Diana, If losing to 155 will make you more proud than you already are, I say do it. I don't think another couple will hurt. BUT if you're happy where you are, I'd say SUCCESS! You're done! Whatever makes you happy.
Shylah Thanks for the comment. I probably just need to chill. The lack of sleep is making me analyze things too much.
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Originally Posted by time2loseit
I have so much booty I don't think I will ever hear those words directed at me. Well I guess I don't want too lose it all
Time2loseit You just might hear those words one day. I've always had plenty, too. Then one day you wake up and your pants have the Dragon A$$ disease. It looks like your A$$ is draggin the back of your knees.
I've been thinking about my goal weight again. Saturday when when I went to pick up my friend to meet our DH's for dinner, her daughter was at the house. Her daughter is a nurse and my age. She informed me that I don't need to lose another ounce. My friend said the same thing. The main thing that they mentioned is that I don't want to look too thin though the face and upper body. I have had a lot of people tell me this recently when I tell them that I have a couple more pounds to lose. My DH says to do whatever I want. When I am happy, he's happy. My goal is to stay within a range of 155-160.
Should I even be trying to get to 155? What are you opinions on this?
As you know, I am going to the Endo tomorrow. I am going to ask her opinion. If I recall, I am within the range she wanted.
I am trying to figure out, is there a reason to lose to 155? Especially if I am wanting to stay within a range and the middle of that range is 157-158.
Opinions please! Let me hear them! Why is the simplest things such a PITA for me? Also, I would probably already be at 155 if I was getting the proper sleep.
Starbrite Great job on the 2.6 pounds!
Kristi Great job on the 1.5 and for being back in Onederland!
Ona Hi
Angie Enjoy Family Day! What are the temps there? Is the swimming indoors or outdoors?
Matilda Great job on your .6.
Asherdoodles Sorry to hear about the loss.
Time2loseit Hi
Bulletproof Hi
Quantumsheep How are you feeling since the accident?
Fitgirlygirl Congrats on your .4.
Madame Hi
Eclipse I hope your stomach is still OK. Congrats on the .2.
Paradise I think the exercise will help. Congrats on the .4.
Shylah Hi! I hope you get a nice whoosh!
Diana from your pics you certainly look like a HOT momma to me!!!! You look great and you have inspired many of us on this board I have been following your progress for a while......Hats off to you!
Time2loseit You just might hear those words one day. I've always had plenty, too. Then one day you wake up and your pants have the Dragon A$$ disease. It looks like your A$$ is draggin the back of your knees.
I doubt that would happen to my big booty but I do worry about the girls.. I'm afraid They will be knee knockers or that I will be stepping on them in the future.
Diana - I'm going to echo some of the other girls and say just do what you're comfortable with. Sometimes I feel like people make the "you don't want to look too thin" comments when they're just used to us being bigger. In the end it's all about how you feel. I think the biggest advantage you could possibly ever have is that your DH is so supportive of whatever you want to do with it! All the power to you.
In my world, I'm really scared to get back on the scale. We've been so busy unpacking lately and between the takeout and the food people have been bringing by, I just know that my week of maintenance went out the window. On the flip side, my kitchen is fully set up and fridge stocked with healthy goodies, so tonight will be our first home-cooked meal. We ended up buying our elliptical yesterday as well. Decided we wanted to get one based on reviews and features rather than price, and luckily for us there was an amazing model on sale at Sears and they were having a scratch and save. We still spent a hefty chunk of change on it, but it'll be worth it in the end. Unfortunately, they have to order it in though and we won't get it until at least mid March *sigh* but we've decided with the weight machine we have already, there's a perfect area in our finished basement that we're converting into a home gym, so yay for us! I'm really excited about it.
