[caroline jones]

I just had a tummy tuck and hernia surgery in December. It looks great. I have lost 150 lbs. so far. Everyone says I am skinny enough now but would still like to get down to 140. Am at 156 right now. What do you think.

[Perfesser]

You're getting close enough that your body will soon tell you what she thinks, and that's where you'll be. As near to "goal" as you are, the true arbitrary nature of a target weight really comes front and center. What you want, and what your doctor thinks, pale against the tyranny of your body.

Are you happy where you are? Do you feel healthy? If yes, you're there. If no, figure out what the problem is, because if your body's happy, that's where you're gonna be for quite some time.

Better start brushing up on your reading about maintenance ...

CT

[Nell]

Caroline! Wow you have done an amazing job!! Congratulations on your weight loss, such an inspiration!!

[tcgc0114]

I agree with what the Perfesser said!

Good job, by the way!

[pretty woman]

We really focus on numbers don't we? What will the "Scale God" show me today?
At your height, I would think you could go to 140...but it isn't just about numbers. How do you feel? I would think 156 is looking pretty damn good right now.
And you got a tummy tuck.. did it hurt a lot? did your insurance pay? always wondering what it will cost. I have one, a tummy, I would love to lose.
GREAT JOB.

[Butterfly312]

From 305 to 156 that's awesomely beautiful. I'd love to see a before and after picture. I can't wait to reach my goal. You are an inspiration. Congratulations. If you feel comfortable at the weight you are currently on they by all means stay there if not then reach for your goal as to give you a sense of accomplishing something for you, but in my opinion you've done fantastic and I'm sure you look beautiful.

[Carol Jo B.]

Congratulations. You are an inspiration to the rest of us.

[melanie6]

We cant tell you where you should end up, thats completely up to you and your body (just like the perfessor said).

Personally, Im an inch shorter than you and would love my goal weight to be about 150. I dont want to be too skinny. I know our bodies tend to gain a little weight back after it levels out after weight loss, so Im shooting about 10-15 pounds below goal weight to prepare for the slight gain back after my body levels. everyone I know has gained back a little weight...from 10 pounds and one guy gained back 35...but honestly, he is still TOO skinny...he looked ill before his body leveled him out.

Honey, its up to you...I would love to see pics, please share!