I wrote this exactly three weeks ago :
Ok, I understand our weight fluctuates, I get that. But, there is no reason why I should have gained 2 pounds this past week.
Just a little background here, I lost 30 lbs about 2 years ago, doing exactly what I'm doing now. The only difference is, instead of walking, I do a lot more intense cardio now.
For some reason my body doesn't seem to want to go below 160 so I gave up there. Well, I'm not doing that this time, I WILL get to my goal weight! I've been back OP for a little over a month now. I track my calories on mydailyplate, I work out about 3-4 times a week, I keep it under 1400 calories--no more than 1600, I drink about 80 oz of water a day, with the exception of a day or two (nothing lower than 64 oz).
I was at 164, and the first 4 lbs came off within the first 2 weeks. I stayed at 160 for 2 weeks. I finally made it to 158 last week, and now I'm back UP to 160 (it even said 162 yesterday, but I only make it official on Fridays)
I mean, I don't get it, am I doing something wrong? Should I just keep doing exactly what I'm doing and be patient or is there something different I should be doing. I know it's not good to put a time frame on our weightloss but I'm going on a cruise in June and I really wanted to be in the 140's but at this rate I'm lucky to be below 160!!!
Sorry for the novel.... suggestions are appreciated.
I still yo you between 158 and 160, This is the reason I gave up before and gained 10 pounds back. The first 7 pounds came off pretty quickly, but it's like as soon as my body gets below 160 it just doesn't want to go anymore.. and I am nowhere near where I want to be . I have been irregular (sorry for tmi), I started taking a fiber supplement last week and things have gotten better in that area.
Calories stay under 1600 (1500 is a high calorie day for me). I work out usually 4 times a week. This usually consists of running/walking on the treadmill 2 miles, lifting weights every other workout. When it's pretty out I go for walks and climb hills.
I started drinking 80 oz of water a day too btw.
I just don't get it, I don't have the money to go to a nutritionist.... I really wanted to be in the 140's this summer, but at this rate I'm going to be at the same weight I was last summer. It just sucks, I take care of my body better than I ever have, and the outward appearance does not reflect it at all.
I'm so down in the dumps.....