Posts by harmonpl

Hello! I'm in your EXACT same situation. I've been around 188 lbs. since late September, and have only seen a decrease 1 TIME!!! I started in February, and have lost 40 lbs. so far-- not nearly as much as you though. I have been unable to consistently lose recently, and like you have a goal that I would like to meet. I've recently thought about allowing my body time to get used to this new weight and just maintain until the beginning of next year, and then starting over. I'm sorry I don't have an answer to your post, as I'm also looking for a solution to my same problem. Maybe once you get things moving again, you can share with me what you did?

Good Luck!

Ladychach...I feel your pain. I lost about 40ish pounds since February, and have been stuck for almost 2 months! I have tried every single possible recommendation-- zig zagging calories, eating at maintenance for 2 weeks, upping exercise, new exercise routines, etc. I've tried it all and nothing has worked. I guess what the experts say is true. Everyone has a set point, where you temporarily stop losing weight. I guess I've found my set point. I just hope that I don't lose all motivation while trying to break through this. Good luck!!

WOW! First let me just say congratulations on your accomplishment! That is huge! I started in February and so far have lost almost 40 lbs. with another 30-40 to go. Lately the weight loss has come to almost a complete stop, I'm not sure what I can do to get it going. I'm sure during your journey you encountered a few plateaus? What did you do to get past them, and how did you not give up all hope in reaching your goal weight?

Hey  suzosuz..unfortunately plateaus just SUCK! I have been stuck between 188-192 since September, and the scale just won't budge. I successfully lost 40ish pounds since February, but have another 30-40 to go.

According to the article that posted last week, and that clairelaine pointed out, unfortunately after you lose a certain amount of weight, you reach a set point, where its is recommended to increase your calorie intake to maintenance (the article suggested almost 6 months--I think that's waaay too long) until your body can get used to its new weight. Ever since I read the article, I've been eating around my maintenance calories, but still keeping a deficit from exercise. I'm not sure what else I can do, and I am getting extremely FRUSTRATED! If anyone has any advice, please let me know!!

Good luck suzosuz!

Wow! I recently realized that my feet lost weight--crazy I know. Before I gained weight I wore a size 9 shoe and after my gain went up to a size 11. I've recently lost almost 40 lbs. and my size 11 shoes are too big and my feet slip out of them. I still have another 30 pounds to go and I am assuming that once I reach my goal I will be able to wear my size 9 shoe again.

Hi ladies! I know that I haven't reported on here in a while. To be quite honest, I've been soo frustrated with my weight loss, or lack thereof. Ever since July, I have been between 192-195. I know that once you lose at least 10% of your body weight your progress slows, and it becomes A LOT harder. Well, I have lost about 16% and I thought I was on a roll. It's been sooo much SLOWER and HARDER to lose that 1 lb. per week that I was easily losing a couple months ago. I've been experimenting with different methods, but nothing seems to work. As far as working out is concerned, I'm still going at it 5 days a week with cardio, strength, and calisthenics. I'm trying to keep my intake around 1650 (my BMR). I'm going to see how this week goes, and if nothing happens, I will maintain at this weight for a couple weeks, and hopefully that will jump start my weight loss. Hope everyone is doing well and is still battling this weight loss one day at a time.

Here are my weekly stats:

SW: 228

SW for this challenge: 223.4

CW: 190.6

Lost this challenge: 32.8 lbs.

Next goal: 188-189

GW: 160-165

I'm still holding out for 175 lbs. by December and an ultimate goal weight between 160-165.

Hi maxx86!!! Well last time I adjusted my calorie intake a bit, and switched up my exercise routine. Everything that worked before doesn't seem to work now. I know that usually people become very comfortable in dieting that they stop logging everything they eat- well that's definitely not the case with me. Maybe my body is just taking time to  adjust to the new weight?

