Benefits of being a Slow Loser

faylavi
on 7/29/11 1:18 am - Laurel, MD

Ok so I am almost certain that I am one of the slowest losers on OH. For those of us who are challenged in the Loss Dept I thought I would start a list of the BENEFITS of Slow Weight Loss (there has to be some, plus it will make me feel better).

- Less saggy skin
- slower hair loss (unproven but I am desperate)
- You can fake like you DID NOT have surgery

- You have more time to save money to replace your clothes
- We make the FAST losers feel good (no really a benefit, maybe its a good deed)

Can you think of any other benefits???

Fay

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

H_kd27
on 7/29/11 1:25 am - DC

VSG on 07/25/11 with

I wouldn't consider losing 53 pounds in under 6 months SLOW!!! Congratulations, keep up the good work!

faylavi
on 7/29/11 1:29 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

I guess I am embracing my surgeon's standards. According to him I am about 20#s behind.

I am happy with my weigh loss pace, of course I wish I were done already. But Rome was not built in a day.

Fay

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

faylavi
on 7/29/11 1:27 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

You dont have to update your ticker as often

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

Phyllis C.
on 7/29/11 1:28 am

VSG on 04/17/08

I think in my case, I didn't drastically limit calories or carbs. I don't think I slowed my metablolism down as much as I would have if I had lost faster on a more restricted diet. The benefit of this comes in when it is maintenance time even if it takes a thousand years to get there.

I have "enjoyed" all of the benefits you listed also!

Phyllis
"Me agreeing with you doesn't preclude you from being a deviant."

faylavi
on 7/29/11 1:32 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

Thats a good positive. I think maintenance will be easier because I eat carbs(and some jun****assionally). I guess I am learning to balance it out after all.

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

FaithForward
on 7/29/11 1:33 am - Houston, TX

VSG on 11/29/10

I hear ya Sistah! I've considered myself a slow, but steady loser. Today marks 8 months for me. Last month, I only dropped 3 lbs (more like 9 lbs if you count gaining and losing the same lbs a couple times)

No other way to say it.........pretty much......it just ****** me off!!

I like your outlook....positive in everything right!! Especially being able to fake like we didn't have surgery. Love it!!

But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. ~2 Chronicles 15:7

5'6" ~ Loving a size 4 ~
Plastics Apr 17th, 2012 with Dr. Sauceda ~ BL, BA, LBL w/ flap aug & mini thigh lift!

faylavi
on 7/29/11 1:48 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

Sometimes it feels like one big stall. I love oh you said 9 pounds. They all count, you had to lose them more than once. so

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

Frantom
on 7/29/11 1:50 am

VSG on 05/25/11

Well - how about Misery Loves Company...hello, Company.
Yes, losing slowly pretty much sucks - but at least it's still LOSING, right?
I'm so glad to hear that others are also losing slowly, I thought I was different - so thanks for posting!

faylavi
on 7/29/11 4:43 am, edited 7/29/11 4:43 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

Membership has its privileges! You are VERY normal!

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

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