HELP..LAST 10 LBS ARE PESKY!

SoySalva
SoySalva Posts: 136 Member
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I need to lose 10 more pounds to reach the goal I set for myself when I started this quest! Why is it so hard to lose last pounds? I have gone down 69 lbs and I truely want to reach my goal.....any suggestions?

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  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    I am in the same boat as you. Lost 112 and been plateaued for 4 months and at the last 10 pounds. I always heard the last 10 were the hardest and it is so true.
  • niknak0508
    niknak0508 Posts: 425 Member
    I'm with ya!! I've lost 105lbs and I am trying at my last 10. I keep fluctuating between 148 and 150! My ultimate goal is 140! I guess if I stay this weight and keep losing inches I will accept that!
  • squishycow7
    squishycow7 Posts: 820 Member
    gahhh I have 6 more to go, succcchhhh slow progress.

    I've heard bumping your calories (like, set your goals to lose .5lbs a week) can help coax it off. that's what I'm trying now, but it's a little soon to tell.... lost 2lbs this way but it's taken quite a long time.


    edit to add - do a forum search for plateau busting :)
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    A group you might like:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/499-not-that-heavy-girls
  • CynthiaCollin
    CynthiaCollin Posts: 406 Member
    I am there with you ladies ! I lost 49lbs and I only have 10 to go and I have been stuck, I am trying a new stradgegy this week. If it doesn't work one way, try an other. Perhaps we alll need to change it up abit and surprise our bodies with changes it might like. That is my goal. A change in direction. Let's hope this is the one to get me to the next level. You have all done so well and we have accomplished much....but we are at the end and we are going to have to dig deep within ourrselves and push even harder to get there. You have all worked so hard and it has paid off, you are all beautiful and healthy and inspirations. :)
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
    Your body will be less eager to give up body fat as your body fat decreases. Keep eating at a calorie defecit & be patient. Also watch things like sodium which can cause water retention as this may hide your fat loss.
  • SoySalva
    SoySalva Posts: 136 Member
    I've heard upping calories can help but I am afraid to do it....silly me I guess! Maybe I will give it a try to see what happens....thanx guys for your input...I appreciated and let me tell you....YOU ARE ALL MY HEROES....CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS!
  • SoySalva
    SoySalva Posts: 136 Member
    thank you!!

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