Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

[Kinkay]

I only have about 21 lbs to lose. I was wondering if anyone else has moderate weight loss goals? I understand that the more one has to lose, the quicker the weight comes off, so it'd be nice to hear from those with not-quite-so-much to lose.

I'm having real difficulty not overeating.

[pipee_pl]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

i would say i have a moderate amount of weight to lose. i am not exactly sure as i didn't weigh myself prior. i have completed two weeks on induction and i am going to try for two more.
i am 5'9" so i would guess that about 30 maybe more lbs is the amount i should lose.
the first two weeks the weight came off really easily, my husband was noticing changes daily, i expect it to slow down and even itself out now.

[HeathrowinjectionVictim]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

Hi,

I know what you saying! Things will be slightly differenr for people who have less to loose!
I want to loose another 20-30 lbs... I lost 8lbs on induction and i have been on extended induction for almost 2 more weeks so ill let you know how it goes!!!

I am def feeling a difference in my clothes and the mirror after only 4 weeks!

Have you started induction yet?

[North Light]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

I started off at around 161lbs on 1 October, aiming to get to around 145lbs, so I suppose that counts as a moderate amount. I'm currently at about 152lbs but the rate of loss has slowed right down now. The main thing for me has been to accept that I won't lose as quickly as those with a higher starting weight. However, one advantage of being near to goal is that we are encouraged to move up the rungs more quickly so that low-carb feels more like a lifestyle than a "diet". I've actually forgotten that I am on a programme as I've introduced a huge range of veg, a bit of fruit, the odd oatcake, glass of wine etc, and as long as I keep up the exercise and portion control I'll still be going in the right direction, if slowly. For us "little losers", I think it pays to keep away from the scale too as it won't show the huge drops that others have which can be demotivating.

[HeathrowinjectionVictim]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

Hey NL,

9 pounds in 6 weeks is still great weight loss!!!

I personally am sticking to extended iduction untill im much closer to goal as i have a wedding in 5 weeks and i want to fit into my dress

Then ill start owl adding back some nuts, fruit and a bit of oats. I hope this will make the weight loss faster!

But as you said, its more a lifestyle now, not a diet! so who cares if the weight loss is slow at least we will get to goal eventually, not like on other diets where i never even saw a 2 pounds weight loss!!! Also i feel so much healthier id do this WOE even if i did'nt loose weight just to feel this good

[rybread]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

Well, I don't have much left to lose - 17lbs. Though when I started, that number was 50lbs to lose.

Its definitely going a heck of a lot slower now, and I have to pay real attention to my calories consumed now in order to lose the weight. When I started I was eating about 1900 calories a day and still losing 2-3lbs a week. Now I try to keep it to 1400 - 1700 calories a day to lose 1lb a week.

I'm doing a modified OWL in that I'm sticking to 30 net carbs while I move up the carbohydrate ladder. Once I've completed all rungs, I'll try and find my CCLL.

[Hot_Mama]

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I've got 18 more lbs to lose...I started at 155 and am weighing in this morning at 143...yeah!! I only started induction 9 days ago Don't worry about the overeating part, I too was an overeater, a grazer more likely. I always thought I was hungry and was always looking for something to eat, not anymore. I am never hungry anymore. In fact, I have to remind my self to eat every six hours though I am usually not hungry. Don't know how it works, it's magic! Welcome aboard!!

[Sirine]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

Well in the beginning at 180 I lost quickly...and now that I am closer to ultimate goal I don't find a drastic change in the speed of loss..As long as I'm still losing, and there is no room for cheating!!!

[ttdriver]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

Initially, (back in 2002) I wanted to lose 15 pounds. I lost 40, and have maintained it for 3 years by eating whole foods (unprocessed) and exercising religiously!

Betty

[sallyseachange]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

I too started in January hoping (but hardly believing) I'd lose 12 kilos. Instead I went on to lose 21 (46 lbs)!!! Also maintain with lots of exercise and whole foods. You'll be surprised how much easier it gets as you go along.

[stephbob]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

My initial goal was 50lbs, but I'm nearly halfway there now, so I've got a weight loss of 28, which I consider moderate!
Good luck!!

[Kinkay]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

Thanks for the replies! It's nice to know I'm not alone out there ^ ^

[ttdriver]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

You're certainly NOT alone! We're cheering you ALL THE WAY!! YOU CAN DO IT!


Betty

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: Anyone with moderate weight loss goals?

You're so encouraging, Betty.