Question...do I keep going?

Yes I would keep going. I really don't understand why anyone would say you're getting too skinny. Do you live in an area with a high proportion of overweight people? I can see how that might skew perceptions and standards. Maybe they're jealous too!!

Edited to add: Huge congrats on your loss so far btw! That is an amazing accomplishment!!

Had something else to add - are you sure you're 213? Your profile pic doesn't look it!! You look like 150 or something!!

Keep going!! People tell me Ive lost enough too and I am actually sick of hearing it! That doesnt motivate me! Do what you need to, just be healthy as I am sure you are!

go for what YOU want, and what is healthy to you! and if the top for you is 169, that could be the right goal for you. you have done amazing work this far!

First off... WOW! u look amazing!!!! And personally, like everyone else is saying, if it makes u happy hun, then do it! The only cosmentic a girl needs is self confidence... and if gettin to your goal weight makes you feel ontop of the world, then ride it til the wheels fall off!

I'm looking for opinions from people who truly understand what I've gone through. I've lost 119 lbs. and just posted before and current pictures. Please check them out. All of the people who were initially supportive are now telling me I'm getting too thin and need to stop. The scale says 213 lbs. and a healthy weight for 5'8" is 169 lbs., tops!

So my question is... do I keep going? My goal is 170 lbs. and that's 43 lbs. away. I am so proud of my accomplishment, but want to take it to completion. I have a total lower body lift scheduled for December. : )

Also, if you have had this experience, how did you deal with diet sabatoge? My support network is quickly dwindling....

Thanks!

Jessica

Congrats first of all! I would say continue and those that are telling to slow down may in fact be guilty themselves due to your progress. Don't let that slow you down if you're still not there. I won't ask your age as that's not polite but factor that in to your goals as well.

If you like yourself where you are now, screw everyone else. But, while I don't agree with BMI calculators to an extent, 213 is technically obese for someone our height. I, too, am 5'8".

Way to go on the weight loss thus far!

You look great, don't stop!

If you are wanting to look good..you could stop..you're gorgeous..but if you want to be healthy then 213 is probably too heavy and you should check the stats or see your Dr to find your healthy weight....but honestly...looking at your photo...213? Unless you are 6 feet 8 inches..I seriously don't see that!!!...You have a great figure and a lovely face...!!!!

Girl! You look fantastic! And you don't look underweight.

Congratulations on such a fantastic victory!

I don't know how much your body lift will affect the weight on the scale, but the more important factors are how you feel about yourself and if you feel that you are where you need to be to maintain mental, physical and emotional health.

It may be worth have a body fat measurement to see if you fall within the healthy range at this point or if you have a little 'hidden' work yet to go!

As far as diet sabotage... I think diet is a dirty word. Using the term seems to give people some 'official' right to comment on your food choices. When someone offers something not in my meal plan for the day that I am not WILLING to rearrange my meal plan for, I simply say thank you for offering but No. I offer no explanations and give no room for comment. NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS!

yes!!! people get uncomfortable when others succeed in such successes they wish they could do. be proud. keep strong!

You do look great and I can see why people might be saying that you should stop, but I think your stated goal sounds reasonable for your height, so it's not like you're trying to starve yourself to death. As long as you keep eating healthy stuff and exercise in a healthy way--you should go for your goal. People may feel threatened by your weight loss--you've been so very successful, so you might reassure them both that you goal is good health and that you continue to value their support and friendship. Your success is an inspiration to me!

Haven't been through a loss that big but was going to suggest maybe maintaining for a month to let people get their headspaces adjusted to your new size then getting back into it. However, with your December deadline I can understand that may not be viable and, as long as you're doing resistance training, the numbers you're aiming for aren't too low.

The people around you are probably comparing 'mental pictures', and the difference between before and now is so dramatic, it seems like too much. Or they could just be negative people. Who knows why people say things like that? If you are really doubting what your goal weight is, consult your physician. Other than that, do what you feel is right for you. Who cares what all the naysayers think?!

You Look GREAT!!!