I started this journey at just over 300 lbs. I lost 30 prior to surgery and was another 33.5 lbs down at the end of 5 weeks (I had a total of 175 lbs to lose). You are absolutely on track!!

JJ

Fabulous! Celebrate every pound you no longer have to carry around!

I am not all that great with math, but I think you have averaged about 4.8 lbs per week. If that is right, lol - I think that is awesome!!!!

I go for surgery next Wednesday and can not wait to start shedding this bagage. :)

Thank you for the support... I have just heard everyone loses faster. I need to just stick my my own plan and stop weighing myself so much....

I also feel that I am losing slow. I started really food then stoped and hit a platue I have been stuck at 42 pounds for 3 weeks and I am only about six weeks out. I did take the advice of others and do measurement and I am still losing inches so that is the only think that is keeping me sane right now

You're doing just fine! Keep in mind that by most standards, 1/2 to 2 pounds a week is what is considered healthy weight loss. Those of us in the beginning of our journies will lose about twice that, realistically.

It's difficult not to compare your own loss with others, but here's how I had to think of it. My surgeon's goal for me was a loss of 87 pounds. Many others here on the forum had more than that to lose. Given we are all basically at the same caloric intake, someone who has a greater amount to lose will have a greater calorie deficit and will lose faster. Add to that excersise and individual body chemistries and you'll realize that all you can do is stay true to your program guidelines and have patience.

Hang in there!

Blessings!
Spotz

Look for those non-scale victories. this way you'll see you're doing well. Some ideas: look at percent of weight lost, rather than pounds. He also encouraged me to monitor BMI. I've gone from a 47 BMI to a 36 in 4 months. I've lost 4 clothing sizes and have fantastic energy.

Congrats on the 54 pounds that you've lost!