I remember back when I was losing weight in 2003. I had gotten down to 225 and though I was getting lots of compliments I also got "you don't need to lose more" and one even said "You look like you are sick" I realize now I didn't look sick. I looked great! I do believe she was just used to me looking lots more filled out plus I was smaller than her for the first time. I didn't get lower than 224/225 and sometimes I think the comments played a part in that. I stopped weighing in, I stopped trying and went back to old ways... This time will be different!!
1: 232.8
2: 232.4
3: 234.2
4: 233.4
5: 233.8
6: 231.8
7: 229.8
8: 228.2
9: 229.4 (Went out to eat last night)
10: 229.0
11: 228.0
12: 228.8 (Had Arby's last night )
13: 228.8 (Went out to eat at TGIF. Started out good, ended badly. At least I didn't gain any weight)
14: 227.6
15: 225.8
16: 225.4 Newest Low
17: 228.6 (+3.2) So binged yesterday/today. Just need to refocus from now on.
18: 229.0 (+0.4)
19: 226.4 (-2.6) Back on track!
20: 226.0 (-0.4)
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Diana - Only you know what the figure will be - mine is an arbitrary 153 ! Not actually arbitrary at all though as it represents under 11 stone and under 70 kgs and is at a normal weight. You only have 1.6 lbs to get to goal - I say go for it. Like many others have said, you are a complete inspiration for many of us. Whatever you decide to do, we are immensely proud of you! Kukkie- Yay, an elliptical - I'd love one of those, we had one but my son broke it !
I have had a weird time lately, don't know whats occurring, but yesterday I swear I could actually feel myself losing weight
Sure enough down 1.3 lbs to 179.3-
I'm staying here this time !
Ugh My scales read so many different numbers. 216, then 214.6 (always a .6) so I decided to change my batteries, thinking that may be the problem and yep - now it reads 217.6 no matter where I slide it, haha. Ok... not what I planned but ok
I slept better last night, but still not great. Endo appointment today. Hopefully the sleep issues will be resolved soon. I ate on plan and in my calorie range last night, but I think the food had extra salt in it. I had a bounce up this morning. Overall, I feel I'm in a better frame of mind today than yesterday. That's a good thing!
Diana- I'm not where you are yet, but it's my goal to get into normal weight which is 159. Knowing all too well I wont be done when I get there. But like you, how will you ( I ) know it? Like most all ladies mentioned, you have to look at yourself and feel good and comfortable, we already know what BMI range says is good, but you have to say it too. Perhaps there is a target area you want to focus on, perhaps not! I know for me, the reason why I know I'll go on is because I want to move into the middle of the normal weight stage. I never want to be too close to be 'overweight' but I as sick in the head as it may sound, I never want to be so thin either that if I get ill for some reason that my body has no reserve to fall back on for fuel to see me through. Not sure if my mentality helps at all, lmao, but I thought I'd shoot it out there!
I'm watching and reading, so keep on posting!
As for me, When you run long distance it can weaken the immune system, unfortuantely my husband brought home a stomach bug at the exact moment I was in recovery from a 2 1/2 hour run and I ended up losing an incredible amount of weight from water loss. I'm actually all balanced out now and having peeing clear for 2 days but my body is still in recovery, today will be my first full day back to working out routine!
I have so much booty I don't think I will ever hear those words directed at me.
Well I guess I don't want too lose it all
Whatever makes you happy.
Saturday when when I went to pick up my friend to meet our DH's for dinner, her daughter was at the house. Her daughter is a nurse and my age. She informed me that I don't need to lose another ounce. My friend said the same thing. The main thing that they mentioned is that I don't want to look too thin though the face and upper body. I have had a lot of people tell me this recently when I tell them that I have a couple more pounds to lose. My DH says to do whatever I want. When I am happy, he's happy. My goal is to stay within a range of 155-160. 
My scales read so many different numbers. 216, then 214.6 (always a .6) so I decided to change my batteries, thinking that may be the problem and yep - now it reads 217.6 no matter where I slide it, haha. Ok... not what I planned but ok 
That's a good thing! 
