Close to goal and stalled

[AlanaRN 419]

I am 10 lbs from goal and I've been in a stall for the past almost 3 weeks. I've been bouncing around 170-172. 160 is my goal. I'm almost 10 months out. I log everything and get 100 grams of Protein a day. I only eat good carbs and I watch everything. Now I do work out 4 times a week and my workouts are getting more intense. I do find I eat more now but it's all good stuff that I'm eating. What gives? Could I be done losing? I'm starting to freak out a little.

[Babbs 14,681]

Hmmmm. I'm close to goal like you (either 9 pounds or 7 pounds away depending on the day) So yeah, I'm bouncing around too. But I have managed to lose a few pounds this month. Not a lot, but something, lol. It just gets harder the closer we get.

What kind of exercise are you doing? I do 30-40 minutes of cardio 4 days a week and a little weights after. As you can see, I'm focusing more on cardio right now to finish off this last remaining weight. I'll worry about weight training when I get to maintenance.

I have also decided to add a few carbs from bread and stuff just to change things up a little.

[AlanaRN 419]

Hmmmm. I'm close to goal like you (either 9 pounds or 7 pounds away depending on the day) So yeah, I'm bouncing around too. But I have managed to lose a few pounds this month. Not a lot, but something, lol. It just gets harder the closer we get.

What kind of exercise are you doing? I do 30-40 minutes of cardio 4 days a week and a little weights after. As you can see, I'm focusing more on cardio right now to finish off this last remaining weight. I'll worry about weight training when I get to maintenance.

I have also decided to add a few carbs from bread and stuff just to change things up a little.

Seems like we are in similar situation. How far out are you? I do cardio and weights. I meet with a trainer once a week. I run but haven't been running as much because the heat is horrible here. The carbs I get are from Greek yogurt, Protein bars, veggies. I don't eat any bread, rice, Pasta, potatoes. I've never even had a bite of those. Never had a bite of dessert. I'm frustrated because I want to be at goal!!!! Lol

[Babbs 14,681]

I'm 11 months out. I suggest you stir things up a bit with your diet and maybe try getting a few extra carbs from bread and so forth for a couple of days? It has worked for me before! What do you have to lose? (Except weight, lol)

[Babbs 14,681]

Sometimes a little shock to the system is in order to kick start weight loss again

[AlanaRN 419]

Hmm. I'm so afraid to have any of that. Obviously what I'm doing isn't working. I'm on my period right now. If I don't drop any more after I finish it, I'm going to try adding something. Thanks!

[AlanaRN 419]

Sometimes a little shock to the system is in order to kick start weight loss again

Do you eat fruit? Every now and then I will half of a banana with some almond butter. For some reason, I feel guilty every time I do it though!

[bdcsail 72]

I got closer to my goal when I upped ny calories and ate more carbs.

[jess9395 5,449]

If upping your calories doesn't work try lowering them, don't forget as you lose weight it takes fewer calories to fuel your smaller body so if you eat the same calories as before you have a smaller deficit.

It's not as simple as calories in/calories out, but that is a part of it.

[Babbs 14,681]

@@AlanaRN

Yes, I eat fruit! I've enjoyed the summer fruit like watermelon, strawberries and cherries. I try not to have anything too high in carbs other times, so I stick with the lower sugar fruits like berries. I like a banana every now and then too.

[Babbs 14,681]

Now I want a banana with almond butter

[AlanaRN 419]

Thanks ladies. I'll keep yall posted.