The dreaded LAST 10lbs!

arunchick
arunchick Posts: 17 Member
in Motivation and Support
I don't even know where to start with this. I've been here MANY times before! I seem to get so close and then things just fall apart and I GAIN(almost everything I've lost)! This time needs to be different. The last 10lbs are truly the hardest for me. My new plan is to not give up and get used to be uncomfortable with my workouts. As the old saying goes if it doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you!

Anyone else up for that stubborn LAST 10lbs loss? I could use some friends to help on this journey! I know it won't be easy and it may take some time but this is the time to push through!

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  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    when you say last ten what weight did you start from, how long has the diet been? They are the hardest for everyone id think.

    Of it were my plan then id :smile:
    1 Commit
    2 Tighten my logging
    3 Manage my expectations, maybe .5lb a week.
    4. then consider a contribution from exercise, dont go overboard.
  • arunchick
    arunchick Posts: 17 Member
    I've lost about 30lbs. And you are right the last 10lbs are the hardest for everyone! I like your plan! The only thing for me is that I think I'm a little too comfortable with my workouts, they need to be a little higher in intensity...well some do not all of them, just to generate a bigger burn!
  • taniabs24
    taniabs24 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, Arunchick,

    First of all, congrats on being so close to your goal! I've lost, put on, lost then put on many times that stubborn weight I hope to have lost forever, so I know exactly what you are going through.

    At the start of May 2015 (a little over 3 weeks ago), I got so tired of yo-yoing (I lost 45lb at the that stage, the last 17lb to go!), I was physically and mentally exhausted with the whole weight loss thing and just going to throw in the towel. Then a friend gave me some advice: find an exercise that you like and eat right, don't go on a diet!

    After trying a couple of exercises, I took up jogging, 20 min slow jog, burns about 150-200 calories a day, 4-5 times a week. Then I sticked to 1200 cal/day food intake + whatever extra jogging gives me. I lost 11lb so far, only 6 to go! I plan to achieve that in the next 3 weeks. I'm more chilled now, because I know it's something enjoyable and works for me, I don't worry about losing motivation, because fits perfectly in my life. I hope this philosophy helps you too. Should you be interested, here's what I have in a day, but I'm 5ft4 and rather slim now. :blush:

    brekkie: 2 slices of toast with peanut butter and tea with milk, then 0.8 Cup of rice each for lunch and dinner. I make stir fry to go with the meals (go easy on the sauce, stick to lean meat and lots of veg). Then a banana and/or apple during the day. I will have some nuts or a strip of chocolate if I want to. Overall the goal is to try to stick to 1200cal, I don't worry myself too much if I'm 100-200cal over in a day, it's abysmal in the grand scheme of things.

    May the motivation be with you! You can do it!

  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Assuming you have dealt with 1-3 and thats a very big assumption, then its ok to get a contribution from exercise as long as you are sensible and cna avoid the pitfalls.

    Do soemthing you enjoy.
    Consider classes as they add variety,
    if its straight cardio then more intense can be hit like or just going longer and faster. record your times and make sure you beat it the following week (within reason). I have done this throughout my journey and have made progress in speed and endurance. I make the effort to push and dont slack because its pointless, I know when its healthy pushing and wont overdo it. Keep going at it for progress and fitness will come it just you making the effort.

    I assume you understand just how much exercise is required to bun calories, never mind eating back and adequate fueling. If you arent pushing then its up to you to change. Intensity isnt always the answer, cchanging the type of exercise uses different muscles or changing duration are alternatives for a bigger burn.

    How much exercise are you doing and how big are the burns?

    Lifting is based on pushing yourself for progression.
  • arunchick
    arunchick Posts: 17 Member
    Maybe a little more background is required. I am an avid runner. Finished my first full marathon last year. This winter has just been horrible for training so I fell off the wagon big time. Once I couldn't get out to run, it threw me into a tailspin....bad eating...very little cardio....very little anything!

    Even just training for my full marathon, I found it a difficult balance to fuel properly for my runs and still lose weight. Those last 10lbs seemed to hang on as it was necessary for the long distances I was running. I should also add that I do strength train twice a week.(but I do need to up my weights)

    Currently though, I am just really getting back into the swing of things with my running. They are no where near the pace/distance I was running last summer/fall. My runs now are at a comfortable pace but I need to either step up the pace for one or two runs per week or instead, add in a HITT workout once a week. I should also add that I run 3 times per week. I'm not looking to overdo it though, I'd be happy if I could get this 10lbs off by the end of summer/fall really. There is nothing fast about weightloss...LOL!

    And Congrats to both you and Taniabs24 on your success! I do appreciate all of the advice! Reading a ton about getting over plateau's and seeking all the info I can!
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Some things I talk about others im a bit coy. I completely understand the frustration of the last bit of weight. I also understand the so near yet so far. If you know your own body, then your na adult and can control what happens. It is possible to work really hard and intense, but not everyone can do it. I know from experience how much effort it takes to make a difference with a calorie burn. Sometimes it just gets boring so you cna attack it, thats what ive done. im fine with it. Start with your logging first though.

    If you are recording your times then consider beating your targets or even breaking runs up into mini runs. I feel uncomfy if I feel im slacking, so I dont. If all you are doing for cardio is running, then try a different form of cardio with different challenges. If i choose to then I cna make the scale move, but I know the effort it takes and its being confident enough to make it stick.
  • arunchick
    arunchick Posts: 17 Member
    I agree! Logging will be key as well. I've been using my food scale but after reading your last post realized I hadn't been weighing everything. That could explain a lot! I am dedicated to getting the job done! I've also busted out some of my old P90X DVD's so I'll be adding more variety to my routine. I do appreciate your posts. It has helped me to reevaluate what I'm doing. I feel confident that I can do this!

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