Wow it is so interesting to read all of the posts. operation-filth we're the same height. I am also 5"6 and wear a size 12. I started at 228 lbs. and wearing about 16/18. I went down to 14s at about 210 lbs. and am now comfortably wearing a 12 at 194lbs. My goal is to get down to a size 8 or 160 lbs. Really it is whatever comes first.

It really depends on your body type, and how fat is distributed across your body.

Hello ladies!!!  I had a WONDERFUL vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and didn't think about calories one time (ok maybe a few). I had a nice "diet vacation" but still remained active while I was there (swimming, walking, running, etc). When I got back I actually weighed in a little lower than expected. It feels great to be back on track! So Saturday's weight was 193.2 (woot woot--as wants2bhot would say)! BUT that didn't last too long. I hit the gym and got back into my cardio and weight training routine. Unfortunately I'm sore, and I think TOM is lurking around somewhere. Needless to say, I am up today, but hopefully expecting a drop when I weigh in again on Saturday.

I can see that I  missed a lot (almost 2 pages worth)! So first, let me welcome mikka_jd and clc1979!! This is a great motivational group!

brownsug I am so proud of you!!! Not giving up and pushing through can really help make a difference! Don't worry how small the initial loss is. It really adds up, and before you know it you will be at your goal weight!! Keep up the great work!

lisaokafor3288-- You are on a roll!!! Go ahead girl! Keep it up! I know that weight fluctuations are normal, but sometimes they can be so frustrating. Just keep doing what you're doing, and it will level out.

tmoakley11-- Congrats!!! You were worried that you weren't losing anything, and you've started to shed. Like I told brownsug, don't worry about the how small the loss is, because it really adds up! And your Thanksgiving goal is achievable if you just stick with it!!!

wants2bhot-- GOAL????? I'm sooooo happy for you!! "CAN I GET A WOOT WOOT???"--LOL! That is soooo amazing and inspirational! So you have achieved your goal and now need to maintain? Wow! Well I nominate you as the veteran of this group. So please still drop in and give us plenty of advice! : )

You ladies are truly something! I'm so happy that we are doing this together! Keep up the good work!

Here are my weekly stats

SW: 228

SW for this challenge: 223.4

CW: 196.0

Lost this challenge: 27.4 lbs.

Next goal: 193-194

GW: 160-165

Hope to hear from you ladies soon!

 Hey ladies!!!!! I hope everyone had a great weekend, and is having an even better week! Welcome to all the new ladies: lisaokafor3288, cgygirl and angelic_princess!! This is a great group of ladies that are constantly motivating and supporting each other!! I love this group, and if any of you have any questions or concerns please feel free to post here, and I PROMISE one of us will definitely respond.

tmoakley11 How is the progress this week? Remember, slow and steady!

0pulent_creationz Thank you so much! I see the numbers are moving down! Congrats to you too!

 I'm so glad that your sister had a beautiful wedding. I can't believe how much weight you've lost! I wouldn't worry too much about slacking off. You know how far you've come and WILL NOT (hopefully) allow yourself to return there. You worked too hard for it!bhotwants2

Brownsug... Where have you been? Hopefully still around and pushing through?

So as of today, I have officially lost 30 pounds!!! I stepped on the scale this morning to see (much to my pleasure) that I am now 198 lbs. I know that I still have a ways to go, but it feels DAMN good to see a 1 in front of any number! I am more than confident that I can get to my first mini goal (175-180 lbs.) by September. Once I get there I will reevaluate how much more (if any) I want to lose.

SW: 228

SW for this challenge: 223.4

CW: 198.0

Lost this challenge: 25.4 lbs.

Next goal: 196-197

GW: Not sure yet.. right now it is 175-180... but  I may change my mind.

Hopefully I'll hear from you ladies soon!

