Yesterday I decided to dust off an old Richard Simmons DVD, Sweatin' to the Oldies 3. I thought I could maybe get through half an hour of it, as that was what I could do the last time I tried (about 4 years ago, hahaha). But somehow, I managed to get through the entire 55 minutes! It felt pretty good, but I actually felt like I didn't work hard enough! I'm going to try the other two DVDs this week to see if they're any harder. If not, I may have to invest in some new aerobics tapes! Still, 55 minutes of aerobics... that's a first for me!

And even after all the work and (relatively) good eating, I still can't drop below 172. I think maybe I need to cut back on my sodium, maybe I'm retaining water? I have been drinking quite a bit of water, though... 60+ ounces every day. To see exactly what I've been eating, take a look at my weight-loss journal (in my signature). Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

WELL DONE!

As for the plateau - I recommend zig-zagging your calories (if that's what you count) or points or syns or whatever. I've had a 3 month plateau end after 2 weeks of zig-zagging

2frusterated: I have been zig-zagging, which is why I don't get it. I think today I'm going to cut way back on my sodium and drink a lot more water and see if that helps things any.

Off to try another Richard Simmons tape!

Congratulations! I love Richard Simmon's tapes, I have 7 of them now! My favorite is the Sweatin' to the Oldie's series though, particularly #2. Have fun, and hope you bust through that platuea soon!

Thats great!! That is one of the ones I workout to!! I used them to lose all my weight so far!! I have about 7 of his tapes!! Good job!

Good for you!!!! I loved the feeling of getting through exercise videos that hadn't been able to do previously. Keep up the good work!