Down 157lbs in less than a year and a half.

justmargie
justmargie Posts: 171 Member
edited November 23 in Success Stories
I have been working really hard on myself for the last year and a half and now I am stuck. I still want to lose another 80lbs and I don’t seem to be moving. Help!
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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    You've lost so much it's hard to even help with the stuck part. I feel kinda dumb even asking, but...

    Do you use a food scale?
    How long have you been stuck?
    Have you recalculated calories as you've lost?
  • FJlove4life
    FJlove4life Posts: 157 Member
    AMAZING!!
    Keep on keeping on girl it'll happen..
  • CILLAJ8
    CILLAJ8 Posts: 99 Member
    You look amazing! Be proud of your accomplishments! You'll reach your goal. I'm down 35 pounds since early August and I've hit a few plateaus along the way. What helps me is to eat at maintenance for a bit. A day or two, or even a week. Then reduce calories again.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Don't freak out......you just need to let your body know who's boss! Stick with it and it will finally give in to what you are doing!!
    Track to the very last bite!
    You deserve a medal <3
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Well done!
  • RunStart34
    RunStart34 Posts: 164 Member
    Wow you are doing great!! How long has it been since you stop losing weight?
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,281 Member
    I have nothing helpful to add, but shazam! Wow! What a change!! I second the advice from above and would say to just stick with it. You have done so much good to yourself. Keep it up! You look fantastic! Set a fitness goal, maybe? I don't know. You will break through this. Just keep working at it.

    Wow!!! :):heart:
  • justmargie
    justmargie Posts: 171 Member
    It’s really hard, and I know I need to be proud of how far I have already come. I just have to maybe take a step back and see where I can make adjustments. I am really good at beating myself up. I need to stay positive. Thank you.
  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    Ok you look amazing and that shirt you are wearing in your progress pic is now my favorite thing ever.
  • QueenBee2018
    QueenBee2018 Posts: 196 Member
    You have accomplished something truly amazing. I know we all feel like what we have isn’t good enough ay times but my gosh what a transformation!!!!! Maybe your next goal could be something fitness related since you are getting so close to goal weight??
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    justmargie wrote: »
    It’s really hard, and I know I need to be proud of how far I have already come. I just have to maybe take a step back and see where I can make adjustments. I am really good at beating myself up. I need to stay positive. Thank you.

    Have a read of this thread (warning, it's long) an you may either get some good advice or find people who can help

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks

    Kudos on the weight loss BTW.
  • Shull_rachael
    Shull_rachael Posts: 430 Member
    You look amazing!
  • Rickster1967
    Rickster1967 Posts: 485 Member
    justmargie wrote: »
    It’s really hard, and I know I need to be proud of how far I have already come. I just have to maybe take a step back and see where I can make adjustments. I am really good at beating myself up. I need to stay positive. Thank you.

    Have a read of this thread (warning, it's long) an you may either get some good advice or find people who can help

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks

    Kudos on the weight loss BTW.

    actually the OP is really all you need on that thread

    Hey, to the incredible young woman who started this thread, BIG respect.

    Fantastic achievement <3
  • CryingBlue
    CryingBlue Posts: 270 Member
    Wow, amazing job! And I love the Christmas sweater.
  • BobbyLively1961
    BobbyLively1961 Posts: 38 Member
    Fantastic
  • ISweat4This
    ISweat4This Posts: 653 Member
    Congrats!!
  • justmargie
    justmargie Posts: 171 Member
    Thank you!!!

  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    What an incredible accomplishment! Congratulations! You look great! Keep going... Your weight loss may slow down, and you may have to increase/change your activity a bit and change your diet as well, but you can do this! Don’t give up!
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    applause... what work and determination you have. So..the body stops losing for a bit to adjust.. just take all this advice.. read the thread that was suggested...and you'll figure the last part of your journey. you're inspirational!
  • sak20011
    sak20011 Posts: 94 Member
    whoa, you look amazing. You're beautiful! (You don't look like you have 80lbs more to lose....). 157 lbs in 18 months is a lot and quite fast, so much so that perhaps you have not had time to enjoy your loss or process it. Maybe the maintenance break and/or refeed is a good idea, or focusing on a fitness or other goal for a while.
  • MCRaddy3
    MCRaddy3 Posts: 2 Member
    Wow!! You've done wonders! I hope 2018 will see you to your goal!
  • austinjones77
    austinjones77 Posts: 4 Member
    Awesome job!!
  • stella7x7
    stella7x7 Posts: 2,809 Member
    justmargie wrote: »
    I have been working really hard on myself for the last year and a half and now I am stuck. I still want to lose another 80lbs and I don’t seem to be moving. Help!

    Congratulations. I think you look awesome. Im not sure you need to loose that much more. Maybe just try toning. Anyway. Good luck.Happy New Year
  • nbkrlsk73
    nbkrlsk73 Posts: 5 Member
    U look great. Awesome job. Just keep at it. Try to switch up ur training routine.
  • justmargie
    justmargie Posts: 171 Member
    Happy New Year! Time to switch it all up!
  • stephiejean37
    stephiejean37 Posts: 75 Member
    Amazing job so far on your weight loss! I have lost about 155, and have about 30 to go and have been stuck as well, but for me I KNOW that it was mental i just didnt care enough to push myself. My goal is to get back on low carb, track everything and dont cheat myself out of the goals I originally set! Let me know if you want to be accountability partners to lose the last of our weight!
  • sbrown6
    sbrown6 Posts: 334 Member
    what an absolute inspiration you are!
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