For those of us with only 10-30 pounds to lose....

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but how can 10-30 pounds be different to loose than a higher number? Why don't we just pretend that we need to loose 60 more? Would that make a difference? Someone set me straight if you can, because I don't get it.

The potential for fat oxidation depends on how much fat mass a person has. The more fat, the more body fat can be burned in a 24 hour period; Conversely, the less fat mass one has, the less body fat can be burned in a 24 hour period. Thus, as one reduces body fat, they need to reduce the deficit by upping calories eaten and/or reducing additional exercise.

I'm there! I started with trying to lose 18 and now I'm down to 10 (or 9 depending on the scale that day!) I've been stuck here for awhile. Good luck to you all! May you see the results you desire!

This thread! So much love.

Ha someone said that the weight seems like it is superglued. SO TRUE. I did insanity and really changed my shape and I'm happy with my results. I obviously want to go further but i only lost about 8 lbs overall. It feels like i lost 15 though bc of the body changes. Hoping to get a few more actual number lbs off and maybe drop one more pants size. It's a longgg harddd journey. So thrilled to know i'm not alone!

I have been trying to lose 10 lbs for the last 4 years. I have been pretty successful with cleansing, but then I just go back to the same old eating habits (eating everything I want). I just started using myfitnesspal last week, and by keeping a close eye on my calories vs exercise I have dropped 3 lbs - only 12 more to go to my 15 lbs goal! Also I am starting a cleanse next week. Have you ever done one?

Terrible idea

I just started and need to lose about 15 lbs. I work out twice a day and have not lost a lb. I must be doing something wrong. Anyone else feel the fat you are allowed on this app is too high. Is there a way to change it?

For those of you who have lost a substantial amount of weight - congratulations. However, please note that once your weight crepes to near or average weight range, you will have to take diet breaks and return back to maintenance for a certain amount of time so that you can reestablish a more suitable environment for the endocrine system to lose an optimal amount of fat mass. If you continue a chronic calorie deficit, your body is no longer primed for fat loss and progress will be extremely minute. In summary, do cycles of 4-5 months at an appropriate deficit to reduce body fat coupled with a two weeks-several months (depending how long one has habitually maintained a deficit) before returning to a deficit again.

Count me in! I have somewhere around 15 lbs to lose in order to hit my original goal of 135.

Odd thing is, I've found myself less motivated once I got to this spot...I'm actually trying to consider the idea that I like where I'm at. I want to keep some of my curves!! I'm thinking of revising to only 5-10 lbs more and seeing how it looks.

I'm also trying to look at the last 10 lbs as a slower process with less time constrictions as I had on the first 40+. I'm focusing now on healthy clean home-prepared vegetarian foods, and less on amounts and calories. I've been on a pretty steady plateau, but it's shown me that maintenance isn't too hard when you focus on what you CAN eat (HEALTHY STUFF!), instead of still feeling like you're restricting. I'm going to ease into the rest of my life with a slow loss.

Anyways, long way of saying that, I'm with you! We can all do this, but lets not get too hung up about the exact number. Just get to where you feel good
xo

Try to incorporate Strength Training. I am near my goal and I originally had about 25 pounds to lose... The strength training makes a huge difference - your body gets used to cardio and particularly if you do the same type of cardio.

When you get down the to the last 5 then you may find you don't want to lose quickly, but gradually so you can tone through strength training yet have enough cardio to still have a loss...

Good luck!

It's a slow process. Patience is key. I need to keep in mind that I'll lose about .5lb/ week as long as I stay on track. Sometimes the scale wont move. I'm not completely unhappy with the way I look now. I'm 5'2" and 135 lbs. The goal is 125lbs. Most people probably won't even notice my weight loss but I know I will. I've only lost 5lbs and I already feel much better than before.

But yes, losing weight when you are already small is not easy...

Same, ugh. I've only been trying to lose twenty pounds from the start. MAYBE another ten after that, but I don't think it's going to be necessary.

Me toooooo! And I've actually lost 5 pounds in the last 3 or 4 weeks. But the summer re-gain of weight previously lost is not disappearing on my tape measure! How can I weigh less and not be smaller? Also, that arm flab is right up there for me with the tummy flab. It's not budging. And it's more obvious because I have so much less everywhere else. I am seriously looking at lifting weights. A friend has a Bowflex machine she wants to give me. Has anyone used one? I'm worried about hurting myself without supervision, but the budget doesn't stretch to a proper gym.
Good luck everyone. WE CAN DO THIS!

I need to lose 20-25...

Trying to find the 130's but it's harder to find than I thought. I'm 154 as of now.

*waves*
LOL yep. Now it's getting to the crappy S L O W - A S - H E L L part!

Luckily, I'm at a point where I'd still like to lose but am happy where I am and my progress so far. It is funny though - I have one of those wifi scales (fitbit aria) that charts my progress. This month my progress is like: ___________ :huh: