BaileyRose 13 Posted July 3, 2011 Is it realistic to set a goal of 85 lbs lost in 1 year? I'm currently around 285 and would like to enter onederland in a year. For those of you that have been at this a while, what was your weight loss after a year? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sistersue 12 Posted July 3, 2011 I think so, I've lost over 40 lbs in 3 mos and i started at 260, with my preop diet I've lost 62 lbs, starting at 278. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muelle 64 Posted July 3, 2011 I've lost 80 plus pounds in 7 months, all of it post surgery. I would recommend that you set mini goals though. I started at 244 and my first goal was to get below 200, then after that I wanted to fit into a pair of jeans I hadn't worn for 2 years, which put me at around 190. After I went through all the clothes in my closet and had to start buying clothes, I would buy them so they fit, but were a little snug so I had incentive to lose more Good luck to you and go at it 1 pound at a time!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlp1968 83 Posted July 3, 2011 congrats on your weight loss, you are doing great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cindy C 150 Posted July 3, 2011 Is it realistic to set a goal of 85 lbs lost in 1 year? I'm currently around 285 and would like to enter onederland in a year. For those of you that have been at this a while, what was your weight loss after a year? Thanks! There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to. I started out about 40 pounds more than you and averaged 11.5 pounds a month for the first year. I hit onederland in 14 months. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer Hathaway 12 Posted July 3, 2011 Yes you can set that goal. I lost all my weight of 117 lbs in 11 months. I have been at below goal since april. Just follow the guidelines and you should be able to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenda62 47 Posted July 3, 2011 I was banded April 4th and have gone from 304 to 234 in that three months. You do have to work hard at it. I go to curves five days a week, ride my bike 5 days a week and walk on the other two days! good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jess55 97 Posted July 3, 2011 Totally realistic, but it's really up to you and how much you put into it too. I'm now just over 6 months and I'm almost at 50#. While it is slower than a lot I'm happy with it and I do kickboxing a lot so I'm pretty sure some of the fat is turning into muscle and if I didn't do it I'd probably have more weight loss. But so far, my skin I'd bouncing back so I'm ok with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roziecakes 20 Posted July 3, 2011 I think it's totally doable, I agree with other responders when I say that you should set small goals. That's something that I've found to be really rewarding for me; and they don't even have to be 'pounds lost' goals. I have been setting goals like, in two weeks I want to be able to run a whole mile, or in two weeks I want to bench press such and such amount. For me personally my next goal is to get my BMI into the 30s (I can't wait!) Best of luck to you! I think you can do it if you do all the right things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheckYes 46 Posted July 3, 2011 Is it realistic to set a goal of 85 lbs lost in 1 year? I'm currently around 285 and would like to enter onederland in a year. For those of you that have been at this a while, what was your weight loss after a year? Thanks! I started at 256 and have lost 80 pounds in seven months. Totally possible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshallow 9 Posted July 3, 2011 I am exactly a year out and have lost exactly 85 lbs. You can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaileyRose 13 Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks guys! You're awesome! My surgery is in a couple weeks and so far, I've lost 21 lbs pre-op. Even though I feel and look exactly the same haha it's still nice to see that number go down :-) I plan on working very hard because at the end of my weightless will hopefully be a new baby :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lapband7152010 0 Posted July 4, 2011 I started at 344and am now at 282. My one year is July 15. I need to lose more And will. My goal is to get down to 190-200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlynn1635 1 Posted July 4, 2011 If u stay focuse on your main goal and that is to lose weight by adopting a healthier eating lifestyle, you can do it!!! A lot of people tend to get stuck on what they CAN'T eat instead of focusing on eating the good stuff we need to lose the weight... I knew that pizza and burgers and beer would be out of the question for a while if not for good but I was willing to let them go to lose the weight. My surgery date was 7/14/10 and weight was 273 I am down to 191 today (hallelujah) and I feel great. I don't feel deprived because I have learned to enjoy the foods that I can eat. Don't get me wrong I miss having a good juicy burger bub and all but now I just get it bunless with all the toppings I would normally eat on it... LOL... Waiters and waitresses get a kick out of it when I orser it and sy it is mt cheat day! LOL... Good luck on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RGVT78 5 Posted July 4, 2011 Most definitely! I'm 10 months out (and a week) and down 108 lbs. The weight came off quicker in the first few months, but is still coming off. Just have to watch what you eat, and get active. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites