Question:
Am I considered a lightweight?
Hi all, I am about 5'4 1/2" and 267. I have read before that people at my weight are considered lightweights. Does this mean I will lose weight slower? Is there anyone else out there that started out around my size and was able to get to goal? Is 135 to small to use as a goal weight? Thanks in advance folks!! — Kelly R. (posted on July 7, 2003)
July 7, 2003
Hi. I started close to where you are at 5'6 and 259. Today just over 8
months out I am down 100.5 lbs and from a size 24 to a 12. Yes it has
slowed but I did well for a lightweight! Good luck, we lightweights can do
well too!
Wendy
— Wendy H.
July 7, 2003
I think that 135 sounds reasonable but you may change your mind as you go.
It is more about how you feel than the number on the scale. As far as the
"lightweight" thing goes... That one always cracks me up! Do you
feel light? I never did at 277 but I have heard that I was a lightweight
one too many times. I think that people say that we lose slower but I have
noticed that percentage of weight lost seems the same no matter where you
start. P.S. I am down 96 pounds in 6 months. You will get there so fast
your head will spin! Good Luck!
— Carol S.
July 7, 2003
I started at 255 and 5'6". I am down to 173 in 4 1/2 months. I am
hoping to reach the upper 140's. When dieting on my own years ago, I went
to 135. I think your goal with surgery is definitely realistic. Good
luck!!
— Fixnmyself
July 7, 2003
I am between 5'3-5'4 and was at 230. I am one month post op and have lost
27 lbs. Hope this is helpful to you.
— crisjenn73
July 7, 2003
Hi.....I was considered a "lightweight" weighing in at 259 and
being 5'5". My doctor's gola for me was 145....I reached that by 8
months and then went on going. I am now weighing in at 125...gaining back
from 115. I feel great. I now have to eat many little meals and eat some
of those bad foods to keep my calories up so I don't lose. Who would have
thought I would have to worry about keeping weight on. Hope this helps and
good luck to you.
— hawk4life
July 7, 2003
I loved being considered a "lightweight" - It was a major boost
to my self esteem...how sad is that??? I started last April at 255lbs. and
just this week hit 154lbs (ideal range for my 5'6" height - go me!!!).
I am now wearing a size 10. I was on some major plateaus from h*&$ (I
thought I'd never get under 190 or 180lbs.) but in time, it has come off.
I am not even trying these days...course I haven't been really trying
throughout my journey. Had I been an exercizer/total protein eater/water
drinker from day one, it probably woulda come off a lot sooner...I am
always amazed by those people who can lose it all in 6 months. But the
journey has been fun anyway. Good luck to you...
— rebeccamayhew
July 7, 2003
i was considered as a light weight woth my 5'3" and my 297 pounds...
my bmi was 51... lightweight... dont ever want to be a heavy weight if this
was light... now let be serious... nobody except your body knows if you
will lose slower than others... i am 18 month out and still have 20 pounds
to loose before the surgeon goal... this includes the 5-10 pounds i will
lose in reconstructive surgery ! some people are already at goal and were
operated at the same time and weighting less than me...
— carou1313
July 7, 2003
my bmi was 64. i needed to loose 250 pounds. compared to me, yes you are a
lightweight, how lucky for you!
— janetc00
July 7, 2003
I was a lightweight at 5'2 and 248 pounds. I think you are too. You
should have no problem hitting 135. I was at 125 in about 10 months.
— Patty H.
July 8, 2003
Please check out my profile. I started out at 250lbs and I am 5'3". I
had my surgery on 2/11/03. 5 months later I have lost 95 lbs. I am almost
to my ideal weight already.
— hooterzgirl75
July 8, 2003
I don't think there is any official definition of "lightweight".
I've always heard it referred to with people around 250 pounds or less. I
think your close enough! Its funny, isn't it? Probably only time in our
obese lives that we will be referred to as "lightweight". As to
whether you can get to your goal of 135...absolutely. Your surgery will get
you so far, and with good habits and some work on your end, you can get
anywhere. But you may want to not get fixated on that particular weight.
Sometimes its better to see your progress, how you look, your new size etc,
and then adjust accordingly. 135 may be too small for you and you may find
150 a more comfortable weight to sustain. Remember, the lower the weight,
the less calories to sustain, meaning less to eat. Judge for yourself when
you get there!
— Cindy R.
July 8, 2003
Hi! I don't remember being referred to as being a lightweight by any
medical staff. They always referred to me as an M.O. female however, I did
consider and was afraid that I would be considered a lightweight and NOT
qualify for this surgery. I am 23 months post op and started almost like
you are now. I am 5'4 and was 276 and am still 5'4 HaHa but, I am now 140
lbs and loving life. Feel free to check out my profile and if, you have any
questions feel free to ask. Good luck to you!!!!!!!!!
— ncgal
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