These last 18 lbs...

[Teacher2010 0]

are the hardest to get off! I have been stuck at the same weight (178 lbs) for a month. I don't know what to do. I still have good restriction and I do a lot of walking everyday. UGH...the scale is not moving. What should I do??

Edited March 26, 2010 by Teacher2010

[Blaze21 5]

I have about 22 lbs to go and the scale isn't moving. I feel your pain. Have you tried mixing up your exercise routine or upping you calories for a day or two then lowering them for a day or two, to trick your body

[Jachut 487]

Well, I'd definitely up the exercise from walking to far more vigorous cardio, things that are more interval style, with bursts of REALLY hard activity. Anything like circuit training, bootcamp etc would be great, with gentle running/walking on easier days.

Make sure you're eating how you know you should - calories, fat and carbs havent crept up etc. Everyone loses that vigilance and motivation over time.

Other than that, stay true to your goal and wait it out. It took me an entire year to lose the last 10lb. My weight loss just got slower and slower and slower till it stopped.

[vlp1968 83]

I agree with the "tricking your body" idea. I have read it really works. I also agree you need to up your excersise. That's great your walking! I would increase a notch or 2 so you really break a sweat. Maybe integrate periods of jogging during the walk? Or at least walk really fast intermittanly. Best of luck! Hang in there! That last bit of weight will come off!