Help from those who've gotten half way and hit a huge Stand still....

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workingtobethin

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Hi everyone, I have been just over a year into my weightloss journey. I have never quit, I started out at 339lbs and now am 257lbs down 82lbs. I have worked hard but for the past few months I've lost very little or fought the same 5 lbs over and over. I know this is progress because I haven't gained back anything and I still exercise and eat right most of the time. I have to work harder to break that 200lb mark that is so vital to me. I guess what I'm looking for is if anyone has reached the half way point and had a real hard time getting that scale to move, like months...and what did you do to push through to ensure you reached your goal? I need to do this and I still have the desire to continue but I am not seeing the scale move, then It starts the old bad feelings again, then I'm eating something I shouldn't. I'm just afraid I will stay at this weight forever, I'm doing great at maintaining right now but I need to keep going. My current program is an intense bootcamp 1 hr class 3 days a week and I try to walk/run 2 other days a week, but the 2 walk/run days don't always get done. I don't think I'm really eating too much but I'm going to track on fitday again to make sure. I know if I tighten up I'll get it going again, but I have to get more than a good week and then back to half A$$ing it! Any comments or help would be appreciated. I guess I just don't believe I can do it, and I want to know that someone out there has gone through this and finally got to their goal! Thanks.
 
I feel your pain. The hardest part about losing weight for me was when the scale didn't budge (or when it went back up). I went from 220 to 160 but I was stuck in the mid 180's for a good two months. What was so frustrating was that I was being a total hard ass. I was working out every day, counting every single calorie and drinking a ton of water but I still plateaued. So I changed things up. I eased up on myself for about a week or two. I didn't go crazy but I upped my daily calories a bit and cut down on the workouts and eventually the numbers on the scale started to go down again and I got back into my original routine and eventually hit my goal. Plateaus can happen, it's part of the process. The important thing is to not get discouraged (I know, easier said than done) but look at how far you've come already! Just keep in mind how good you're going to feel when you hit your goal, or how awesome it was when you put your pants on and they were too big. Don't let this get you down. You've already accomplished so much and you look FABULOUS!!!!
 
WOW, first of all, you look GREAT!

I'm kind of in a similar situation to you...I know you were looking for someone's who has fought through this, but I know how you feel! I've lost about 40 pounds now and my goal weight won't be reached for another 50 pounds or so. Over the past month or so, I haven't gained anything back, but I feel like my motivation to keep losing weight is gone. However, If I've learned one thing through this process..it's that every ounce of hard work that you put in WILL PAY OFF. There are days when eating right just plain sucks...and there are days when going to the gym is the last thing you want to do...But I guarantee if you push through this little hump, you won't regret a single one of your tough days. Best of luck to you! I know you can do it! Keep it up, girl.
 
first congratulations for your progress

I know that feeling you have reached a plateau.What workt for me was a bit more caloriees for a week or even two +250 a 300 (healthy food!)maybe a little more good fats(unsattered you need those))and try other exercices than you used to,than return to your lower calorie level and the weightloss wil continue that did it for me.Please dont give up your live long dream for a little bump in the road look at the progress you already made and visualize how you want to look and dont look back only straight forward.Giving up is not a option and sure it is no solution.Maybe another tip some people will say you lost aloth if you stay this way its ok.If your ok with it so will it be,when not dont let anywone make you doubt one your mission and continue untill you reach your goal.only be happy when your happy with it. People have the strangest motivations to stop you when your doing good strange but true.
Excuse my bad english i am from europe
i hope i maybe helpt you a bit
 
Thank you for the support and kind words. I have committed myself to getting this done and to realizing my goal. It's all I've ever wanted, to feel normal and be happy with my size...I will continue and keep you posted. I started a fresh day today with new exercise goals and eating plan to keep me accountable. I can feel the change happening in my mind already and that has always been my biggest battle, convincing myself that it is possible. I can do this. I have to make it. Thanks so much for all you lovely comments, it's amazing what the support can do. Best of luck to you all and keep an eye out for my new updates in the coming months...I expect big changes!
 
So I changed things up. I eased up on myself for about a week or two. I didn't go crazy but I upped my daily calories a bit and cut down on the workouts and eventually the numbers on the scale started to go down again and I got back into my original routine and eventually hit my goal.

I could not agree more. I was stuck in the 180's for what seemed like FOREVER!!! I had the same issue in the 160's, it is a nightmare but changing it up is crutial, absolutely crutial. It works but it does take time. Give yourself a little time without the scale and start measuring instead. Look at a bigger picture instead of just the number. I know it is hard to do but it does make other things exciting. When I finally started measuring I couldn't believe I only lost 1 lb but lost many inches, I can't remember off hand.

Good luck, don't quit. I don't know if it ever gets "easier" but it is worth every single calorie counting day!
 
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