The myth that high BMIers lose more quickly

[sarahzamudio1091 185]

I started with a bmi of 34 I guess this might be considered low . Got sleeved Jan 5 th starting weight 201 I am 5'3 I am now 162 . I think I'm a slow loser but not really worried about it . I'm fine with this weight loss so far . Don't worry slow or fast u will lose . Good luck to u . And I hope this helped

[SMO 193]

In terms of percentages, I have lost 21% of my excess weight in 7 weeks. That is awesome. I may not lose 100 pounds in 5 months, but as long as I keep losing, I am a happy girl. My calculations use my surgery weight of 241 minus my goal of 130 for a total excess weight of 111 pounds. I have lost 24 pounds since surgery so, 24 divided by 111 is 21%.

[Mastiff_mama 171]

I don't think it's a myth. All other things being equal including exactly matching diets' date=' someone with high BMI would lose faster than someone with low BMI.

However, it's only one factor - all other things are not equal. There are variations in each person's metabolic rate,. There are variations in diet, both in calories and in the balance of Proteins, fats, complex and simple carbs. Activity levels can vary greatly, as well as types of activity (cardio vs strength training, for example). Are there health problems in play? Gender plays a role in how quickly weight is lost.

So, while I don't think it's a myth, I do think it's over-emphasized as the driving factor.

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Don't forget age! I am 50 and am losing a lot slower than I did, day 10 years ago. It's a huge factor. I think it's a menopause thing, maybe