Please help :,(

First I'd figure out what you BMR is at. Make sure you are under that number.

Also, are you doing the same routine over and over?

Just by your picture, you already look small, how much more can you loose?

And, don't worry about what the scale says. That thing is devious and really has no purpose at all. If you really want to see where you are at, buy a tape measure. Figure out your BF% and your body inches. That's where the real results lay.

My friend used to carb cycle to cut under 10% body fat.

It worked well.

I was 150lbs from Sept 2010 to May 2011. While 150lbs was my original goal weight, I wasn't happy with how I looked. I knew I wanted to lose a little more (no more than 10lbs) but weight loss seemed to elude me for all those months. I was proud of the fact that I was able to maintain through the holiday season and through multiple injuries that prevented me from working out. But, was I happy? No.

In May, I decided to try upping my calories and what do you know? Dropped 5lbs in that week. Then I dropped another 2lbs. Decided to up my calories again just to see what would happen. I was consuming 3000 net calories a day and got down to 141lbs. I learned very quickly that while my body LOVES that many calories (weight-wise) I do NOT like the way I feel when I consume that many calories. I lowered it to 2200-2500 net calories, weight went back to 143-145lbs and now I am happily maintaining it.

You just have to figure out what your body wants. Also, as you get thinner - it DOES get harder and harder to lose weight. Plus, women's bodies as a rule want to hold onto more fat than men's bodies do. So, it isn't uncommon to hear about women struggling very hard with the last 10-15lbs.

My opinion only -- everyone's body and metabolism is different.

Your protein intake looks decent (it did today -- not sure what you are averaging). Shift to more protein in the morning and less carbs/sugar -- more berries less starchy fruit like bananas. Make sure the majority of your cals are earlier in day instead of at the end. . .

Keep the sugar to under 20 per day and carbs under 150. It might be difficult because of the workout routine (carbs are nice energy). I adjusted to my workout routine with less carb, but I was able to do it and now I can't tell the difference.

Experiment, keep the body guessing.

It is possible (for whatever reason) that you are eating more than you need.

If that is not the case, I have heard of folks stalling on weight loss for 2-6 months and then losing a ton (for reasons they never figured out). I read this one very inspiring story of a women who killed herself working out and dieting and did not lose anything for two months and then lost 15 lbs the third month.

I've read about success stories of folks on this website who stalled progress for up to 4 months and went on to reach goal. So all I can say is DON'T GIVE UP.

And, while I know you are trying to lose, just remember that even when you get to goal, you still have to eat healthy and exercise, so keep on, keeping on.

Lastly, I'm all in favor of mixing up your exercise in a major way. Start swimming! Start hiking. Really mix it up.

GOOD LUCK!

You think you've plateaued? You're doing strength training; that builds muscle that weighs more than the fat that you're losing. Are you taking measurements on a regular basis, and tracking them on your MFP diary? You could be losing inches while losing fat and gaining muscle mass, instead of showing weight loss. I would call that progress. Also, you need to change up your exercise routine at least every month to keep from plateauing in your workouts. I hope this helps.

Just a thought, but I would say first stop looking at the negatives. You aren't on a plateau if you are going up and down. You're eating healthy, that's GREAT, you're exercising, that's GREAT. I don't know how big you are but 124 to 136 sounds wonderful to me, unless you are only 5' tall and petite. Part of the difference could just be in what you are wearing when you weigh. Always weigh at the same time of day and wearing the basic same thing, I weigh when I get out of the shower, nude so there are no clothing lbs on me.

Water retention can cause a fluctuation in pounds, but it really sounds like you are doing what it takes to be healthy. Relax and enjoy it, be positive and don't always skip eating something that you really like because that will screw you up faster than anything. When our brain feels deprived it will convince you that you deserve an extra 3000 calories for all that you are doing to keep it healthy, then next thing you know you bust your healthy eating plan all together. Try having the nachos in moderation or have a reasonable serving and let it go. If it is something you really want it's worth it in the long run, that doesn't mean splurge everyday with something not on your plan, but occasionally it's ok. I have a delicious dessert everyday, but I make them and control what goes in them, I keep my sugars and fats low, I had the best tasting cheesecake tonight for 259 calories and still ended up with calories left over for the day. I'm on a 1500 calorie goal a day and never feel deprived.

Hang in there, it sounds like you are doing great.