I need some help...

Juliechilli

It's crunch time for me to lose 10 pounds. I've given myself until April 1st to hit this goal. I re-joined here 75 days ago. I lost 7 pounds in the first couple of weeks - and began my plateau around 11/20. Between 11/20 and 12/20 I had the stomach bug twice, an ear infection and cold so was unable to work out. My calories stayed between 1200-1600. I haven't eaten the healthiest in the last month and am back to eating clean starting today. I've noticed that I was losing weight when my net calories were under 1000 (due to working out and not eating back my calories). Since I have splurged over the last couple of weeks (granted not on the healthiest of foods) I have not broken my plateau and in fact I am up 4 pounds within my 7. So 75 days later I am only down 3 pounds total.

I have been logging faithfully which I'm proud, of but can't seem to lose any weight. Starting today I will be working out hard at least 4x per week - this will be kickboxing, spinning and weight lifting (heavy) maybe 1-2 times per week.

Anyone care to offer any advice? I have to fit into a bridesmaid dress that currentlly barely zips up. I am also eliminately alcohol completely too. My problem area is my torso (belly and chest) as I can still wear my smaller pants but not without muffin top. I'm 5'0. Thanks!

HollyAnn_

I think what you said sounds like a good plan. Give a few weeks to see what will happen. I've always read where eating more calories helps break a plateau. Might try that if this doesn't work

I've kinda been stuck too. We will get there! Hard work and commitment! We got this

Oh and "Caribbean blue"

Jalyst79

If you are going to be kickboxing and work out more, add strength training. Measure yourself before and then again in a few weeks. Don't focus on the number on the scale, focus on the inches lost.

TC4IOWASTATE

I am trying to and with all your motivations I will get there too! Keep moving and focus on the new year and no more holidays.

Juliechilli

I will definately focus on losing inches as well since, really, that's what it will take to zip up my bridesmaid dress more than going by what the scale says.. I just need some results. I just cannot buy into the eat more to lose because I have been eating more in the last month (not on purpose) and I've gained and/or maintained...