The last few lbs..

Lisa Rae · 11-12-2004, 10:34 AM

Ok..so here's my qustion. When you got to the last few lbs (say 5 or less) how did your losses look? Yes, trust me I know we're all diffrent..we all lose at our own rate..I'm just trying to figure out how slow this last 4 might be comming off.

I eat no products..run 3 miles 5-6 days a week...and have been losing about 1/2 lb a week. Is this slow? normal? Should I expect it to take 2-3 months to get the last 4 off?

Any personal info would be great! Thanks in advance. So I'm off to work..will check back later for replies

shawneesioux · 11-12-2004, 07:01 PM

HI Lisa Rae

Congrats on your great loss!

As you said, we are all different, and lose at different rates. I lost about the same amount weekly til I got close to goal, then my body seemed to say "OK, that's enough."

Because of your good exercise program, you may be replacing fat with muscle, so you weight loss may slow down...but you will still be skinnier!

Goal is only an arbitrary number; go by how you look and feel too.

Best wishes for your continued success. You deserve a

Shawnee

Lisa Rae · 11-12-2004, 09:05 PM

Hey Shawnee,

Thanks Hun..I appreaciate the response. I'm not so stuck on the suposed chart weight...but at 5'6 I definatly still have some jibble at 142

I'm in mostly 10's..a few 8's..and am working towards comfortable 8's. Honestly..have no desire to get much more off..but do think 138 would give me a 2 lb flux level that works well for me.

I hit my original goal of 150 in Sept of 2003. I maintaned there for about 7 months..and decided 10 more was very doable. I have tons of patience..as you can see by my stats! Took me about 2 years to lose te first 100. Just want to know if I'm being realistic. I figured with the exercise adn clean eating..I should be able to do 1 lb a week...It's frustrating!

Anyway..I'm going to keep working it..and if My bod has just hit what it wants to be at..so be it..

Again..thanks for the response..

ginabw · 11-13-2004, 12:39 AM

It took me a whole month to get the last few lbs. off, and this was with consistent exercise (and I was even increasing the intensity as I lost weight). Congratulations on your great loss!

Lisa Rae · 11-13-2004, 09:18 AM

Gina..again..thanks for the response.

Yeah..I have to say..exercise has been my last great hurdle! I honestly don't like it..and maybe never will..but for sure feel better and look better since I added it. I never got that "I just love to work out" mentality that I hear from so many people who exercise. I just look at it as a way to love myself more each day. Just like my vitamins and water...I don't like it..but do it anyway (LOL) some days it just sucks being a grown-up

zip2play · 11-13-2004, 11:03 AM

Lisa Rae,

Congratulations on the superb weight loss (the "before pic looked like Queen Victoria.)
I think a half pound a week is a GREAT way to approach goal and then when you finally arrive, there needn't be any drastic changes.
I'm doing close to the same thing to get to goal AGAIN

! And I have about 3 pounds to go...if it takes til New Years Day, that's fine with me....I'll even setttle for VALENTINE's Day!

(I'm, an avid calorie counter, 2200ish...no more carb restrictions for me other than how they impact calories...a wedge of chocolate cake can net 800 calories, easy

)

Lisa Rae · 11-13-2004, 02:15 PM

Zip,

Queen Victoria??!! That is the best reaction yet to my before..you made my day. Usually when I post it for newbies..I start off by saying "and NO, I was not Preggers in that before"

Ok..so by the responses..I'm thinking I need to chill

I guess because I wasn't really at my healthiest weight for my first goal..it came off much faster then this time. So I have to remember..that this is my last goal..a real long-term weight..and thus..it's going to go slower then a pregnant snail in a heat wave??

Good enough..so thanks! I'm feeling much beter now

P.S. Have to admit, I've always been a bit intimidated about posting in here

Now that I've gotten such nice responses..I'm thinking how silly that was!

mykneesareback · 11-13-2004, 06:51 PM

Lisa Rae, congratulations on all of you weight loss already, WOWEE!
I have found that the last 4 lbs are taking their sweet time to come off, but my doctor told me it would be that way. He was ok with me being in the 130's in fact, said it would taper off and not come off naturally to suit my body. I do the same amount on the exercise bike that I have done for awhile too, but sometimes I go out walking quickly to see if that helps push it along. My 58 birthday is next week, and I would like to be at goal or below by then. Of course, this time of year staying on a healthy lifestyle plan is often harder on everyone. I was pre diabetic, so that scared me straight, and keeps me on the road, plus doctor's appts and lab tests every 3 months. Good Luck to you!!

Doris

JONAH'S GRANNY · 11-14-2004, 06:52 PM

Welcome Lisa Rae to the Maintain Board! You have done so well. Just continue to do what you are doing and next thing you know you will be at that final goal. I found that if I could keep my mind off of my final goal and just concentrate on one day at a time I seemed to do better. Hang in there. You are almost home!

