I am 55 years old, 5'6" and have lost 30 lbs, about 25 while on alli.  I now weigh 138 and have reset my goal (my original goal was 140) to 130.  At that time I need to re-evaluate and will try maintian that wieght.  I can no longer afford the new clothes!!!  Nice problem to have.  I have lost this weight aver a 6 month period and it has been a steady one l-2 a week loss.

 Anyone else?

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) That is excellent!

Terrific feeling isn't it!!  I am 52 - I have lost 25 lbs since June 1 - also 1 pound per week. Slow but steady.  I have 1 pound to go to reach my goal.  Being healthy is such a good feeling.  I started at 155 and now am at 130- I am 5'2".  I so want to get into the twentys.  Maybe this will be the week.  We should be very proud of ourselves!!  The 50's aren't so bad!

Mary

dakotaland  !! congrts on ur weigh loss success..

Buzz  

I am 53, like you 5'6" but originally weighed 196 lbs. I began my program in June and reached my goal around Thanksgiving. I now weigh 141 which is actually 5lbs below my goal weight. Reaching goal is scary and almost like losing a friend. You become so caught up in the way of life.....I actually need to gain weight at this point. I still continue to track my food and am having a hard time adding the calories needed to keep the weight steady at 146-150. I think the mindset is the hardest to control at this point. Don't get me wrong. I am still eating healthier than I ever have in my life with a more balanced diet. I got in such a habit with the 1200 calories that I was on in the end that I continue to keep my calories in that level and at this point am losing weight when I actually need to maintain or even gain a little. First time in my life I have ever had to think about being too thin.

Gail/Jax

Hi Gail,

Congratulations on your success! I am happy to hear that you are aware that there is a limit to how much you should lose. There are many people who can get caught up with losing and lose sight of when to stop.

I hope that you have been celebrating your success!

Thanks for sharing,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

congrats, that is so wonderful.  I can not wait to be down to that size.  I am sure you are so thrilled.

shana