Stuck at 185 ... Help!

rleath
rleath Posts: 35 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've lost almost 40 pounds on my journey so far, so I can't complain about that! But right now i'm hovering at 185 and just not getting anywhere further in the past month or so. I switched up my workout routine, have been monitoring my nutrition and I just seem to be stuck!

Has anyone experienced this and can anyone help me out about how to get over this hump?

I only have 25 lbs to go ... it's so close and I'm trying not to get discouraged.

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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Sometimes your body just needs a rest. If you're maintaining right now at least you aren't losing ground. Maybe rework your calorie intake and lessen you weight loss goal since you are so close to where you want to be. The last pounds are hard because your body just doesn't want to lose it's safety blanket.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Patience is key.

    Just don't get all butt-hurt and think about giving up.
  • xampx
    xampx Posts: 323 Member
    With less to lose, it will come off slower. Aim for 1/2 a lb a week, adjust your numbers, keep up the exercise, and don't get weighed for a month. See if it makes a difference.
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    I've lost almost 40 pounds on my journey so far, so I can't complain about that! But right now i'm hovering at 185 and just not getting anywhere further in the past month or so. I switched up my workout routine, have been monitoring my nutrition and I just seem to be stuck!

    Has anyone experienced this and can anyone help me out about how to get over this hump?

    I only have 25 lbs to go ... it's so close and I'm trying not to get discouraged.

    Did you recalculate your calories? 40 pounds lost usually means a bit less calories... sorry! :wink:
  • rleath
    rleath Posts: 35 Member
    I recalculated my calories and I'm maintaining, so you're right, that is a plus!

    I'm going to go to 1/2 lb a week instead of a pound and not weight for a good month!!

    Thanks for the advice!!
  • Michelle_dirtracer
    Michelle_dirtracer Posts: 245
    I was stuck at that too. I moved my calories down to 1320 and ate back half of my exercise calories. I lost 6 lbs in 3 weeks.

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