bellabloom 2,467 Posted July 23, 2015 What do you think about how I look? I feel I may be approaching the point of too thin but it's hard for me because I have a past history of body dysmorphia. Do you think this weight is okay? Should I lose to goal (125) or gain some back? I'm 5'6 and at 128 now. I'm having trouble stopping the weight loss because of a structure but I'm just wondering if it's time to start the Peanut Butter milkshakes. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcon 305 Posted July 23, 2015 You look great. You don't look sick or deprived. I don't think you need to lose anymore weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted July 23, 2015 According to BMI, you are still considered a "healthy" weight at 125. Sure, you look thin, but not unhealthy. I say go for 125 if you feel good. And frankly, you can expect to gain a some weight down the road (statistically speaking) so why not give yourself some wiggle room? Good job on your weight loss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaE 104 Posted July 23, 2015 Hi there, I would agree with the others you look healthy. If I saw you for the first time I would just think - slim lady who is petite size.. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smye 694 Posted July 23, 2015 Forget the BMI, forget what others say you look like. 1) Do you feel good? and 2) What does your Dr. say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IcanMakeit 1,318 Posted July 23, 2015 You don't look too thin to me. You look wonderful! I wouldn't recommend trying to gain weight. It's probably time to work on maintenance, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted July 23, 2015 You look good but like @@Babbs said, you are going to gain some back later, so might as well go for the 125. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellabloom 2,467 Posted July 23, 2015 I hope I don't gain any back later. That scares me. Maybe I'll go to 120 then just for extra cushion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted July 23, 2015 My experience with maintenance is that you can't just put the brakes on when you want to. Stopping losing weight is a project unto itself. And the way to do that is NOT to drink milkshakes, but to gradually build up to eating more healthy food -- probably more Protein, more veggies / fruits and more whole grains. That will likely mean a greater volume of food. And with our smaller tummies, that takes time to build up to. And regarding whether you're too thin -- I think that's a question for your medical team to assess. That includes an assessment of how "skinny-fat" you are, i.e., your muscle mass. Are you losing too much muscle? If you've lost too much muscle, are you strength training to build that back up? (That will add pounds, but the kind that make you look good.) I would NEVER have imagined at 5'5" and 235 pounds that I'd ever want to stop losing weight. I'm not as light as you (I weighed 143.4 pounds this morning). But I've lost the last 7 pounds during the last 3 months while trying to stop losing weight. It's starting to even out. But boy oh boy is it more complicated than I thought it would be. The point to WLS was to become healthy, not to be the skinniest person in the room. (Maybe that's over the top, but I'll just say it "out loud.") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starwars 3 Posted July 23, 2015 You look good!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starwars 3 Posted July 23, 2015 What was your starting weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted July 23, 2015 You look great! As far as losing more, I would base it on how you feel, and get your doctor's input as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrystee 838 Posted July 23, 2015 You look great to me.. not too thin.. though if you were me, I would probably want to put a little muscle on.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starwars 3 Posted July 23, 2015 That sounds good!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starwars 3 Posted July 23, 2015 I like everything you have described about weight loss and about your body, I feel the same way at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites