How much should I expect to lose in first 2 months?

lorib642

I have been a member of mfp for years. A few years ago I lost 30 lbs counting calories, but once I stopped logging I gained some back. Now I am in a medically supervised keto diet program for type 2 diabetes. My glucose numbers are good and. I have lost about 12 lbs in 2 months. I am 56 yo, female not very active. I log my food and try to stay under 1230 + exercise calories. I weigh most food sometimes estimate liquids.

My friends who have each lost over 100 lbs at one time, say I should be losing more and tell me to eat even less carbs or walk further. I feel criticized. I am losing over a lb / week which sounds healthy to me. My dr seems okay with my progress and just approved some higher carb foods like: onions, tomatoes, and berries which is good because I was getting bored with the same foods.

Should I ignore them, or do. They have a point?

I am attempting to attach link to weight graph

https://imgur.com/a/Koeh8zq

L1zardQueen

No, you are doing fantastic. Please don't listen to others.

psychod787

What! Only 1 pound per week! No! Its gotta be a 100lbs a week or nothing!
Joking, you're doing great.

Strudders67

I agree. At about 1.5lb a week, it sounds like you're doing really well. You're losing weight at a reasonable, steady rate and your doctor is happy with your progress.

Losing too fast can cause problems too.

AnnPT77

Ignore them.

What you're doing and accomplishing sounds pretty perfect, your doctor is happy, and (other than your friends criticizing you) it sounds like you're happy, too.

Why worry about other people's arbitrary and capricious preconceptions about what you should do?

While losing, I liked "My doctor and I are happy with my progress/process/goals" as the general polite-enough response to people having . . . um, other opinions. If the wannabe advisor keeps going, repetition or just a stare can work. At some point in repetitions of unwanted advice, for my personality type, slightly tarter responses might happen, but that's just me. 😉

You're doing fine, IMO.

1poundatax

I think that you are doing a great job. You seem to be losing at a steady rate, you are being followed by a doctor. I am losing weight slowly because I am not willing to "diet." I have dieted and lost weight many times but because for me "diet" always means an end and a return to old habits I have given up dieting. Instead I eat healthy most of the time, I log and I move more.
I have a friend who is following a very rigid program and has lost almost twice the weight I have in the same amount of time. She won't eat out, she has given up many of her favorite foods completely. She encourages me to follow her program. Nope, my health care provider is happy with my progress. I know I can sustain this. It will take as long as it takes. As long as what you are doing is working for you continue doing it. There will always be others who "know" what is best for you. Congratulations on your progress.

kshama2001

AnnPT77 wrote: »

Ignore them.

What you're doing and accomplishing sounds pretty perfect, your doctor is happy, and (other than your friends criticizing you) it sounds like you're happy, too.

Why worry about other people's arbitrary and capricious preconceptions about what you should do?

While losing, I liked "My doctor and I are happy with my progress/process/goals" as the general polite-enough response to people having . . . um, other opinions. If the wannabe advisor keeps going, repetition or just a stare can work. At some point in repetitions of unwanted advice, for my personality type, slightly tarter responses might happen, but that's just me. 😉

You're doing fine, IMO.

Lori - yes, you're doing fine and the Appeal to Authority should be a good response to your friends.

nooshi713

Ignore those friends. You are doing great!

springlering62

Three friends. Two lose large amounts of weight very fast, with steep cuts and over exercise. The third takes it slower, learning new habits and eating sustainable and maintainable amounts, but eventually loses the same amount.

I know who I have my money on to keep it off, and that’s what’s important.

snowflake954

Lori--doing great! Sounds like you've got this and with 30 lbs or less to lose 12 lbs in 2 months is very nice. It's hard not to listen to friends and family, but you have to just smile, nod,----and do your own thing. Best.

PAV8888

Ask your friends how many lost lbs they have kept off for 5+ years?

callsitlikeiseeit

ignore them. What you are doing is a safe, reliable, and more importantly, SUSTAINABLE rate of loss.

FitAgainBy55

lorib642 wrote: »

My friends who have each lost over 100 lbs at one time, say I should be losing more and tell me to eat even less carbs or walk further.
....
Should I ignore them, or do. They have a point?

Yes, ignore them. Weight loss rates should not be expressed in lbs per week but percentage per week. Someone that has 100 lbs or more to lose will obviously lose more lbs per week because they likely weigh a lot more. The general recommendation is .5% to 1% of your body weight per week. At your current weight, that's a range of .8 lbs - 1.6 lbs per week. Your progress seems to fit well within that range, so you are doing great.