Do you think I look ok at this weight or go a little more?

lwestmill

I think you look great at 165!

However, maybe the doctor is thinking you bump up and down 5 pounds during maintenance. Are you ok with a bounce of 165 to 170? Or are you ok with a bounce of 160-165? I can eat a pizza and water weight will throw me in a tale spin of 3-5 pounds of water weight and it takes 5 days to unload and get un-depressed. I have heart problems in my blood. My mother had a heart transplant by 65 years old and my brother had a stroke at 29 years old. I get it. You have to ask yourself WHY the doctor wants you to do this. He knows you better than anyone. I've looked at your stats and you weigh yourself to the ounce. You are pretty hard core to the diet and that is good. Please go back and ask your doctor why....he'll tell you.

Also, the lifting weights might be a good idea too. It will make you stronger, and tone you where you wont have to worry so much about the weight.

Good luck Marty and keep me posted.

Nessie112

You look fabulous! Wow! I think you look awesome!

xplosion80

What a great transformation sir. Respect!!

You look awesome. 10 more pounds will be good in my opinion.
Good luck.

Nedra19455

Wow! You look amazing. I would stop right where you are. Maybe focus on toning if you are bothered by any "trouble spots," but I don't think you need to lose anymore weight.

Congratulations!

mart001

well, i never went to the dr previously and my pressure was 260/140 when i had the stroke. Funny because i actually felt better then than now. Mostly tiredness, balance when walking, the nerve damage on my left side etc... but what can you do. they told me when you have 1 stroke, you are more likely to have a 2nd, and didnt want that, so knew i had yo do something to lessen my chances of a 2nd.
the Dr told me she would reduce meds as i lost and that has happened, but was taking maybe 28 pills a day then, maybe 9 of them blood pressure pills alone. now maybe i am down to 14, so thats good. like i wrote in a post before, just a little upset as i figured with all this weight gone, i would feel better, but really dont. really cant stand long, balance off, but you know what? if i did not do this, i know i would not be at 282 like i was when i started. i would most likely be over 300. so i am happy.
i am sure the dr never expected me to stick to it, but i am pretty competitive, and now at the point that i know i can have a piece of pizza or cake and maybe only gain a pound. but i now know it may take a week of being good to take that pound off. thats why i have been so good. i have got to the point where i would rather lose that pound than eat that food....

RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle

You look awesome right now!! If I were you I would practice maintaining. When I decided to start maintaining I actually lost weight faster than ever, and had to keep adjusting. You can always change you mind later if you want to.

LizaDK914

You look great! Congrats.

I don't think you should lose more. However, I would also refer to the doc, since he/she is the one who knows your health.

Great job!

22amber22

Amazing! You look great but how do you feel? Put your health first and you feel great I wouldn't worry too much. Those last few pesky pounds will come off in due time. Weight is just a number, if you are healthy now, then do what makes you happy! Best wishes to you!

CA_Underdog

That is an amazing transformation! You look good. I would never guess from it you even had a "before". I don't think another 5lbs would make you look too thin, if you determine that's in your best interest health-wise. I wouldn't go much further. I'd be tempted to get a Dexa scan for your body fat % so you could make a more informed choice on whether losing more is warranted. BMI is only a rough approximation.

AMOMONAJOURNEYTOCHANGEHERLIFE

Well first congrats on all your progress! You look great!

Second who cares what we think. We do you think? How do you feel?

coelisima

You look fabulous!
That said, I would look at the health piece... healthy BMI range is important to really getting the benefits of all the work you have done, and / or healthy weight range. I'd say keep going a little more, just to get into that healthy range, and then maintain it. As you probably know, you wont be going back to old ways unless you want to go back to old weight.
Keep on going, you are looking great and you've go my respect!

SyntonicGarden

What a wonderful transformation! I think the current pictures look good. At this point, I don't think anyone would criticize you for just maintaining. That looks like a good weight for your frame and height.

Congratulations on your awesome transformation!!

Mariachicat

You look great man! Congratulations. You don't need to go any more but if you do, I'd keep it to within 5.

mowree

You have done a fantastic job! You definitely have been disciplined and have seriously applied effort and dedication to reach your goals. Congratulations on your success. You've managed to do what millions struggle to achieve. You have a wonderful story. It's very inspiring. And it's very commendable of you to change the course of your life after experiencing serious health problems. What a testament for others who may find themselves in the same situation. Your doctor must be so pleased with your turn-around. I bet she mentions your results often. Again, great job! You look great. I agree with others... If you want to maintain at 160, you need to go about 5 lbs below that.

