Started a diet on Jan 17. Did measurements on arms, neck and belly (not waist) relaxed. Did same measurements Friday night. Lost 7" in belly, one in arms, one in neck.
I'm down 40 pounds. Being told I'm not far from being able to stop at a weight that I look healthy at. Still 24 pounds from my target weight of 199.
My shoulders are as wide as anyone's and I'm built thick to begin with. I'd never be able to get to the target weights discussed here. Ever. I think a physician should make those descisions. Not an insurance company.