11-12-2004, 10:34 AM	#1
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,271 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	The last few lbs.. Ok..so here's my qustion. When you got to the last few lbs (say 5 or less) how did your losses look? Yes, trust me I know we're all diffrent..we all lose at our own rate..I'm just trying to figure out how slow this last 4 might be comming off. I eat no products..run 3 miles 5-6 days a week...and have been losing about 1/2 lb a week. Is this slow? normal? Should I expect it to take 2-3 months to get the last 4 off? Any personal info would be great! Thanks in advance. So I'm off to work..will check back later for replies __________________ 250++/???/150 Quit smoking and gained 35 back!! Working towards goal once again ( Still not smoking though! Woo Hoo) Atkins for Life! "I'm not Bad, I'm just drawn that Way!"..Jessica Rabbit

11-13-2004, 11:03 AM	#6
zip2play MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 2,676 Gallery: zip2play Stats: 232/197/209/205 WOE: Calorie Counting Start Date: 1973 :D	Lisa Rae, Congratulations on the superb weight loss (the "before pic looked like Queen Victoria.) I think a half pound a week is a GREAT way to approach goal and then when you finally arrive, there needn't be any drastic changes. I'm doing close to the same thing to get to goal AGAIN ! And I have about 3 pounds to go...if it takes til New Years Day, that's fine with me....I'll even setttle for VALENTINE's Day! (I'm, an avid calorie counter, 2200ish...no more carb restrictions for me other than how they impact calories...a wedge of chocolate cake can net 800 calories, easy ) __________________ Roger ******

11-13-2004, 02:15 PM	#7
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,271 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	Zip, Queen Victoria??!! That is the best reaction yet to my before..you made my day. Usually when I post it for newbies..I start off by saying "and NO, I was not Preggers in that before" Ok..so by the responses..I'm thinking I need to chill I guess because I wasn't really at my healthiest weight for my first goal..it came off much faster then this time. So I have to remember..that this is my last goal..a real long-term weight..and thus..it's going to go slower then a pregnant snail in a heat wave?? Good enough..so thanks! I'm feeling much beter now P.S. Have to admit, I've always been a bit intimidated about posting in here Now that I've gotten such nice responses..I'm thinking how silly that was! Last edited by Lisa Rae : 11-13-2004 at 02:16 PM.

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11-12-2004, 07:01 PM	#2
shawneesioux Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,927 Gallery: shawneesioux Stats: 170/128 Maintaining since Aug. 2001. Young 62 Y.O WOE: just Low Carb my own style Start Date: 01/30/01	HI Lisa Rae Congrats on your great loss! As you said, we are all different, and lose at different rates. I lost about the same amount weekly til I got close to goal, then my body seemed to say "OK, that's enough." Because of your good exercise program, you may be replacing fat with muscle, so you weight loss may slow down...but you will still be skinnier! Goal is only an arbitrary number; go by how you look and feel too. Best wishes for your continued success. You deserve a Shawnee

11-12-2004, 09:05 PM	#3
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,271 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	Hey Shawnee, Thanks Hun..I appreaciate the response. I'm not so stuck on the suposed chart weight...but at 5'6 I definatly still have some jibble at 142 I'm in mostly 10's..a few 8's..and am working towards comfortable 8's. Honestly..have no desire to get much more off..but do think 138 would give me a 2 lb flux level that works well for me. I hit my original goal of 150 in Sept of 2003. I maintaned there for about 7 months..and decided 10 more was very doable. I have tons of patience..as you can see by my stats! Took me about 2 years to lose te first 100. Just want to know if I'm being realistic. I figured with the exercise adn clean eating..I should be able to do 1 lb a week...It's frustrating! Anyway..I'm going to keep working it..and if My bod has just hit what it wants to be at..so be it.. Again..thanks for the response..

11-13-2004, 12:39 AM	#4
ginabw MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,354 Gallery: ginabw Stats: 159lb to 123lb 5ft 8in WOE: Atkins Maintenance since 2/10/04 Start Date: 11/10/03	It took me a whole month to get the last few lbs. off, and this was with consistent exercise (and I was even increasing the intensity as I lost weight). Congratulations on your great loss!

11-13-2004, 09:18 AM	#5
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,271 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	Gina..again..thanks for the response. Yeah..I have to say..exercise has been my last great hurdle! I honestly don't like it..and maybe never will..but for sure feel better and look better since I added it. I never got that "I just love to work out" mentality that I hear from so many people who exercise. I just look at it as a way to love myself more each day. Just like my vitamins and water...I don't like it..but do it anyway (LOL) some days it just sucks being a grown-up

11-13-2004, 06:51 PM	#8
mykneesareback Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif. mountains Posts: 9,028 Gallery: mykneesareback Stats: 234/125-130 WOE: low fat, either Feast or Famine Start Date: March 1, 2004 w/dietitian,doctor	Lisa Rae, congratulations on all of you weight loss already, WOWEE! I have found that the last 4 lbs are taking their sweet time to come off, but my doctor told me it would be that way. He was ok with me being in the 130's in fact, said it would taper off and not come off naturally to suit my body. I do the same amount on the exercise bike that I have done for awhile too, but sometimes I go out walking quickly to see if that helps push it along. My 58 birthday is next week, and I would like to be at goal or below by then. Of course, this time of year staying on a healthy lifestyle plan is often harder on everyone. I was pre diabetic, so that scared me straight, and keeps me on the road, plus doctor's appts and lab tests every 3 months. Good Luck to you!! Doris

11-14-2004, 06:52 PM	#9
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,655 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Not telling WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	Welcome Lisa Rae to the Maintain Board! You have done so well. Just continue to do what you are doing and next thing you know you will be at that final goal. I found that if I could keep my mind off of my final goal and just concentrate on one day at a time I seemed to do better. Hang in there. You are almost home!