P.S. I provide seating and mobility to patients who need wheelchairs. I see patients like you were before all the time. Most of them accept their situation. It's absolutely remarkable how you've changed your health. And, your outcome. :-)

BrazenSpirit

You do look great compared to when you started, that is 100% fact. But if your Dr. sees you and says he thinks you should get down another 5 or 7 pounds, then I would agree to get to a healthy BMI. However, you might want to take another road and build up muscle mass with weights and calisthenics, staying at the current weight. It is just my 2 cents. But I would think you would look better than great if those few pounds moved from your bellybutton to your arms and chest. And it will allow you to be somewhat more forgiving during the transition to maintaining your weight to have more muscle mass. Regardless of what you decide, you have done one heck of a great job. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Rubie81

Congratulations! You look fantastic! I wouldn't lose anymore, just maintain. WTG! :bigsmile:

halfpintpeggy

BRAVO!!!!! :happy: You sir, are an inspiration and proof that people can overcome their challenges! Your weight loss is a remarkable accomplishment. I do have one thought regarding your "dizziness." Perhaps you should look into Vestibular Therapy....in short it retrains your brain until you are no longer dizzy.

Goldensun2014

Amazing success!!! I think you look great now. No need to lose anymore!!! Amazing results. Be proud of your accomplishments

seltzermint555

I think you look really good at that weight, very healthy and happy. Best wishes!

orangpeel757

I think you look great, but it wouldn't hurt to continue if the doctor thinks it's a good idea to drop another 5 lbs. Also, I'm a big fan of facial hair and you, sir, have a great mustache.

caitology

I think you look fantastic!

austepants

I think you look great!

lwestmill

well, i never went to the dr previously and my pressure was 260/140 when i had the stroke. Funny because i actually felt better then than now. Mostly tiredness, balance when walking, the nerve damage on my left side etc... but what can you do. they told me when you have 1 stroke, you are more likely to have a 2nd, and didnt want that, so knew i had yo do something to lessen my chances of a 2nd.
the Dr told me she would reduce meds as i lost and that has happened, but was taking maybe 28 pills a day then, maybe 9 of them blood pressure pills alone. now maybe i am down to 14, so thats good. like i wrote in a post before, just a little upset as i figured with all this weight gone, i would feel better, but really dont. really cant stand long, balance off, but you know what? if i did not do this, i know i would not be at 282 like i was when i started. i would most likely be over 300. so i am happy.
i am sure the dr never expected me to stick to it, but i am pretty competitive, and now at the point that i know i can have a piece of pizza or cake and maybe only gain a pound. but i now know it may take a week of being good to take that pound off. thats why i have been so good. i have got to the point where i would rather lose that pound than eat that food....

Have you thought about joining the YMCA? Our Y has machines for people that are specifically for physical therapy. I was amazed how nifty that the machines worked. And there are always people on them every time I go in, so I'm guessing they must work pretty well. However, I'm not sure if all the Y's have them.

I wish I knew back when my knees were bothering me.

I will see if I can take a pic of the machines next time I go and post them for you.

Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel

No, you don't need to lose anymore. You look great and have done amazingly well! So well, that I must award you the...



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hamfam60

Dude, first of all CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss! What an inspiration for others to follow. Personally I say you probably need to find a way to lose the flab that is on your belly right now and that can only happen from bulking up or having surgery to tighten the area. I think after that you would look amazing and should be alright as you are. After working your heart so hard it should now be pumping so much easier and having a little bit of belly is a good thing, in my opinion. I'm the same height as you and started at only 210, down only to around 180 and am having a tough time losing more. I'd love to be at 160 and I'd call it quits after that, just maintain and keep on exercising. Again, congrats on the great effort!

mikegerber1

you look good, seriously though, I would check with your doctor to find out your "healthy" weight. Your doctor will take all things into account and give you a healthy answer instead of all us giving our opinions.

katznkt

You know I think you look great!

wannabprncs

I think you look fantastic!! I wouldn't lose anymore. You don't want to look too skinny!! Fantastic Job!!!!!:bigsmile:

Lleldiranne

You look good and it is amazing what you have done for yourself. Whichever you decide, you are better off than if you hadn't done anything.

That said, I think it may be size to aim for the goal your doctor wanted you too. A healthy BMI is one indicator. The other thing that stands out is your waist-to-height ratio. Right now it's right about at 50%, which I believe is considered borderline for risk, so it may be worth it to lose a bit more. It may also help if you can do some resistance training, as you get to those last 10 pounds or so. It can help maintain muscle (also eat at just a slight deficit, like 250 cal a day below maintenance.

Cheers! :drinker:

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