Have you ever cried on the scale? Not happy tears.

Onedaywriter

How much have you lost in the last 3 months?[/quote]

I’m 2 weeks shy of the 3 month mark but so far have lost 37lbs but 18 of those were in the first month, lost 13 in month 2 and lost 6 so far in month 3 but can maybe squeeze out 10. So maybe I’ll average 7-10 a month which I guess is ok, it just seems like it should be more. [/quote]

Wow!! You’re rocking this thing!!! Congrats. 37 lbs in like 10-11 weeks Is awesome!!!

If you squeeze out a few more pounds and get to ten for the third month your average will not be 7-10 lbs but 13.666 lbs/ month for the first three months!!!

If you lose 7-10 lbs per month for the next twelve months you’ll lose an additional 84-120 lbs!! Let’s say you are in the middle at approx 100 lbs. you will have lost 137 lbs in 15 months!!!

That is fantastic!!!

Be proud! You’re killing this
Be strong! Your doctor sees and meets all kinds of people. He/she can’t understand that your very serious about this because they probably see many folks who aren’t.
Be better than the scale! This is a lifestyle change and not a one shot quickie!! The scale doesn’t dictate to you- you know you’re doing the right stuff! So when the scale doesn’t respond the way you want- beat it into submission the next week.

Most of all. Be positive! You are amazing for dropping like 10% of your body weight in just 3 months. You obviously know how to do this and can continue to learn as you go.

littlegreenparrot1

You're doing great, but clearly finding it difficult to recognize it.

Can I suggest you also take your measurements? They don't fluctuate the way weight does.

I also find it helpful to focus on fitness goals. It might just be how far can you walk in 15 minutes to start with, but you will probably find you start making progress quite quickly. It's so motivating when you can see how much more you can achieve.

1poundatax

Wow- I know it may not feel like it when you have a week where you give it your all and don't see the results you are expecting but you are doing great.

I agree that doctors do not know much about weight or weight loss. Years ago I had a doctor who told me the reason I had strep throat was because I was overweight- umm no, the reason I had strep throat was because I had 2 kids at home with it. Another doctor told me it was "easy to lose weight if I really wanted to."

I am currently part of a program that includes a weight loss coach. She reminded us we will not lose every week, some weeks we will go down, some we may stay the same or some even gain a little. So 1 lb. a week would be 4-5 pounds a month. That was helpful for me to hear because so often I have thrown in the towel when I haven't lost what I expected.

You re doing a great job. Keep it up!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Do measurements as well, and look for non-scale victories. They have been things for me like "my pants are loose and I need a smaller size" "I had enough energy today that I didn't need a nap" "I wasn't so sore and exhausted after doing the weekly grocery shopping that I had to rest the rest of the day" and stuff also like "I logged a sweet treat and then forgot to eat it." Because I get NSVs and moments of "Wow, I think I started to see my waist!" in the mirror way more than I get on the scale and see pounds drop.