WL Question

[Eva M 8]

So I had SADI on 12/27, I am down 30 lbs. Am I on target with WL or should I have lost more? My surgeon said she doesn't like to put WL goals on her patients bc the point is to be healthy. I feel so much better. I am technically 50lbs down from when I started program. But, I keep hearing from folks that I should be lower (of course people that have never had surgery and just have opinions)

[catwoman7 11,212]

that's about where I was at that point.

there are a lot of factors that influence your rate of weight loss, most of which you have little to no control over (age, gender, metabolic rate, what % of your body weight is muscle, starting BMI, how much you lost prior to surgery, etc). The only two things you DO have a lot of control over is how closely you stick to your program and your activity level. If you do well with those, you're good - and you WILL lose weight, whether fast or slow.

[Eva M 8]

thank you for your response! Yes, I know I need to increase my exercise for sure.

[BriarRose 432]

Hello ! You already have journeyed from the 4's to the 3's ! You have lost weight, and continue to do so. Your body will lose weight if you eat and drink what you are supposed to, and if you move your body more than you did before. Before what ? One more step than yesterday, one more stretch .... and keep going. You can and will do this. Do not let anyone shame or blame or try to tell you anything. Rely on your doctor and your nutrition specialist and the professionals who are supporting you through this.

Celebrate every ounce you lose and treat yourself well.

[Eva M 8]

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement!

[learn2cook 576]

Hooray, you lost a quarter of a cheerleader! Who are you comparing yourself to again? You are doing the work and results are showing.

[Eva M 8]

haha you sound like me. I always said I can't wait to lose at least a cheerleader! haha

[cocoduan 0]

On 02/16/2023 at 01:04, Eva M said:

haha you sound like me. I always said I can't wait to lose at least a cheerleader! haha

Hey Eva, wondering how are you now with the weight loss? Im struggling myself... im in week 8 and from 2 to 7 didnt loose anything.