[Thistleberry]

I'm feeling so discouraged right now. My last two weigh-ins have been the same and this week looks like it'll be no different unless I experience a miraculous drop in the next two days. Holding my breath for that, I think, would be a very bad idea. I hate it when this happens. I'm not exercising any less or more and I'm spot-on with my calories. And the calories aren't coming from junk either. I eat a lot of veg, lean meat, and fruit. What gives? I feel like I'm never going to get out of the 60's.

I feel like I need to give my body a talking to. Like, really, it is okay to let go of this fat. I promise! We've gotten rid of quite a bit of it already and it's been a good thing all around. So what's say we keep on? I'm in it; what's your deal?

[DollyMichele]

Iron Law - wow! 5 miles is a lot! great job! =D I used to run a lot - it really made losing weight pretty easy. the hard part is getting off my rear end. Having someone to go through the journey is so helpful. Good luck to you & your training buddy!

JazzFan - thanks! sorry you are stressed - moving is inherently difficult. so much to plan & do. Glad that you are back to the gym. keep up the good work!

[DollyMichele]

thistleberry - It is very discouraging to not see movement on the scale, I am sorry you are having a hard time. I know how tempting it can be to just give up & eat away the frustration. The sorta good news is everyone knows exactly how you feel. plateaus suck!! I hit a huge plateau last year at 170 - I counted calories & worked out & nothing happened. then i gave up & went back up to 180+ lbs. for me it was medical - I went to a doctor and it ends up i have hypothyroidism. I started taking synthroid & about 3-4 months later I started feeling a LOT better. the weight didn't melt off or anything but when I started calorie counting & getting more active i actually saw movement.

I don't know your situation but I do know that if you keep your diet & exercise going you WILL see movement - it is just math. the body sure doesn't like giving up its fat stores though. so if it is not medical then you will see movement as long as you burn more than you take in.

I was hanging at 162 for a while and finally my body must have made peace with the loss of fat. So right now I am happy i'm in the 150's but no doubt there is another plateau I will have to hurdle. What ever you do - Do not give up! Look how far you have come! OVer 67 pounds lost - forever! don't you feel better? isn't it easier to move & be active? CLing to all the great things you have done & feel so far until you can celebrate overcoming this hurdle. You have come so far! =D well gotta head back to work. good luck girl!

[Thistleberry]

Thank you, Dolly! I really appreciate the encouragement.

I've got a physical today, actually, and I know they'll test for hypothyroidism. Practically everyone in my immediate family has it, but I always test borderline. It's actually become kind of a running joke in the family. Anyway, we'll see what today brings.

Despite weighing in at 162 again this morning as predicted, I'm feeling pretty good about things. I've been realizing lately that even if I stopped losing weight I would still carry on with my eating habits and exercise because I like them a lot. They make me feel good. And that realization made me feel good too because I think it's indication that I really have made these changes for good.

[Iron Law]

Dolly: Thanks. 5 miles was a lot LOL. I ran in my VFFs, which I love, but am slowly starting to realize may not be the best for distance running. As a result of overdoing it, I now have tendinitis in my feet . I'm hoping I heal quickly and it's nothing more serious (like a...gasp...stress fracture). Congrats on being in the 150s!!! I am so close, but am worried my injury might set me back a bit. Keep on it; you're inspiring me .

Thistle: good luck at the doctor. I lol-ed when I read that your family considers hypothyroidism a running joke. You all must be a hoot at parties . I am with you about the eating and exercise. When I eat something that isn't healthy, I never feel better about myself. In fact, it usually makes me feel worse, and I don't get over it until I eat something nutritious to "correct." Ditto with my exercise regimen. I have declared to my family that I am taking "me" time every day when I get home from work to go for a run, hit the elliptical, or do my strength training. I'm lucky that I have a home gym, but the time is just so hard to carve out of the day. My new selfish self has managed to squeeze 45 minutes out of each day, but I am worried the fam will revolt any day now . 162 is a great accomplishment; we're there together . The 150s are within reach - time for a final push!

-Iron Law

[librarygirl111]

Thistleberry - As long as you are staying within your calorie restrictions, dieting, and exercising you are and will continue to lose weight. Maybe step away from the scale for a few weeks if it is frustrating you too much? I know that I can weigh myself because I get way too frustrated about it, and I am the same as you: Where are the results??!?!

I am sure that if you walk away from the number for a few weeks, keep following your diet plan and exercising, that when you return to the scale you will see that you have lost.

Losing weight takes time, that's all.

[DollyMichele]

thistleberry - that is great your got a physical! Knowing is always better than wondering. That is too funny about hypothyroidism being a joke in your family! It is in mine too! In fact I was struggling so much & so sad my dad & mom asked me if I had my thyroid tested. Everyone is hypo too in my family. So I should not have been so surprised that my numbers were so bad for my thyroid. I am glad you are feeling good =)

Iron law - what are VFF's? are those the shoes w/ toe slots? uh oh - i hope you don't have stress fractures too! they really are terrible! i had them when I was in track in high school - ouch!!

so i kept in line with my calories yesterday but ate a ton of salt - I budgeted some tater tots into my day & I over did it on the salt. gained at least a pound of water weight.... totally worth it! I LOVE sonic tater tots!! =)


well gotta go laters!

[DollyMichele]

Hi everyone! I really like you guys so I'm sticking around!

So good news - the banquet was fun & I loved getting dressed up! Even cooler is = 156.8 this morning!! Got to admit I was worried I would overeat. But I kept portions small & only ate what tasted REALLY good. The cheesecake was okay but not worth the calories, I had 2 bites & was done. I like how now I listen to my body & eat slow & stop when satiated, not stuffed. I think I'm getting the hang of this new lifestyle.

[puneri]

160.4 today

[summerlove]

No idea why it took me so long to realize that I'm out of the 170's and in the 160's now!! My goal is to get to 159 by June because my weight loss is slowing down a bit..

[HiltonHead0704]

So happy to say I am back! 169.2 this morning! Hope to hang with this group for the next 6 weeks or so, and finally see the 150s! Wohoo!

[redbird92]

Just joining the group today at 168.8 and hope to be in the 150s by June 1. My weight loss has been S--L--O--W so I plan on ramping up my exercise to help lose the next 10! So happy to say goodbye to the 170's and hello to all of you!!

[gocrissygo]

Okay - I love you 160s folks but I have been stuck between 163 and 169 for like 4 years now! Every time I get down to 159 - something goes haywire & the weight creeps back on.

Help me get to the 150s and stay there!!!!!!!

[Thistleberry]

A great big welcome to everyone who is new to the 60s!

I decided to take your advice Dolly and have taken a break from the scale. I'll be hopping back on it tomorrow though. If I'm still the same I'll just have to make peace with it.

[DollyMichele]

Thistleberry - Lets stay strong together! I am attempting to not weight daily too - it is REALLY hard! =P

I have officially hit my plateau.... been stuck at 156-158 even though I am spot on for my calories (1000 - 1200 per day) & being pretty active. I did notice my scale is acting strange - from one minute to the next I gain 2 pounds then lose 4... I just ordered a new scale. =)

Welcome to all the new people! we are glad to have you! =D