How do you know when to stop losing? Important question.
Your Body’s Goal Weight
It may be different than:
- What the scale “should” say
- What you weighed at 20
- Some arbitrary number
- BMI charts
Signs You’re at Your Natural Point
Physical Signs
- Energy is good
- Sleep is quality
- Strength maintained
- Looking healthy (not gaunt)
- Lab values excellent
Medication Response
- Weight loss stalling despite max dose
- Body finding equilibrium
- Resistance to further loss
Mental/Emotional
- Feeling good about yourself
- Not obsessed with more loss
- Comfortable in your body
- Quality of life high
When Numbers Don’t Match Expectations
Muscle vs Fat
If you’ve been exercising:
- Muscle weighs more than fat
- Body composition matters
- Measurements tell different story
- Stronger and leaner = win
Set Point Theory
Your body may have a “set point”:
- Where it naturally settles
- Fighting it causes stress
- Sustainability matters
- Health over number
Warning Signs You’ve Gone Too Far
- Excessive fatigue
- Hair loss beyond normal
- Feeling cold constantly
- Loss of strength
- Others expressing concern
- Unhealthy obsession
- Missing periods (if applicable)
Having the Conversation
With your provider, discuss:
- Original goals vs current state
- Health markers achieved
- Medication plan going forward
- Your quality of life
Redefining Success
Success might look like:
- A1C in normal range
- Off blood pressure medication
- Active lifestyle maintained
- Healthy relationship with food
- Confidence in your body
- Sustainable for life
The Bottom Line
The goal is health and happiness, not a number on a scale.
How do you define your goal?
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