More to Lose?
You've made great strides in the last few months! If you still have more weight to lose, don't worry. You can do it!
Remember, it's best to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week. It's a gradual process and this is the best way to go. Be patient.
Jarnel's story
The first time I tried to lose weight, I lost 7 lbs, but I wanted to lose more. I didn't write much down because I didn't think I had to. When I felt stuck, I thought I might as well try tracking better. I wrote what exercise I did in a notebook by my bed at the end of each day. It helped a lot! I lost another 10 lbs after that. Now my doctor and I are both happy with where I'm at.
What to do
Talk to your provider. They can help you figure out how much more weight to lose and give you ideas.
Talk to a dietitian. Your provider can connect you to one.
Recalculate your daily calorie target. Look back at Calorie Targets or send your care manager a message and ask what your calorie target should be now.
Find a weight loss buddy. If you haven't found a friend with similar health goals, find one now!
Set goals. They need to be realistic and specific. Try: "I will walk 15 minutes, 4 times per week" instead of, "I will exercise more."
Track your progress. Look back at the Tracking article.
Expect slips and plateaus. These are normal and you can get through them! Read about them at Staying on Track and Weight Loss Plateaus.
Review. Think about what went well for you in this program and what you could improve upon.
Weight loss = eating healthy + being active
Did you give equal time and attention to both over the last few months?
Do you need to focus more on one than the other to get back on track?
Questions? Send your care manager a message.