Up and Down

mcaro05
mcaro05 Posts: 9 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, Folks-
So I've lost roughly 124 lbs in 2 years. Super exciting, and I am very proud of my progress. I am just EIGHT lbs away from my goal. But, for the past month, my weight keeps fluctuating. I'll drop 3-4 lbs, then gain them back, then lose them again. It's almost like my body is refusing to lose anymore, which is super frustrating because I just want to get to the number I've had in my head for two years.

I exercise 5-6 days a week, a mix between kickboxing, running, circuit training and strength. I don't eat a lot of carbs or sugar. I drink a ton of water and green tea. Admittedly my diet wasn't as great last week as it usually is, it was my birthday week and I went out a lot. So I'm thinking that could have something to do with it.

Thoughts? Advice? Encouragement?

Thank you :)

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  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    Could be random fluctuations. Could be that you're now eating at maintenance. Could be that a month isn't time enough to judge.
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    edited August 2015
    Congratulations on your loss!! What do you calculate your total calorie deficit to be each day, on average? Have you changed your goals in MFP for 0.5 lbs/week loss?
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Congrats on an awesome loss :smile: those last pounds are the slowest and hardest! tighten up the logging as a few hundred cals make all the difference...you'll get there, just be patient :smile:
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    we don't know your stats so it's hard to tell
    but weigh everything if you aren't already.
    these last pounds will be a killer

  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Wow, nice job! Sounds like you've found maintenance.

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