Does anybody know anything about the set-point theory? I think it means that your body gets used to being a certain size, and if you try to lose or gain you keep balancing back to a particular weight.
I've lost just shy of 100 pounds, and I have been plateauing at 228 for about 8 months. I am comfortable at how I look and feel, but I am still 50 pounds heavier than what my doctor says is my ideal weight. I've varied how much I exercise, but the weight doesn't change even though my shape changes. My weight varies monthly up to about 230 (during the obvious time), but always shifts back to 228. I sometimes drop as low as 224, but usually end up balancing back to 228.
I'm really feeling like my "set point" changed to 228, from whatever it was before. I've tried googling a bit, but it usually results in pages selling a diet product. Is there any good science behind this, or is anyone familiar with a doctor that supports this? What else is known about it?
Otherwise, what do you do when you are stuck in a plateau? I basically think, well, I'm happy I am learning to keep the weight off (instead of putting it back on), and I'd rather be 50 pounds overweight than 150.
Have you broken through a plateau? How long did you plateau? What do you think triggered the weight loss again?
Thanks!