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Good evening FS. I’m looking for some input/thoughts on a topic. Please chime in
I got a little surprise on the scale this morning, I don’t ever record it until I see it on the scale a second time. It Prevents water weight or inflammation from something I have eaten. In addition, if it’s a gain I fight harder to get rid of it. My original weight goal was to get to 250 lbs, I have change the goal to 230 lbs.
Having said that. My dr said my weight should be between 245-255, I compromised (without telling her). Currently Wearing 38” pants I don’t like the way they they feel , a little snug sometimes. 40’s are too big. So, I am going to drop a few extra pounds so my clothes feel good. I also know, I will probably gain a few pounds back in fluctuations.
I have heard people say, listen to your body, keep going until the weight stops dropping. I should be coming up on the DREADED last 10 lbs, rather quickly (especially with my morning surprise today). I have lightened up on my diet to slow things down.
BMI chart says at 240 lbs I’m obese, at 239 lbs I’m only over weight. I know the BMI chart is only a tool and not used by the medical community anymore. There is no way I will ever be on the NORMAL bmi chart (199 lbs) I would look sickly. (Haven't been under 200 lbs since I was 17 or 18)
If the weight continues to drop to 230 lbs, would you drop it another 10, or hold at 230?
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I would stick with sustainable and healthy. So not sure about the number thing, but if you are generally not super, super, hungry and able to move around feeling strong and do what you need to do, then you win. 🤍
19 Nov 22 by member: unity1234
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Got another 2 pounds this am. 11 to go
19 Nov 22 by member: pawpo
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Ask yourself if what you would have to do to drop lower is something you can continue doing indefinitely. Sustainability is crucial. In the meantime, think about working toward your original goal, reveling in the achievement, and stabilizing there before making any decisions. Don't be so quick to write off getting to the 25 BMI range at some point, either. For years, I couldn't conceive of getting down to my youthful ski bum weight of 145, and now I'm 130
19 Nov 22 by member: writingwyo
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As long as I am eating healthy, getting my nutrients and not starving or doing other weird things I usually keep going. It is not easy to hold on to a lower weight than what you were used to so you need years to navigate what you can eat and do to remain healthy
19 Nov 22 by member: liv001
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Only speaking about my self, your weight loss will stop or start, go up ,go down, and sometimes sideways, you will have to see what you can maintain and still eat foods you enjoy, for me I don't count calories, and If I want it, I eat it, and then try to tweak and fine tune another day I've changed my goal so many times, kept for awhile and changes again, I'm loosing more now, as I know, I will be eating for all the holidays, and don't want to deprive myself if I want something. Only you can judge where you want to be, Good luck on your journey
19 Nov 22 by member: DO N OK
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Doctors loosely follow BMI percentages, but also use waist measurements. As a man, your goal should be <37” to get out of the heart disease range, and ideally <35”. Using this method helps doctors assess body builders, too.
19 Nov 22 by member: JustBananas
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I would base it on what bloodwork tells you. If things like blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides are good, I wouldn’t try to lose more. Also blood pressure.
19 Nov 22 by member: Danana
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Looking through these comments, writingwyo has the best advice. Having lost a lot, and reaching my "normal" BMI finally, it's wonderful. But it is super difficult to maintain. It requires just as much monitoring, analysis, and planning as losing did. I like writingwyo's suggestion that you stabilize at your original goal and live in that new body for a while. Do you like it? What needs to be improved? More weight loss? Or perhaps toning and building strength? Take selfies of yourself from the sides and back. Is there anything you think needs work? This is YOUR body. Only YOU have the power to change it or maintain it. Keep up the good work!
19 Nov 22 by member: BShannon2023
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19 Nov 22 by member: Kenna Morton
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19 Nov 22 by member: pawpo
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Wow kudos on losing 122 lbs !! Listen to your doctor on what they feel is a healthy weight for you based on any health issues you may have and how they interpret your body composition and activity level. Ideal weight is not based on BMI, the number on the scale or how your clothes fit. I lost 60 lbs and my Dr has me maintaining at the high end of normal BMI. Not sure how old you are but it is recommended older adults should be at the high end of normal BMI. Lots of factors play into that because with weight loss you lose both fat and muscle. If you are able to be active and your present weight doesn't impede you. Good luck with your goals!
19 Nov 22 by member: honeebuns
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I would say to follow what you feel is healthy. You know your body best. If it’s specific areas you want to work on, maybe focus on targeted exercise. 💪
19 Nov 22 by member: moko 13
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Thanks Pawpo. I was just wondering if your height supported the weight your doctor suggested.
19 Nov 22 by member: Kenna Morton
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