Could be water retention - I don't lose an ounce no matter how hard I work on it a good 2-3 weeks before my time of the month (or century, in my case!) But the extra comes off in its own time.
I know having targets can motivate, but I think there's a downside to them, too... a big danger of a target turning into a negative thing - your body will only lose weight at its own pace and if you try to force it to fit a schedule (for a holiday, or wedding or whatever), you're probably going to get despondent and give up, if it won't come off 'as planned'. Be kinder to yourself - so long as it does come off, and you get healthier, that's all well and good! You didn't put the weight on in a week, (or couple of months, probably!), and losing it is far harder than gaining it so it may take longer. Then again, it might not!
I've lost nothing, nada, not a sausage for 5 weeks despite putting my heart and soul into it constantly - then just lost 2lb in 2 days. When I started out in July last year I thought if I just lost 2lb a week (not much to ask, surely?) then I'd have the whole lot off by October/Novemeber. And here I am in February, still chipping away at it. And I no longer care! I'm enjoying being fitter. I think a lot of us who have had a lot of setbacks are the same..?
Maybe if you can enjoy the journey rather than focus too much on the destination, you'll be more likely to get there!
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