Rate of Loss after DS? Excess Body Weight?
Your actual excess weight is how many pounds you need to lose to get to a normal BMI. That is how the stats compare apples to apples. "Excess weight" is not an arbitrary, self-chosen number.
However, that does not mean that you won't find yourself comfortable and happy at a higher weight than that when all is said and done. Your goal weight can be anything you want it to be.
And, while I roughly followed that percentage chart, it took me a full 24 months to reach a normal BMI. Avoid carbs while you're losing, measure yourself monthly, and don't freak if the scale doesn't move exactly the way you want it. Have faith in your DS.
Slow and steady wins the race!
However, that does not mean that you won't find yourself comfortable and happy at a higher weight than that when all is said and done. Your goal weight can be anything you want it to be.
And, while I roughly followed that percentage chart, it took me a full 24 months to reach a normal BMI. Avoid carbs while you're losing, measure yourself monthly, and don't freak if the scale doesn't move exactly the way you want it. Have faith in your DS.
Slow and steady wins the race!
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