needing some inspiration..or a kick in the butt

[skinnywithin 23]

I had my sleeve done November 30 2012. I have lost 34 pounds since then. kinda slow for my expectations... I was seeing all these stories of people loosing like 30 pounds a month for the first three months so I was very excited of that possibility. but I have only lost 15 pounds a month this has brought me down.... I eat healthy, 15-20 carbs per day, watch my fat intake, and calories. I guess I just need some inspiration to pick me up to get back on the wagon. Ive been lazy when it comes to working out, and I know that if I tried harder it would happen faster. HELP!!! I need some encouragement!!

[ISleevedIt 380]

Hey, look on the bright side....you won't have so much saggy skin! Don't forget to add in some exercise to help burn the calories.

Hopefully that's some encouragement for you! Good luck!

[Escape_Pod 358]

Yes, you'll see posts about huge losses in the first months, but I'd say for your starting weight 15 pounds / month is excellent! Everyone's body is different, men tend to lose faster than women, younger people tend to lose faster than older, higher-bmi people lose faster than lower, and there are a zillion other factors. I know it's hard not to compare, and it's really hard not to envy those who are dropping weight faster, but I think you're right on track!

[Bunnydee 40]

Hey your going ion the right direction! Any loss is great loss! Just keep a diary of everything that goes into you mouth. It could be just this one little snack or a certain carb that just isn't good for you. Once you have a weeks worth or diary look it over. Maybe there is somthing you can tweak on your eating regimen. Make sure to move, weather you walk or do a workout using a dvd at home, it's super important to move. I play music and dance around while I do my housework, cooking etc. Before you know it your sweating.

[*Dean* 1,594]

You've gone from a BMI of 42 to a BMI of 33 - You are nailing it!

I'm assuming that you must be um, shorter, for an amazing fall in BMI like that for 39 pounds. It's all relative.

When you started this you were 'Very Severely Obese' (sorry, you were so was I ) with a BMI of 42.

You've powered through 'Morbid Obesity' BMI 35 to 40

You're currently 'Obese' BMI 30 to 35 (me too!)

You are on the precipice of falling into the 'Overweight' category - BMI 25 to 30

and you've almost lost half of the weight you want to lose!

You're obviously doing something incredibly right. Keep doing what you're doing and you will achieve your goal.

Deano

[skinnywithin 23]

well thanks everyone for all the amazing encouragement lolol I laughed at Deano's comment about guessing Im short lol its true! Im 4' 9". I guess i needed to see things in perspective like u all said. Ive lost half my weight, (incredible!) , in only 2 months! THANK YOU everyone! and i just went and got a new pair of jeans and to my surprise im a size 13!!!! down 4 sizes!!! now Im motivated.