Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

The end of the beginning of this amazing journey happened this morning, as I hit my goal weight of 235. It's been on my bucket list for so long that it just didn't seem possible. Well, I did it, thanks in part to the support of all of you on this board.

So, my dietician has pointed out that my BMI is still in the "overweight" category, and will be until I get to 215. I'm 6-foot-6...the notion of getting to 215 is just foreign to me. I genuinely don't think I want to get that low. So, we spoke yesterday and I decided I'm going to shoot for 225 now, and use that as my stabilization point. Thoughts on that from the peanut gallery here?

I'm doing 900-1,000 calories a day now. She recommends moving up to 1,200 calories a day for stabilization once I'm at 225, and then eventually 1,500. Because I can't comfortably eat more than 4 oz at a meal right now, I think I'm going to bump it up with switching out my low-fat cheese stick at snack with some real Peanut Butter, as I'm getting plenty of Protein otherwise.

Just amazing that I'm here. Almost cried when I got on the scale this AM. Like a dream.

But the journey continues. The only easy day was yesterday, as they say.

But time for a new profile pic, and a new video update on the blog.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That's the biggest thing I "fear" when I get down to goal eventually, is the transition to "normal" life afterwards. Seems like a bizarre thing to fear, but not for us with food addictions!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I like that your going to work towards a lower weight of 225 lbs. You can do this and it will give you a bit of a cushion for fluctuations in weight. I had a big void when I hit goal and i fluctuate between wanting to lose a couple more lbs or staying where I am.... So many changes in such a short period of time......Just loving it of course. CONGRATS! :P

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Your post actually made me tear up a little! I love reading you made it to your goal. That's so amazing! You should be very proud of yourself! You will be able to get these last few pounds off, I know you will. Congratulations on reaching goal!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations!!! I have found the trickiest part about maintenance is changing the mindset from losing to staying the same. Not quite as easy as I thought it would be.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations, Jeff! I was also advised to lose 10 more than my goal. My PA said you tend to gain back about 10 during the maintenance phase. I had 3 goals. A realistic goal, a dream goal and a fantasy goal. I'm working on the fantasy, but my body is more interested in maintaining! Best to you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×