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Slimming down last 10lbs

lkelly0402
lkelly0402 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone!

I really struggle with trying to lose the last 10lbs. I'll lose a couple and gain it back. We are going on spring break in 8 weeks and I really want to feel more comfortable in a swim suit.

Any suggestions on how to lose this stubborn last 5-10lbs in the next 2 months? I really appreciate it!!

Thanks!
Lauren

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    It comes down to being very consistent with your deficit, even if you go several weeks without scale movement. If you *know* that you are eating in a deficit, you have to have faith in the process and accept that there is often a delay between incurring that deficit and seeing the results on the scale.

    I have been eating in a deficit since January 1. It wasn't until last Wednesday that I had any scale movement at all and then it was a drop of 2.5 pounds overnight. I've been holding steady at that new weight since then. It really just requires a lot of patience when you are close to your goal.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    Eat at a small deficit (half a pound a week) and log as accurately as possible.
  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
    It really comes down to consistency. If you dial in your efforts (nutrition and exercise), you'll make better progress. Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes for this. I would suggest that you really think about WHY you want to hit this goal. A solid WHY will help you to find the determination you need to get after it :)
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