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kaylaaah88

Maybe, instead of eating two meals a day, you should focus on 3 with two snacks. I find that if I eat 3 smaller meals, mostly comprised of a protein and vegetables, and 2 snacks, like an apple and cheese or carrots, then throughout the day I'm not hungry and I also eat less when I do sit down to a meal. At first it was difficult, as I've been eating whatever I want for quite a while now, but it has become easier and now I also feel better.

Also, are you varying your exercising? Sometimes if you consistently do the same thing, you can plateau. I try to switch it up. Some days I run at intervals, each week increasing (First week, Run 1 minute/Walk 2, Second Week Run 2/Walk 2, etc). I do the same on the elliptical, with different interval resistances. I also do some yoga a couple days a week while others I complete an aerobics workout.

I've been struggling with weight loss for a number of years now and what I do know is that giving up doesn't help. Even if I'm struggling to drop another pound and the scale doesn't move, at least I feel better about myself knowing that I tried. You can do it! Just don't give up.

Lalalindaloo

Hey, so I'm a little taller than you and was a little heavier (5'2", 185). I had a slow start, wasn't on here yet, but mine eventually kicked in and I have lost around 50 lbs.

This thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1 on calorie counting and logging accurately really helped me.

One of the responses earlier said 89% patience and I have found that to be true! Good losing! (Because luck really isn't much of it.)

lisi79

Have you tried looking at what your eating? Salt contents? Carbs? Etc. it makes a difference for me....

maram29

jonjhayden wrote: »

I think it is so important to include exercise. Yes, it IS the deficit that counts for WEIGHT loss, but with exercise (including strength training) you will maintain or even build muscle. While the muscle will put on weight from its mass, it will also help raise your resting metabolic rate. This means you will burn more calories and hence lose even more fat. Really isn't the focus on losing weight a little misplaced? The true goal is to lose fat and (usually) in the process lose weight. BUT would you prefer to lose more weight but have excess fat on your body or lose more fat but weigh a little more because you gained some lean muscle?

I would encourage you to get an hour of cardio everyday and to strength train 3 days each week. If you want some good reading, get "Where Did All The Fat Go?" by Dr. Robert Huizenga.

maram29

I agree with Jon. Also, exercising gives you so many nsv along the way...it will help you through those times when the scale just isn't cooperating. You'll feel better physically, and feel the improvement in your body from the inside out. Find an exercise you like to do, whether you are a social person and want to join a class, or you like your alone time and a walk around your town with your favorite music is more your speed...try some things out and see how they go. Blessings and good luck in your journey.

charlotte66

I agree with adding in exercise you will feel amazing for it! I did the 30 day shred a few months ago and didn't lose a single lb but I lost so many inches it was brilliant! try eating more than 2 meals a day even a small snack between lunch and dinner. don't get disheartened just yet, ive been juggling the same lbs up and down since august but im not giving up the scale is not the be all and end all take measurements progress pictures good luck.

red0801

WELCOME!!

aniqa109

Thanks all for the great advice! I love dancing and have started exercising again at home. I agree i shouldnt focus on the scale.
Ive realised a few places i was making mistakes
As i wasnt using food scale and yesterday when i weighed i realised i was using the wrong food entry and my food was double the amount of calories i had logged.
so hopefully with my new knwledge and in corporating of exercise i should soon start losing!

justbeachy33

I know a lot of people say it's as simple as calories in-calories out but I've noticed when I eat too much low-fat processed foods, I won't lose any weight even if I stay within my calories and exercise. Recently, I watched the documentary Fed Up (amazon prime instant video) and it all made sense. I try to eat as little processed foods as possible and am watching the sugar. Example - When you are trying to lose weight you tend to eat a lot of salads - only to have the low-fat salad dressing ruin your day. Tons of sugar. Now I make my own salad dressing and cut the oil in half. Tons of other foods are disguised as "healthy" but the sugar is outta control! That movie was eye opening. Good luck!

socalkay

Try lowering your calories a little (100 cals) for a few weeks and see where that gets you. I am 5'2" and started at 165 lbs as well. I had to go down to 1200 to lose. I'm not saying that's the issue for you but it might be worth a try. The calculators give you a place to start but you may need to adjust the calories to make it work for you. Don't go below 1000 calories to insure your health (you will get a warning from MFP if you do).

VeryKatie

Take your measurements now and then again in 2 months You'll be glad you did!

TheFitHooker

Everybody loses at their own pace, just because at my biggest I could lose 10 lbs in 1 month, doesn't mean that bob is going to as well. It has a lot to do with how much you have to lose. You said 50 lbs to lose, when I reached that 50 lb mark to lose, it started to get harder. I'm 8 lbs shy of my smallest weight, and these last 8 lbs are so hard to lose. I have been between 130-127 for 4 months now, I can't seem to move passed it, but the key is, if it's not working, if you aren't seeing changes, try to change things up. You might not be eating enough, you might be eating too much, are you working out? You could be building muscle, take pictures, use a tape measure, I find if I'm not losing it on the scale I'm probably losing it on a tape measure.

Just an FYI, I am 5'1.5 and at my biggest I was 250 lbs, so the first 10 for me was probably water weight. Watch your sodium intake.

amcevers

You are short so the scale won't move as fast as it does for taller people. Keep in mind that 5lbs. Goes a long way on your frame. Taller people can't even notice a 5 lb. loss.