Shrinking,

I think you're very right that "life" and it's factors are a very big part of it. I weighed 150 pounds more than you when I started, and after the first month I felt the need to add in exercise to maintain my loss, especially since I had a sendentary job. You certainly don't want to add another stressor to your life, but you may find that even a short walk at night may improve your overall wellbeing and kick start things.

Going to the doctor is a great idea. You may be fighting against a few roadblocks they can help you with.

Don't give up. You've made great progress.

Hi Shrinking,
You are not alone. Doing it right and not seeing results on the scale can be so discouraging. I'm exercising a half hour per day and staying between 1300 and 1400 (very low carb) calories. Still, I'm averaging about 1/3 of a lb per week.... and this after a 3 week period when my weight actually went up by 3 lbs. In the past, I have let that derail me, and eaisily gained back more weight than I had lost.
Hang in there. It has to come down eventually.
Just an idea.... Have you noticed any changes in the way your clothes fit ? You might be losing weight and have something masking your efforts. It might even be the new work schedule causing the stall.