Never though I’d say this but struggling a lot

hoops1888
hoops1888 Posts: 95 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi MfPers

You’ve probably seen me post before about hitting a plateau! This happened about 3-4 months ago and I’ve struggled to get below a certain weight (I’m still 1st 5lbs away from a healthy weight.

I feel like nothing is working to get this weight loss kickstarted again - I did so well for the first 10 months and lost two stone. I feel like I can’t see the point in watching what I eat or exercising because nothing is happening.

Any suggestions on what worked for others at a plateau and what you suspect was causing it?

Driving me INSANE :(

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  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,540 Member
    Are you counting calories. Are you keeping a food diary. I did pretty well watching what I ate. I lost about 65 lbs like that.

    But to lose the next 35 lbs I had to count and track my intake. If you are already counting calories and using a food scale, do an experiment and cut some calories for a few weeks and see what happens.
  • pierinifitness
    pierinifitness Posts: 2,226 Member
    @hoops1888, this is a wonderful time for you to practice improving your patience and perseverance. Stick with it, double down your efforts and watch your miracle unfold before your very eyes and your scale.
  • hoops1888
    hoops1888 Posts: 95 Member
    Thanks guys.

    I think it’s time to have a serious look at my logging and double check measurement for condiments etc because I’m sure a tablespoon becomes 1.5 or 2.

    I’m also unsure as well about my Fitbit, I hope it’s not over estimating calories or anything. I do have it set to being sensitive e.g. said I have it on my right (dominant) hand but wear it on my left wrist, and have negative calories enabled also.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10697068/how-i-stopped-kidding-myself/p1
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