyone!

[Guest guest]

,

I understand! I'm telling ya...go out and buy a new outfit...you'll feel

sooo good knowing they fit the way they should. Try consignment shops to

save money too!

Congrats on the bra's!

Dawn

Re: Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Thank you to everyone who responded. I know I should look at the

percentage - and I am thrilled!! It's funny, too because I still

wear the same clothes from before surgery - stretchy jeans and big

shirts - and I think I look fine - but other people think I look like

a ragamuffin! My sister even begged me to buy some new bra's since

my other ones weren't really doing the job anymore (which I did break

down and buy some new ones) - 2 cups and 8 inches smaller! LOL!

So to summarize, I think my head has to catch up with the rest of my

body. People tell me when I haven't seen them for awhile how good I

look and I have a hard time believing them. Well, now I'm going to

start believing!

Continued success to everyone!

[Guest guest]

,

I understand! I'm telling ya...go out and buy a new outfit...you'll feel

sooo good knowing they fit the way they should. Try consignment shops to

save money too!

Congrats on the bra's!

Dawn

Re: Weight Loss - How can I do better?

Thank you to everyone who responded. I know I should look at the

percentage - and I am thrilled!! It's funny, too because I still

wear the same clothes from before surgery - stretchy jeans and big

shirts - and I think I look fine - but other people think I look like

a ragamuffin! My sister even begged me to buy some new bra's since

my other ones weren't really doing the job anymore (which I did break

down and buy some new ones) - 2 cups and 8 inches smaller! LOL!

So to summarize, I think my head has to catch up with the rest of my

body. People tell me when I haven't seen them for awhile how good I

look and I have a hard time believing them. Well, now I'm going to

start believing!

Continued success to everyone!

[Guest guest]

Oh does it ever take some time for our heads to catch

up to our bodies. I think we all still look in the mirror

and see the heavy person where a much lighter one stands.

So just keep telling yourself how much you've done in such

a short time and how great you are doing and visualize

where you are going. I can't speed up the mind/body process

for you but I highly recommend going to try on some new

clothes. I know losing that much weight is guaranteeing you

are going to be in some new sizes which will make you feel

and look much better. Treat yourself to a new bra, new

clothes. You'll be glad you did

Lyssa

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