Holding Steady For Way Too Long.... Is This Normal?

[Julie76 251]

I have been at 152-154 for the last month. I have lost 2 lbs. 2!

Is this normal? I haven't changed my diet... not eating anymore (maybe even less) than I was when I lost all the other 80lbs.

Did I mess up joining Zumba? Am I gaining muscle mass? What the heck am I doing wrong???

Someone please help me.

Please keep in mind that I also had my gallbladder taken out on the 27th of Jan. Can this have anything to do with it?

[FishingNurse 1,210]

_{Whats your goal weight dear? Sounds like you are gaining muscle working out!!! I think you will lose very slowly now that you are so tiny!!}

[Julie76 251]

My goal weight was going to be 125... However I think 135 would be a better fit for me and my med bone build. I kinda thought that this last 20 lbs would be a little harder to get off (hence joining Zumba) but didn't realize it would be this hard.

[circa 333]

You're pretty close to your goal weight - the closer you get, the slower the weight usually comes off. You're not doing anything wrong - and zumba is a great option.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I'm having the same difficulty. I have had 2 days where I showed a loss from 161 to 146. then the next day, i was back up to 161. So frustrating. Now I have decided to stay away from the scale and get back on a really low carb diet like the basic bootcamp. But instead of 1 week, it will be for 8 weeks. I'm following a plan from the book "The Metabolism Miracle." I haven't been sticking too it, and so from today on, I am going to follow it precisely. We can lose this weight, it's just going to be a little harder...... Yikes!

[Julie76 251]

I evaluate everything I put in my mouth at this point. I have had one beer about once every two weeks but I don't even finish them, drink about half. I thought that was the problem and really not even interested in it now. I really want this last 17 lbs gone and gone forever.

I'm hanging in there. I said that if I didn't lose another pound I'd be happy but I guess I was wrong. My muscles are looking amazing and I'm happy with that for sure! I still have some fat on my tummy to go but other than that I'm good.

[AMLP 4]

Been on a plateau for 3 months..... Dr said its normal after a year, which is what I am at. Need to increase exercise and make sure eating mostly protein....no carbs!

Good luck!

[LindaS 316]

My doctor mentioned I needed to increase my Fluid intake. He said that I can't burn calories if I'm dehydrated. I was getting less than 40 ounces on some days and rarely even close to the recommended 64 ounces, and some of that was probably coffee which doesn't really count.

For the last two days, I've drank over 60 ounces of Fluid, and I've lost a pound each day.

Linda

[Julie76 251]

That's sounds like what might be happening. Some days I just don't pay attention to my Water intake.

[MINI-Me 196]

Those last pounds to goal are VERY frustrating!!!!!! Have you taken measurements each month? If so, have you taken them recently? I bet with the ZUMBA you have lost inches more so than pounds. How are your clothes fitting?

YOU WILL GET THERE!

[thinoneday 445]

I've been maintaining between 210 - 215 for the past year. . . I'm in year 3