Is my goal reasonable?

[mousecat88 2,279]

I would like to lose 52lbs and reach my goal weight by the end of November 2019. That gives me 7 months. Is that something that is achievable? My surgeon's office keeps telling me that my surgery is going to "stop helping me" soon and that my "honeymoon period" is over and it's really discouraging me. I am still losing weight at about 7-10lbs per month, so if I keep that rate up, I should get there. Will things slow down or is 7-10lbs in the "final 6 months" before the 12 month mark still attainable? My 6 months is May 1.

What was YOUR personal experience in the 6-12 month period?

I have this personal deadline because I want my brachioplasty in December to minimize my leave request and also get rid of the batwings forever.

Edited April 24, 2019 by mousecat88

[ms.sss 14,693]

I think it's doable (mind you, I am basically just as far out as you are). Everyone will be different, but if your own monthly losses aren't tapering out significantly yet, then I would *think* your own honeymoon period is still going strong, right?

But seriously though, looks like you've already lost about two-thirds of our excess weight. You're already waaaay ahead of the game in terms of averages. Congrats!

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

Mouse you are doing amazing. I will hit 6 months on May 8th.. I want to be at my goal by the time November rolls around or pretty darn close to it.. Lets see how this goes.

[GradyCat 3,692]

I'm glad top hear you're doing so well. Mine is going more slowly and I don't think I could reach that goal by then, but I wish I could. Good luck!

[YeahOkay31 651]

My 6-12 month period has been abysmal but that is mostly because of me and my poor choices. In months 0-6 I lost 90 pounds, 6-12 only 26 pounds.

Now can you do it, why not? It is 7 pounds a month, not an outragous goal. In the same breath, don't be overly disappointed if it doesn't happen. Bodies can sux, and will sometimes just not do as they are told. As longs as you are going forward and not backwards consider it a win.

[Charlar 6]

I have not had the surgery yet but I think that's totally possible, if you add working out into your day and eating well (track calories?) then you should smash it! 🙂 Do not let them discourage you! Although do remember it's not the weight on the scales that ultimately matters but how you feel in your self and clothes, some peoples journeys are quicker than others. I wish you all the best 🙂

[mousecat88 2,279]

Mouse you are doing amazing. I will hit 6 months on May 8th.. I want to be at my goal by the time November rolls around or pretty darn close to it.. Lets see how this goes.

we both have the same timeline. we can do it!

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[New&Improved 1,780]

Easy provided you follow the rules. I know a few people who lost 100 in that time