Need some input about plateau

[zephra 5]

I was sleeved last June and have since lost over 80 pounds. I still have 20-50 left to go (depending on how I look and feel when I get there) but I have hit a plateau and am confused. For the last several weeks (maybe longer) I have been bouncing around between 169 and 173. I decided to really faithfully track my calories to have a better understanding of what was really going into my body. The results amazed me. My average is about 800 but it can vary anywhere from 500-1300. Funny how things change. The days when I thought I was eating constantly, I was still eating low calories. I think my carbs are a bit high averaging around 80 grams but all from complex sources. My sugar intake is low and my fat...well, it can by a bit on the high side but no where near what I used to eat.

I also started doing interval training 3-5 days a week at the gym. This is so fun to me because I can RUN!!! It ain't pretty but it is a run. And I have noticed that my leg muscles are really starting to built up. I am so proud of myself for this. I do include any exercise calories burned in my tracker.

My theory is that my body has found the weight that it seems happy with. This might by my natural weigh...It is close to what it was in high school and everywhere I have read says that you body's happy weight occurs around that time. I hope this is all making sense. But I worry about the fact that I may not be eating enough. Maybe my body is in starvation mode and my metabolism is messed up or something.

Should I just be more patient and keep on keeping on or am I missing something. How many calories is someone as far out as I am usually eating. I have been taking measurements and they are staying the same as well. I guess mostly I am just frustrated and need to hear from others that understand. I am thrilled to have gone from a size 26 to a 16 but I really don't want to stay a 16. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You don't have to be done if you aren't where you want to be.

Protein first veggies next . I am sure you've heard it all . Change your exercise around. Intervals are good, but any extra cardio you can get in will burn calories. Have you ever tried Zumba?

There are a lot of people who swear they can't lose if they let their carbs go over 30 per day.

[Billy363627 15]

I agree with oregon daisy. Try to reduce your carb intake and increase your Water. You will get the scales moving again. I average around 30 to 35 carbs and eat mostly proteins..You will break the plateau .