Hi Ladies!!! I hope everyone is having a great week! Its nice to see all of the recent posts, and that everyone is still trying to tackle this weight loss one day at a time (at least I know that I am). Well, I should have posted it on here, because on Saturday I hit 199.6!!! It felt soooo good! I haven't been under 200 in 4 years!!! I know that I have a ways more to go, but I just can't help but to feel a little relieved. Yesterday became an unplanned maintenance day since I had a multicultural festival at work (food from lots of different places--YUM!). So today the scale went up a little bit, which was expected, but I know by the end of the week I should be back down. Well, I look forward to reading your updates : )

SW: 228

SW for this challenge: 223.4

CW: 200.2

Lost this challenge: 23.2 lbs.

Next goal: 197-198

GW: Not sure yet.. right now it is 175-180... but  I may change my mind.

So my next mini goal is 195 (hopefully before my July 22-29 vacation to the Dominican Republic).

tmoakley11 I wouldn't worry too much about the initial "gain." As hard as it is to acknowledge the numbers on the scale, we constantly have to remind ourselves that if you've begun a new lifestyle your body will go through some changes that don't always initially show up on the scale. Especially if you've begun a new exercise routine and like you said, are building muscle. For everyone it is different, but I noticed a small change  (2 pounds) after about 3 weeks, and consistently afterwards would only drop 1-3 pounds per week. One thing you may want to do is look at your calorie intake. Make sure you're eating what your body needs for your activity level. If the scale still isn't moving in your favor I would get a measuring tape and use that as your unit of measure. Sometimes it takes a little while for the numbers on the scale to catch up.

Well assuming you are female, I am female 5"6 and 200.8 lbs, and the days that I workout I eat a minimum of 1650 and a max of 1800 calories. The recommended intake of 1200 is for a sedentary female with no activity level. You may want to try increasing your intake to about 1500-1600 calories per day. Your exercise routine seems ok, as well as your diet.

brownsug I hear you about being busy at work! I had quite a few weeks like that last month (and the scale certainly showed  it). Yea the days that you don't workout, it is a really good idea to eat sensibly. I've found that even a little bit of movement throughout the day makes a huge difference. You've been doing great, and we have to keep telling ourselves (myself included) that slow and steady weight loss will be more sustainable in the future!! Keep it up brownsug! You got it!

tmoakley11 Welcome!!! We're actually a small weigh in group, which posts stats weekly. Whatever day you choose actually. Mine are Wednesdays on here, and Wednesdays and Saturdays for the CC weight log. You will find if you haven't already that this site is GREAT! The tools, the forums, the people, are all encouraging. I have been on since February of this year and anytime I needed support or guidance, I got it here! As far as picking a goal weight, you may speak with people who disagree with this but, I am not looking towards a "healthy" BMI. For my height, build, and frame, a healthy weight would be between 120-155 pounds. My lowest was 140 lbs. in high school and I wore a size 3 and was, in my opinion, way too small. I'm attempting to reach a healthy weight, which in my opinion is 165-170 (my BMI would still be considered 'overweight' however. It all depends on you,  and what weight you're comfortable at. If your goal is a number, such as BMI or a number on the scale, then you can adjust accordingly. First thing first, is to definitely find some type of unit of measure, whether it be a measuring tape, or a scale. It will definitely help you track your progress. BTW, when I started we we're twins! I started at 228 5"6 and am now 202.

pikaru1 Welcome as well!! It's amazing to see that you've lost that much weight! I am aiming for an overall loss of 58-63 lbs, similar to what you've accomplished. Look forward to your weekly posts!!

I saw this post and wanted to comment. I too have wonderful curves that I have absolutely no intention of loosing. I'm 5"7 and currently 205 lbs. (down from 228 lbs.) and the healthy weight for my height and age (23 y/o) is 120-155. At my lowest weight I was 140, and I thought I was way too skinny. In fact, when I look at old pictures, I do look sickly (for how I am proportioned). I too am just trying to maintain a healthier lifestyle, and my goal weight is about 170-175. Everyone has their own personal preference on what goal size is the right one given certain stats, but only you can make that decision and be comfortable in your own skin.