[Repo girl]

Candice, I have no real advice to add, but I do second what you have already been told. Just wanted to say that we are here for you, stalling is so hard.

[Candiflip]

Thank you! I will defintally be trying the shakes for one of my lites.
Have to buy a new blender first :P

Thanks again!!!

[twopugs]

Candice,

I hit a plateau too about half-way thru. It was sooo frustrating, but I hung in there and after a few weeks, it started coming off again. I changed up my exercise, because I guess the body eventually gets used to a routine so it's good to change it up. Hang in there, it will come off again, and remember, it's just testing your endurance..hang in there, you have done so much already!!

[Mama Nicole]

Candice........I just wanted to remind you of the wonderful wonderful sweet snack of sugar free jello and fat free cool whip! I eat it almost every night. I asked my COD if this was bad, and she told me it was one of the best choices to make for an evening snack as it is almost calorie free and totally fat free. She said it is much preferred over a lite for an evening snack. I cannot believe you made it past the 50 pound mark already........we should all be celebrating for you!!!!! Checking in here with everyone will also help you keep your attitude positive......and the mind body connection will start working in your favor again!!! I do love what Deb said........"don't let the numbers rule your life." What would we do without her, eh? Keep working it girl!!!

[SaskNewfie]

Originally Posted by twopugs

I changed up my exercise, because I guess the body eventually gets used to a routine so it's good to change it up.

Changing your workout routine occasionally is highly encouraged. I used to lift weights quite a bit, and that was one of the things I learned. Your body gets used to the same exercises...you have to "surprise" your body with something unexpected. I'm pretty sure this applies to exercises other than weightlifting.

As for breakfast, I seen a diatician several years ago and she preached to me to make sure I ate my breakfast simply because eating your breakfast "jump starts" your metabolism. If you skip it, you'll defer the calorie burning you strive for.

As well, a few years ago I had my greatest success at slimming down by starting a pretty good exercise routine. Basically, I'd do around 20 minutes of cardio (with 3-5 minutes of warm up and cool down) followed by moderate weight lifting/strength training. The reason I did it this way, was because the 20 minutes of cardio would get me to that "fat burning" phase of my routine and by immediately hitting the weights, the fat burning phase would continue. I know a lot of women get intimidated by the thought of lifting weights, but it's not that bad. You can lift without bulking up and having veins popping out! lol Another plus side to lifting weights is the fact that increasing your muscle mass will actually increase your metabolism. Muscle burns calories, fat doesn't. I guess the downside is that perhaps when you hit the scales you may not notice a great loss simply because you are gaining muscle mass...I'm sure the amount gained won't be that great for ladies...unless you take performance enhancing drugs. The best sign would be the fit of your clothing.

Anyway, that's my input...if anyone has any questions about routines, etc. just let me know...I've been lifting weights off and on (more off lately) for about 18 years...since I was 16 or so.

[bizlawchik]

Candice - Nothing new to add except to let you know that I, like everyone else, am here for you. The stall sucks. I hit one around 40lbs myself. You are doing great and you just have to wait it out. You've gotten some excellent suggestions, but remember that you didn't put this weight on overnight, and you won't get it off overnight. Stay strong, girlfriend, and know that we are all here for you.

Let us know how all of the suggestions work for you!