Them Last 10 lbs.

I switched myself to 1lb a week loss when I was about 30 lbs from my ultimate goal. I just couldn't keep up the deficit I was at for any longer. I was also feeling much better (I was 225 at the time, 6'2" tall) and much more fit. It paid off because I was able to start building some muscle as well. Actual loss probably slowed under 1lb a week, but I eventually got where I wanted to be. The last 10 lbs is a pain in the butt, and it'll seem like you're at a plateau every other week, but it'll sneak up on you and happen. Try to watch your sodium intake that'll help, and drink a crap-ton of water.

I'm on the last few too! I'll add you:)

Hi Me too! 8 to go here. It's a serious challenge. I keep we can do this!

Hi all,
I am ready to focus on my last 10-13 pounds. My purpose in losing the weight is to run faster, and getting the weight off will allow me to hit a PR again.

Stats: 43 year old man
5 foot 6 inches
SW: 155
CW: 143
GW: 130

I will be racing the Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day, then going on vacation to NY. I plan to eat what I want while on vacation, then diet again when I get back.

kommodevaran wrote: »

I'm curious how you all decide which 5, 10 or whatever pounds, kilos or whatever, are the "last".

I was down to that weight briefly a year and a half ago and felt like I was very close to goal. But I have a little more muscle now, so I'm guessing it'll be a good place to stop.

It's cool that several of us are trying to hit the same 130 lbs.

Hey I'm going to add you after I post My stats:

SW: 180
CW: 145
GW: 135
5'6"

Since I started my weight loss/health journey in February 2015, I've typically ate back most of my calories burned. I'm going to stick to a strict 1,200 calorie/day intake with light cardio & strength training. I'm hoping to lose these last 10 within the next 3 months. I've read that it's a lot harder now but definitely possible!

kommodevaran wrote: »

I'm curious how you all decide which 5, 10 or whatever pounds, kilos or whatever, are the "last".

For me, I've been trying to lose my "last" 5 pounds for about 15 pounds now LOL! My original goal was 150, I saw that was right on the borderline of overweight BMI @ 5'5", so I decided to go with 145 for some wiggle room. Stayed at 145 for a few months, decided to see how 140 would look. Liked 140 so much, I'm shooting for 135 right now. Getting to and staying below 140 has been such a bear that I can't imagine I'll want to go lower once I hit my 135 goal. I've almost thrown in the towel a few times, but I want to see a little more of that muscle that I've built up so there's some jigglier bits that keep me trying (for now). It just seems exponentially harder once you get into a "normal" BMI range.

I have set my calories to lose 1 lb a week, but I have not yet broken my habit of binging about once a week. My main goal right now is to improve/reduce my binging behavior. Last night I was at a high-stress business meeting where they had some good cookies. I kept eating, and I ate more sweets after I got home.