Question about the Point at which weight loss tapers off

[Reigo 111]

I have read many posts which sound like the weight loss tapered off around 5/6 month range but I was wondering if the results are different depending on the total amount of weight loss you need and where you are relative to goal or if it's really just time driven. In other words, do people slow down weight loss because they are closer to goal or because after 6 months, your body adjust to the new caloric intake?

I have read people who are less than 50% to their goal and stop losing even with 50-100 pounds left to go. That makes me wonder if time is the bigger factor and if so, are you more likely to reach goal if your total weight loss target is less.

Thoughts? If you hit the preverbial wall, where were you in your weight loss journey- how many months out, how much weight loss and how much left to go?

[mariamitani 405]

I'm 7 months out and have 36 pounds to go. I did notice that around six months it all slowed down, by then I had lost 100 pounds. I was losing 3 pounds a week no problem now 1-2 a week if Im lucky. I have lost a total of 102 pounds so far.

[Reigo 111]

That's awesome! It sounds like you are close to goal and hit the time mark close together! Will be interesting to see if others slowed at 6 months even being further out from goal

[mokee 588]

I stopped losing at the 5 month mark. I weighed 275 at start and was 209 then. I am 8 months out and am down to 197. Heading for 167. I will make it because I won't give up. It may take me over a yr. I am older. 66. I do not exercise due to pain. So all things considered I am not doing bad.

[Tiny One 223]

My weight slowed down after 6 mons. Losing maybe 1-2 lbs a week. I'm ok with that as I really didn't want to lose a total of 97 lbs as it was suggested. Down 62 & would be ok if i Stayed were I am, but I know I'm still losing slowly.