Not enough patience

If you read this board much you see posts like yours a lot. But generally not so up front about patience. "I only lost X" is really a statement about impatience. Not being satisfied with your program when it works will do you in. I was hitting the gym hard at 50. It was great. But losing weight was tough. Losing and recomposition at the same time is a fine line to walk. If you have any kind of a favorable trend going, smile and keep riding.

A carefully monitored calorie deficit over time, will result in weight loss. It's the laws of physics. Few people are willing to spend the time. It's OK to be impatient, just don't act on it. Keep going, sounds like its working.

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I will be 50 next month and needed not just weight loss but a healthy balanced diet. Physically disabled, so usual exercises are impossible for me. Also have developed an autoimmune disease and have angina. So weight loss seemed very slow and difficult. Managed to lose19lb in 6 mths, but then life happened. I managed to maintain my new weight for about 18 mths, but then it began to creep up. One day I realised enough was enough and how important a healthy diet was. Back on MFP since April 2016, this time I'm really committed and dedicated because it hit home when I realised how much my poor diet was just making my health conditions worse. Have weighed and logged everything, every day since, I have currently acheived 518 day streak. In total I've managed to lose 39lbs (my goal is to hit a loss of 3 stone, I need a further weight loss of 3lbs, to acheive this). In these 17 months that's a further loss of 18lb.

I just wanted to share a brief outline of my journey and compared to some, this may be considered slow progress. A loss of 1lb a month, when some people want to lose more than that every week. But I don't see it that way, nor do I compare my results against other people's. Here are my thoughts on these matters and some inspirational quotes that have help me, I hope they help you.
1) Any progress is still progress and however slow, it is still a reflection of my hard work and dedication. My weight is moving in the right direction and my healthy balanced eating plan, has improved my health. As reflected in my blood test results.
2) Given in through the frustration of slow but steady weight loss, often results in weight gain instead. Which I don't want to happen.
3) Time passes anyway, I know that I'm doing all that I can, which is really important. It's been a little over 3 years since the start of this journey. At any point, had I given in and given up, then today will have still come. But my weight/health wouldn't have improved.
4) 3 years ago, if someone had told me that I could lose 3 stone by my 50th birthday and no longer be "severely obese" but instead be a "healthy weight" for my age/height, I would have felt ecstatic. I know I've worked really hard to acheive this and done all I can. With my next 3lb to lose, this will be my birthday gift to myself. Even if I can't quite manage 3lbs in 6 weeks, I know I will acheive it soon after, therefore a belated gift. Must focus on this amazing acheivement rather than dwelling on negative thoughts, ie. could have done it better/sooner.
5) Finally this time it is for life, a longer, healthier lifestyle. It may have taken a little longer to get where I am today but I'm following a "diet plan"
that's not only well balanced but one I can follow for life. Adapting it to fit my lifestyle. Having a slightly higher calorie allowance has meant I have been able to stay the course, and can follow this through maintenance as well.
Sorry for the essay but I hope this helps.

I am 49 years old, and major changes have happened with my goals and honestly, it has taken me three years to get where I am. I keep making moderate changes in exercise/fitness goals, and find enjoyment in the process. Never give up or lose sight on the big picture, things will happen! For myself three year ago whilst still losing weight and trying to build muscle at the same I saw no drastic changes in body composition. Just keep going! Good luck!!

Hey there, I loose 1 lb a week. I'm OK with that. I figure I didn't gain it overnight so I'm not going to loose it overnight. I'm happy with my work outs, (I do zumba classes usually 3 times a week). I watch my calories and nutrients. Sure, I'd like to be my goal weight by now, but I'll keep doing what I'm doing since it's working. Good Luck to you.