[AliMarie91011]

I'm so frustrated and need to vent. I'm stuck at 186.5, and the entire time I've been in the 180's has been a fight for every ounce of weight loss. I've been doing everything right that I know to do. I've even tried switching up the foods I eat and the exercise that I do, but still within my diet and exercise plan. But, still nothing happens. I'm so frustrated because I feel like I'm working so hard and doing everything right but not getting the results I deserve. I've come a long way. I've lost 98.5 pounds so far, and have 36 left to lose. I'm so close to that 100 mark, but keep getting denied. I know that it is supposed to get harder as I go, but I feel that it shouldn't be this hard. Any tips/support would be appreciated. Thanks!

[jamsk8r]

What are you eating, and doing for exercise?

[JohnP]

First of all losing 98.5 lbs is incredible. Don't let your current frustrations over shadow what you've done thus far. Really amazing job. Well done.

Here is what I suggest. Take a break. Practice maintaining for a short period. 1 week, two weeks, or whatever.

Maintinence is just as if not harder than losing weight so this might not be a bad time to get a little practice in.

Great article I highly suggest you read.

[AliMarie91011]

Thank you so much for the very interesting article, John. I really appreciated it. I shared it with my sister too. I've gotten back on track now, and I have lost 107 pounds!

[kelijpa]

AliMarie congrats!! Great accomplishment!

I need to read that article. I seem to get stuck at every decade, especially the closer I get to goal. I'm happy to be keeping off what I got off and getting fitter and stronger. I practice maintenance a lot, I'm being very patient with myself and feel like I've really changed my lifestyle.

Best of luck for continued success

Glad you bumped this thread up, that was a great article for me to read. I'm ready to add some rules to my practice maintenance sessions to make them work better for me. Just what I needed, I knew I needed a little tweak. Thanks!

[Brandis]

!!!!! 107 pounds is amazing!!!! Congratulations. Did you do the diet "break" that John P suggested?

[AliMarie91011]

Thank you, kelijpa! Brandis, thank you so much. I actually did not read the article that John sent until a few days ago, but I do think it is very helpful and will keep it in my mind for the future when I run into this problem again, because I know I will. I have found having a "splurge day" once every three weeks or so has helped me. I also added yoga to my workout routine three days a week, and that has seemed to really help. All in all, just switching things up a little bit so that my body doesn't get too comfortable.

[kelijpa]

JohnP if you check back in, thanks for the article!