Why won't it go away?

testonbrianannie

Been working out like a madwoman all summer. Started at 130 and after watching calories, giving up beer, and working out like crazy, I have only lost 5 lbs

MommaGem2017

How tall are you and what is your goal weight?

JeromeBarry1

Congratulations! How much more do you think you need to lose, if any at all? The same thing that got you this far will get you the rest of the way.

RedSierra

Exercise makes tiny tears in your tissues. Your body will retain fluid to heal them. If you're doing a lot of exercise you normally haven't done, fluid retention is probably one reason the scale shows slow weight loss.

Also, how tall are you? If you are a normal weight for your body, you will probably lose more slowly.

testonbrianannie

5'2" and I really only wanted to get to 120 but I would be happier at 115-117. That is when I look my best and my clothes fit the best.

testonbrianannie

I have always worked out and been active. Just got tired there for a bit and was only doing yoga like 3 times a week and it caught up to me. I am also 48... metabolism is not my friend right now.

MommaGem2017

testonbrianannie wrote: »

5'2" and I really only wanted to get to 120 but I would be happier at 115-117. That is when I look my best and my clothes fit the best.

So you're 125 now? Congratulations, that's really good! You don't have much more to go slow it will likely be slower. Do you log and measure your food? If not, that might be the key to getting those last few pounds down.

testonbrianannie

Yes I do! Religiously. It's a lot of work. I guess I am just frustrated.

Ready2Rock206

Wow! Great work on the loss. I'm not seeing where the problem is. For your size you're doing very good.