I am wondering about the experiences of people who had 100 pounds or less to lose. I know that the heavier you are the more you lose rapidly. If you started at 100 pounds overweight what is the average weight loss per month? I wonder if it’s harder to lose or if it’s easier because I have less to lose. I really want to hit my goal within the year. Experiences anyone?

I have 35kgs (80 pounds) to lose and have been losing 1kg a week which is on par with 10 pounds a month

2 minutes ago, Phoebes04 said:

I have 35kgs (80 pounds) to lose and have been losing 1kg a week which is on par with 10 pounds a month

That's alright everyone goes their own pace, some can lose 80lbs in 6 months!

On 2/12/2019 at 11:18 PM, Mikeyy said:

It really depends on how much activity you do to help burn plus how much Protein or calories you intake.

I beg to differ. Losing weight happens in the kitchen not the gym. Many studies have shown that exercise/activity is not critical for weight loss, and in fact, often causes people to consume excess calories. I am not saying not to exercise as it is helpful for joint flexibility, heart health, muscle mass and improved mental health; however, at the end of the day, how much you lose is most impacted by what and how much you eat. Where exercise is most beneficial is for maintenance of weight loss once you reach goal weight.

6 hours ago, MarinaGirl said:

I beg to differ. Losing weight happens in the kitchen not the gym. Many studies have shown that exercise/activity is not critical for weight loss, and in fact, often causes people to consume excess calories. I am not saying not to exercise as it is helpful for joint flexibility, heart health, muscle mass and improved mental health; however, at the end of the day, how much you lose is most impacted by what and how much you eat. Where exercise is most beneficial is for maintenance of weight loss once you reach goal weight.

I'm somewhere between the two of you. i do believe that following a strict diet is by far the most important component in weight loss. However, I also believe that exercise contributes to weight loss.

On 2/14/2019 at 11:56 AM, MarinaGirl said:

I beg to differ. Losing weight happens in the kitchen not the gym. Many studies have shown that exercise/activity is not critical for weight loss, and in fact, often causes people to consume excess calories. I am not saying not to exercise as it is helpful for joint flexibility, heart health, muscle mass and improved mental health; however, at the end of the day, how much you lose is most impacted by what and how much you eat. Where exercise is most beneficial is for maintenance of weight loss once you reach goal weight.

Agreed! I haven't exercised a single day since my surgery. I am however ready to start so I can maintain.

Well I’m 3.5 weeks out and down 18 pounds. It’s probably about what you’d expect from someone with my BMI. I’m still in the puréed stage so I can’t really say how much diet impacts weight loss yet but I I have tried to keep myself active and not lay around. My surgeon did tell me that if I want to keep my weight down for the rest of my life I will need to hit the gym very regularly. I am 51 and come from a long line of overweight people so exercise will be critical for my long-term success. I know that that’s true because it’s the only way that I’ve ever been able to lose weight in my life. I’ve been on diets and lost pretty much nothing but when I actually start going to the gym I lose.

I think the bottom line is that everyone is different and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. We each know our bodies very well and know what we need to be successful.

Had 145 to lose... lost 130ish then had a kidney removed and cancer treatment on the other... so gained some back. Working on losing the last 45 still and two years out

Ugh. 6 weeks and not much progress. Looks like I’ll be a slow loser

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Slow loser here. My starting weight was 245, my weight the day of surgery was 219 (July 11) and now I weigh 183. My goal weight is 160. I'm a little discouraged it hasn't been faster, but I don't have that much farther to go.

100lbs - still a great result of course!