1 year out and still haven't hit goal

[dpeeler28 24]

Hi All!

so I'm just wondering if anyone else is having a hard time reaching their goal weight? I was 257 when i had surgery and am now down to 168. My goal is 130 and I am having a hell of a time getting there.

I know part of the problem is that i have fallen back in to old habits and I am finally recognizing that. I feel like I'm the only one who can't seem to get it right!!

[LaBelle509 326]

You are not alone. Trust me, you are not. Get back to basics and stay strong

[Healthier2day1227 326]

Hi All!

so I'm just wondering if anyone else is having a hard time reaching their goal weight? I was 257 when i had surgery and am now down to 168. My goal is 130 and I am having a hell of a time getting there.

I know part of the problem is that i have fallen back in to old habits and I am finally recognizing that. I feel like I'm the only one who can't seem to get it right!!

I can't answer because I'm only 5 weeks out but I do have a question for you if you don't mind. How do you set a goal weight? Is that something your surgeon helps you come up with? My surgeon and I haven't discussed that yet and I was just wondering. Thanks!

[chris54 106]

Go back to basics for two wks Protein Drinks 3 or 4 times a day Water exercise oh stop grazing u r not alone

[dpeeler28 24]

me and my surgeon never talked about it either, at my last check up he told me that i have lost 78 % of my weight(so I'm assuming the goal he had set for me is 150) however i set my own goal of 130 to 140....I am built like a brick **** house(big all over) and still have quite a bit of belly so i think another 40 pounds off of me would be great. but that is something you should really discuss with your doctor during your next check up!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

hard time reaching their goal weight?

dpeeler28

I am sure you are NOT the only one that has some problems attaining goal within the year

but..................

good that you realize that you gotta get away from those bad habits (easier said than done!!)

1/2 the battle in fixing a problem - is acknowledging it, then running with it!!!!

you have 16 lbs til goal - you will get there!!!!

BUT

once you get there..............

your "battle" is going to continue

you will have to be strong and keep obeying the "rules" (Water et al)

most/all of us have been successful losing the weight time and time again

the hard part is keeping the weight off (i never could )

gotta stay strong - and eat and drink correctly!!!

ok - end of lecture

you'll get to goal sooner than later

stop your bad/old habits - or else!!!!!

happy surgiversary!!!!

81 lbs gone!!!!

keep up the good job

good luck

kathy

congrats

[dpeeler28 24]

thank you Kathy : )

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I know the closer I get the slower I lose, for sure. Hopefully, I can hit goal before a year, but I know it's going to take extra work.

[Cheer Mama 166]

I really worry about this ..... Good luck

[ashleyxx 277]

You def aren't alone, I'm close to being two years and not at goal. For months and months I gain and lose the same 5 pounds, very annoying.

These last couple days I've changed my eating habits, Protein and low carb, I've already dropped a few pounds (Water weight I'm sure) but I'm determined to lose the rest of this weight. Wishing you the best of luck!

[Tenshi 34]

You are absolutely not alone.

[Judy Oliver 0]

I'm also two years out and want to lose another 10 pounds. I've stayed at 150 for over a year and a half now. It doesn't seem like anything is working. My daughter just mentioned today the Eating the 5:2 way and told me about this site, so I came looking.

[lsereno 2,525]

There is also a group for Slow Users http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/45-slow-losers-unite/ .

Lynda

[sheilarae 84]

Try going back to just Protein and veggies.

[carriecat 12]

You are not alone. I passed my one year anniversary in June. I'm down 78, which is totally awesome, but I have been in a stall for the last 4 months. However, I did have major shoulder surgery and was basically immobile for 2.5 months. I am trying to get back into the routine, and know that I need to rethink my eating habits. I have a lot more to lose (about 80 lbs), so I know I am the only one who can make it happen. Good luck, and keep up the good work!