My goal was to weigh 141 lbs by September 14th and I don't think its going to happen! My doctor didn't set a time for me to reach that goal but I did and I guess I was being "a little" unrealistic when I set a goal for myself to want to lose 60 lbs in 6 months! Especially now that I feel I am going through a plateau . It has been hard for me lately, and even though I am taking Phentermine, I feel my body is not getting the full effects of it anymore like at the beginning. And now my doctor is giving me those Vitamin B12 shots and they help a little but not too much.
Well, I guess that as long as I am not gaining, I think I am doing okay, I guess! I read on someones blog that it is actually better when you lose weight slower instead of at a fast rate. I guess, but it sure does feel better when you see the scale moving downward at a constant rate. Anyways, like that old song says, "Don't worry, be happy!" Maybe I should set a goal like to lose 20 lbs from now until Halloween! 20 lbs in 14 wks? Does this sound reasonable? Remember, I am going through a plateau, I can't seem to be moving from this weight-161 lbs. Please advise!
Posted By: PattyP
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07/26/2008 14:17
Are you losing at all?
I tried to look back and see for how long you haven't lost weight to consider it a plateau.
Do you keep a food log? If so, look back through and see what might need tweaked with either your eating, water drinking or exercise and make a couple of modifications.
You've come a great distance - contrats to you!! Hugs and hang in there!! And, remember that stress and not sleeping well will affect things!!
for your kind comment on my posting about the doctor's appointment. I feel bad for you too that you had to experience anything like that as well. It just so unfair isn't it?
Anyway, thanks and nice to meet you and read your blog. While I don't have any real help at this time about your concern with meeting a certain goal weight by a certain time I can tell you that I'm trying to do the same thing. It started out with 18 months to my goal, then on down...now I'm down to just over a year and I'm in panic mode. I once was shooting for 2 pounds a week now I need something 3.5lbs a week to get there. But I also know that you can't really count on that. I'm sure you know that too. Sometimes you lose 5-7lbs in a week and sometime nothing (or even gained) when you've been perfect. In the end all we can hope for is just to have the willpower to stick with it. It's such a long haul but I think a place like this is great for getting & giving support from others in the same situation.
So, good luck and & hope to read more of your successes
Hi, in reading your blog I can definitely understand how you feel. I do have a few questions for you: Are you on a specific meal plan with the phen? If you are on a regimented meal plan that is low in sugar, starches and sodium then you probably should lose about 3-4 pounds a week. You've lost a great deal so pat yourself on the back and know that you will look great on the 14th no matter what!
Congratulations on your weight loss. You have been doing fantastic!!. Try not to get discouraged about the plateau and your goal for September.
You will get by the plateau. don't forget your water, make sure you log you food intake and set up an award for when you take the jump off the plateau. It will motivate you again.
I know all about unrealistic expectations. I did the same a couple months ago. But decided to step back and determine what was more realistic for me based on my loss pattern and readjusted my thinking and additute. I also promised myself not to beat "me" up over it. Move on and keep thinking about the end result and that award
Hang in there, you will be at your goal soon. Big hugs
Good morning Patty! Gosh you are doing so well with your weight loss! I'm impressed! You are an inspiritation to me! You LOOKS so cute in this current pic!
Thank you for your comment and support on my blog! You know what, I dont know how to say it, it is embarassing. You see I am deaf and I learned that I misunderstood when the pharmacy told me that I still have two months worth of phen! Like I said WTF!?! I managed to ingored it FAST and got so HAPPPYYYYYY!!! LOLL I thought I saw on prescripiton paper on bottom shows slashed 0 meaning no more refills on phens! I misunderstood misunderstood!!! I had 4 prescripitons with me. So it was all too fast doctor rushed it all up with me. He got behind on his patients, hmph!!! So put it all behind me now!!!
Patty, I got plateau too! It is been like over two weeks now. The scale havent moved!!!!! I wonders how long it will take?? Does platue comes at times between losing weights such as TOM? I am trying to change my excercise but what???? I walks daily and I loves it. I do not want to change it! But to walk longer and go for hilly trails. I couldnt find hilly trails in Florida here!
My doctor didn't set a time for me to reach that goal but I did and I guess I was being "a little" unrealistic when I set a goal for myself to want to lose 60 lbs in 6 months! Especially now that I feel I am going through a plateau 
. It has been hard for me lately, and even though I am taking Phentermine, I feel my body is not getting the full effects of it anymore like at the beginning. And now my doctor is giving me those Vitamin B12 shots and they help a little but not too much. 
I'm impressed! You are an inspiritation to me! You LOOKS so cute in this current pic! 
It is been like over two weeks now. The scale havent moved!!!!! I wonders how long it will take?? Does platue comes at times between losing weights such as TOM? I am trying to change my excercise but what???? I walks daily and I loves it. I do not want to change it! But to walk longer and go for hilly trails. I couldnt find hilly trails in Florida here! 