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Trying to psych myself up to break a plateau! Pic Heavy!

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  • margojr4
    margojr4 Posts: 259 Member
    You look AMAZING!!! WTG! I also like the idea of strength training. I've actually gained weight within the last year (muscle mass) but my body comp is much smaller (size 6-8 dress size) Blah, the scale - never again!! haha




    Set point theory is something to think about -

    http://healthscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=551:the-set-point-theory&catid=102:jeff-novicks-blog&Itemid=267
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Hi! When my weight loss stalled out -around the same time as you- in July, I went on with the 3500 calories per week deficit for a couple of frustrating months. Then I decided to go on maintenance, but actually I've been eating about 1000-500 calories per week under maintenance and I've lost 7 lbs since then. 7 lbs over 5 months is a far cry from 5 lbs per month like I was for that previous 15 months BUT I think it was really the only way to go for me at this point. Now I usually eat between 1800 and 2300 calories per day, do weights 2-3 times per week and cardio 2-3 times per day (plus a little bit of cardio on my lifting days too).

    Good luck reaching your goal! I agree that you look fantastic but it's your goal that matters :smile:

    ETA a good link http://gokaleo.com/?p=666

    Body Composition: That ‘Last Five Pounds’
  • crystalnichle
    crystalnichle Posts: 126 Member
    you look great!
  • jillybaby86
    jillybaby86 Posts: 66 Member
    Wow...you look amazing! So inspiring!
  • sailinjen
    sailinjen Posts: 103 Member
    Fantastic job!!! You look amazing!
  • hen1946
    hen1946 Posts: 58 Member
    What is in a number? You look 130 lbs to me and absolutely beautiful. Super job!!
  • MommyRobin
    MommyRobin Posts: 584 Member
    WOW! You look amazing! And I looooove that purple dress!

    Thanks! :flowerforyou: I wore that to my 20 yr. high school reunion in June! Everyone loved it! They all said I looked like I was in my 20's and better than I did in HS.
  • MommyRobin
    MommyRobin Posts: 584 Member
    If you never get off the plateau and just stay where you are - you are in a great place. I hope you reach your goal without obsessing about it or letting the lack of progress throw you off track (been there, done that).


    Oh never! I will not be thrown off. I just want to get through the holidays and still fit in all my new party dresses. lol. The number is just a mind thing. I want to say I did it. I don't really obsess about it. This is a lifelong thing for me. I will log my calories and exercise forever. It's not even a big deal anymore with a smart phone. And thanks! This is a great place, best I've ever been! :drinker:
  • MommyRobin
    MommyRobin Posts: 584 Member
    I'm a size 4 dress size. I've never done any real lifting. Just 10 lb. weights with my Jillian Michaels workouts. I hate going to the gym and I have 4 kids to deal with. After January, I may just suck it up and go. When my baby starts kindergarten next year, I will definitely have time.
  • madd791
    madd791 Posts: 13 Member
    very nice...husband must be happy
  • dthreeus
    dthreeus Posts: 17 Member
    Wow, congrats, Momma - lookin' FINE. My wife and I have only been on for 150 days, but the plateaus are a real pain. Good luck moving on.
  • TwentyTreize
    TwentyTreize Posts: 35
    Outstanding!
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    Wow!

    You look wayyy younger now too!

    Fly mamacita for sure :P
  • MommyRobin
    MommyRobin Posts: 584 Member
    Wow, congrats, Momma - lookin' FINE. My wife and I have only been on for 150 days, but the plateaus are a real pain. Good luck moving on.

    Thanks! I've been on MFP a year in October. I've had a couple short stalls, but this is 5 months at the same weight. I will keep going. At least I'm maintaining. lol
  • Bsloop45
    Bsloop45 Posts: 28 Member
    Bump!

    This is amazing. I am 5'4 and starting weight is 200, I would love to get down to 130-135. I have currently only lost 3 pounds. I started on Jan. 7th.

    You are so inspiring. I will come back and take a peek when I need a boost, and to know that it is possible.
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