Help me get these last 10 pounds off? [M/26/209>185, GW: 175]

stwarek
stwarek Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello.

So I don't know if it's my willpower slowing down or I'm getting tired or what -- but it feels like these first 24 pounds just flew right off.

Now I've been sitting at 185 for about a week and a half and it's frustrating. Cardio 2x per week and lifting 3-4x and a 400-500 calorie deficit have been doing wonders, but I'm afraid it's gone stagnant?

I'm thinking about splitting my goal into two -- two 5's seem much more doable than staring at a big fat 10.

Does anybody else think that's a good idea or have any other tips for that last 10 pounds? I'm so close to the finish line but I keep falling flat!

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  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
    If you've hit a sticking point, change it up. Do something different for your workouts or modify your nutrition. You can try zig zagging your diet to see if you need to eat a little more or less to get the ball rolling again.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,746 Member
    A week and a half is NOT enough time to be frustrated over! Easier said than done, I know. I'd increase the intensity of your workouts and/or maybe decrease your calorie intake by 100. Or, change they type of foods you are eating. Just because a method worked for the first 24 lbs. doesn't mean it will work for the next 10 lbs. or even maintenance. This is an ever-evolving journey, IMHO.
  • MeowMix66
    MeowMix66 Posts: 14 Member
    I agree with BZAH10, I don't think a week and a half is very long to start worrying. If you feel you need a change/boost, I'd suggest adding an extra day of cardio, or even a leisurely 30 minute walk in the mornings before work or evenings after dinner, if weather permits (try adding ankle weights if you want!) It's relaxing and hopefully easy to fit into your schedule!
  • TopazCutie
    TopazCutie Posts: 386 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    A week and a half is NOT enough time to be frustrated over!
    +1
  • jabarih
    jabarih Posts: 65 Member
    You can update your goals on MFP to give you a new caloric deficit. I did this and it worked wonders, although I'm like you right now and struggling to get off my last 5 pounds!
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    A whole week and a half, you say? :p It's not uncommon for people to feel less motivated or just plain tired of focusing on a calorie deficit closer to goal.

    You have two choices here:

    1. Change your goal to 0.5 lb per week loss, and keep on keeping' on.

    2. Decide whether the 10 lbs are really going to make that much of a difference, and change your focus from scale weight to body composition.

    I would also suggest that if you are feeling mentally and/or physically worn down by weight loss, to just take a diet break of 10-14 days and then get back to it doing one of the above. Sometimes eating at maintenance and exercising without focusing on the scale or measurements can be just what you need to clear you head and give your body a break.
  • amtru2015
    amtru2015 Posts: 179 Member
    More, harder, longer (sts) cardio :p
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