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Tomorrow I will be six weeks out - and I am 23 pounds down. I am wondering whether I should have lost more weight by now. I have a total of about 75 pounds of excess weight to lose.

I feel mostly good - I have been walking a lot over the past few weeks. Some days, I still struggle to get in as many liquids as I should be. I eat small quantities and am amazed by the fact that a few forkfuls are generally enough for me. Protein Shakes are still my friends - generally twice a day.

Should I have lost more by now? In your experience, what can I do to further accelerate my weight loss? Thank you for your insights and recommendations.

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"...whether I should have...?" "Should I have...?" Who wrote The Book of Should?

You seem to be doing all the right things. Your body will work as it will. There should be magic and I should have a spacious apartment with a large terrace overlooking Central Park. Eighth floor. And the Dutchess County weekend house set on several acres overlooking the Hudson.

You're doing well.

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Tomorrow I will be six weeks out - and I am 23 pounds down. I am wondering whether I should have lost more weight by now. I have a total of about 75 pounds of excess weight to lose.

I feel mostly good - I have been walking a lot over the past few weeks. Some days, I still struggle to get in as many liquids as I should be. I eat small quantities and am amazed by the fact that a few forkfuls are generally enough for me. Protein shakes are still my friends - generally twice a day.

Should I have lost more by now? In your experience, what can I do to further accelerate my weight loss? Thank you for your insights and recommendations.

This isn't a race. The best thing you can do is follow your program and focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids.

Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

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Sounds to me like you're doing great! As you have less than 100 lbs to lose, your rate of loss will probably be a bit less than those who are 150+ lbs overweight. You'll get there before you know it.

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You have a relatively small amount to lose and you are already 1/3 of the way there in less than two months. If anything, I'd say that is an excessive rate of loss. Besides, You are not a contestant on The Biggest Loser, you are in this for life. It took almost a year and a half to reach my goal and I was perfectly fine with it. 1 1/2 years is a drop in the bucket compared to the rest of my life. You should be asking what Vitamins should I be taking? How do I get in all my fluids (you should be getting close to 100oz for optimum weight loss) Should I be seeing a therapist to help me make the necessary psychological changes required to keep my weight off?

Just enjoy the journey and count your NSVs. They are way more exciting anyways.

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