I Think The Last 20 Are Going To Be Hard!

[hopetolose 192]

I have been hovering between 180 and 185 for months now. Have not really tried very hard to get going again, was just happy that I didnt gain during the Holiday's!! Well I finally hit 179.5 this morning. I know that if I get back to the gym on a regular basis and really start watching what I eat I would probably do alot better. I have been in the 180's since October, uggg.

I am not really as bummed that I am not losing the last 20 as I should be. I am just really pleased that I was able to maintain a weight for some length of time. To lose 60 lbs and maintain it for even just a little bit has been wonderful in itself.

But..... I really want to lose the last 20 now. Hopefully by summer, which is only like a pound a week. I think I can do that. I was only at 160 for a short time in my life (my first wedding) and then I crept back up and had kids (and then 20 years happened to go by) haha. So I am wondering how fesible it will be to maintain that weight. I feel really comfortable right now. I guess I can just try to lose and see how it works at that weight. But I also dont want to lose 20 and then gain it back because then I might not stop.

Is anyone not at goal, but is happy with the weight that they are at. This is the weight that I gave to myself when I got the surgery. The Doctor wanted to shoot for 160.00 because that is normal BMI. Technically, I am still overweight, But I dont feel that way anymore. I am wearing 12's for the most part (I even have a size 8 that I can sqeeze into). So is that really overweight. Or am I just talking myself out of doing the rest of the work and dropping the last 20???? that is the real question I guess....

Thanks for listening.

[B-52 7,113]

I have been hovering between 180 and 185 for months now. Have not really tried very hard to get going again, was just happy that I didnt gain during the Holiday's!! Well I finally hit 179.5 this morning. I know that if I get back to the gym on a regular basis and really start watching what I eat I would probably do alot better. I have been in the 180's since October, uggg.

I am not really as bummed that I am not losing the last 20 as I should be. I am just really pleased that I was able to maintain a weight for some length of time. To lose 60 lbs and maintain it for even just a little bit has been wonderful in itself.

But..... I really want to lose the last 20 now. Hopefully by summer, which is only like a pound a week. I think I can do that. I was only at 160 for a short time in my life (my first wedding) and then I crept back up and had kids (and then 20 years happened to go by) haha. So I am wondering how fesible it will be to maintain that weight. I feel really comfortable right now. I guess I can just try to lose and see how it works at that weight. But I also dont want to lose 20 and then gain it back because then I might not stop.

Is anyone not at goal, but is happy with the weight that they are at. This is the weight that I gave to myself when I got the surgery. The Doctor wanted to shoot for 160.00 because that is normal BMI. Technically, I am still overweight, But I dont feel that way anymore. I am wearing 12's for the most part (I even have a size 8 that I can sqeeze into). So is that really overweight. Or am I just talking myself out of doing the rest of the work and dropping the last 20???? that is the real question I guess....

Thanks for listening.

I know what you mean. I'm down to the last 10, and it has slowed way down.

BMI's at this point are generally useless. They are not that accurate because people 2 people with identical ht. and wt. and same BMI's can have different fat content v. muscle mass.

I have access to a Body Fat % scale at the gym, where you stand on it barefoot, and grap the metal handles on the side. Need to enter age, height, M/F, and it gives you your weight and Body Fat %. I am at 21%, and for someone my age that is "Acceptable" Not sure where to squeeze the last few ponds from, my ear lobes?

Need to talk with Dr. in a few weeks.

[marfar7 1,533]

Yes, the last 20 are the hardest to lose. I used to want to shake my friends who needed to lose 20 lbs - and that's all. Now I'm one of them. I need to lose about 13 more to get to my 135 goal. And I've been losing and gaining the same 5 lbs for the past 6 mths. I'm in a size 7 jeans for the first time in my life tho - and that's good. If I never lost anymore weight, I'd stil be happy with my band. I'd be happier if I could lose the darned 13 lbs tho! Good luck to you!

Marci

[B-52 7,113]

I have less than 10. If ANYONE figures it out please let me know. I have been up and down with the same 3-5 lbs for the last 2-1/2 months also.

[stateofzen 46]

Yes, I'm right there with you. I've been stuck at 158-160 since September and I really want to maintain at 145. It's so close, but so far away.

I've rededicated myself with a few "renewal" rules and I'm trying to (finally) start an exercise program, but it's a whole different ballgame in this BMI range AND it's really easy to feel satisfied right here after weighing so much more for so long!

[Holly Dolly 575]

When I first got going with my lapband journey my goal was 160. I had some shorts that were size 14 saved and that's all I cared about getting into. At the time 75 pounds seemed like a huge stretch. Now those shorts fall to the ground on me. Once I hit 160 I made a new goal of 140. I am now at 154. I went shopping a couple of nights ago and just about died trying on 6 pairs of size 8 pants and they all fit! But honestly, if I never go over a size 12 again I would be really happy.

So the answer to your question is YES! I am happy where I am at now, but so looking fwd to buying a pair of size 6 pants! There's no stopping now! I'm getting down to 140 and when I do I will be buying myself some cute $200 jeans!

[Jachut 487]

It took me two years to lose the last 20. My goal was always ambitious, but once id hit the top of my healthyweight range it had slowed right dow and i figured for the longest time thats where id stay, not that i was particularly appy about it. Im a terrible perfectionist so i kept at it and eventally got under 150 - at five foot ten that was ok for me.

[hopetolose 192]

Thanks! I needed to hear that I just need to stick with it and keep moving forward. I started journeling again and im really gonna try to get back in the gym on a regular basis. Back to the basics!!