My weightloss

bombthecherry

Hi! So, clearly I'm a newbie... and as you can see this little collage shows my weightloss from my starting point in November 2011 up until yesterday. I have lost roughly 140lbs (my top weight wouldn't even register on the scales) up to now, and am at my last 30lbs to lose. So I'm just looking for a little advice and support to get me to the end!

allshebe

Whatever you're doing, keep doing it! It's obviously working. You're probably getting to a point where you need to start eating a "little" more and losing a little slower so when you reach your goal and maintenance, you'll be right on track as far as your eating and exercising go. I've read that it can be a good idea to stop at 5 pounds lower than goal, because when you quit eating at a deficit, your body will put on about 5 pounds in "glycogen muscle stores". Don't forget that this is a life journey, so you'll need to continue working at it "forever". Occasional lapses won't hurt you, but returning to your old lifestyle will potentially send you back to "Start".

bombthecherry

Thanks allshebe, really helpful advice, much appreciated

StephanieE3456

Amazing!!! I say continue doing what you're doing. It's working! I'm at my last 20 -25 lbs and I find that I have periods of getting tired from counting every calorie, carb, etc. I tend to have off days when I get to that point. I usually eat things I shouldn't (I eat low carb) and then I have that overly full feeling that I hate. One day off is enough for me to get back right on track with renewed energy to keep going. I don't like how I feel when I eat sugar or other carby foods. I find that aiming for something helps me stick to it. I'm currently aiming for Aug. 31 when a photographer friend offered to take my "after" shots. I need short term goals to keep reaching for.

bombthecherry

Thankfully I stopped counting all the calories and stuff a long time ago, but I know what you mean! And good luck