so who do i belive? dr or dietition?

Let me ask you this, you think it's impossible to lose more weight? Obviously that's an idiotic statement to make by anyone. I believe your doctor on this one..

Also i qoute taso, great job on your weight loss thus far. I viewered your diary, you're eating a TON of carbs for your caloric limit. I eat about 500 calories more than you do and eat half the amount of carbs you eat. Try to replace your breads, and fruits with vegetables. Of course this won't happen over night, it's just something to work on.

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - that's the truth!"

First of all, thank YOU for sharing - that is one amazing loss you have achieved... And according to previous comments, I would say your doctor is right and now you know; never to return to those dieticians...

WAY TO GO!!!

Also i qoute taso, great job on your weight loss thus far. I viewered your diary, you're eating a TON of carbs for your caloric limit. I eat about 500 calories more than you do and eat half the amount of carbs you eat. Try to replace your breads, and fruits with vegetables. Of course this won't happen over night, it's just something to work on.

Totally agree with this!!!! You are eating TONS of carbs and very little protein!! Cut the carbs, increase your lean protein!! Lots of and lots veggies, try to limit your fruit too 2 pieces a day, and cut your bread intake! but you really need to increase protein though eating fresh fish, chicken breast and lean meats! Those dietitions need to be slapped!! Just start by making smart choices, look on MFP before you eat and check the carb values of foods!

I actually just realized this......Before I new how to count calories, I just went to the gym and ate what I thought what would be good for my muscles to grow and to stay in good shape. Never had abs. I would hit a plateau, but would not really think much of it. I just kept on doing what I thought was best, made changes and learned as I went. I moved past my plateau and went on to grow in muscle size and fitness.

Ever since I learned how to count calories, there was a dramatic reduction in fat lost. Faster than ever before. I have hit a plateau now and was trying to figure out why. I have came to the conclusion that I will get there. Maybe I'm just to eager to be the person I want to be in the future. So, I will continue with my fitness as I love to do and my body will come as a result.

I feel beter than I did 2 months ago when I first started. Life is good.

Hi there!

Definitely listen to your doctor! Here's a weird trick my doctor gave me to break through those plateaus: Eat MORE! I know it sounds crazy, but eat a few more calories - and bump up your workout. Your dietitians may have been right - you may have stalled out because your calorie burn and calorie intake stabilized - that is, calories in and calories out had hit a balance. Now, the tricky thing is, if you just bump up your workouts without giving your body more fuel you can send your body into - you guessed it - starvation mode. So try eating a little bit more (don't go nuts!) and kicking on the turbo when you work out - you should see the scale start to move again! Also, try eating small amounts more frequently - keep the fires burning, y'know?

There's plenty of discussion of this around the web - just google "eat more plateau" for some other viewpoints.

Very best of luck - you're doing great! Hang in there - you can do this!! :-D

oh man this girl hit it right on the nose. this is exactly what i was going to say! ...give it a try, i almost would bet on it that it works! ...i say this because it worked for me! :bigsmile: best of luck girly ...your doing amazing! dont give up on your dreams!

I'd be listening to the doc on this one. He/she's the one who has done all the years of training. Your body just needs a new challenge. At times I think dieticians are a complete waste of advice sometimes. Never had success with one yet.

Hey there Trud..as one of your friends I know you are doing just fine......you have been losing steadily this year..2-3lbs on many weeks....I think it is a coincidence that you have stalled at the same weight..and really a couple of weeks stall does not really make a plateau. You must remember we have bodies not machines..and in truth you have been pushing yours pretty hard over the last few months...(putting me to shame as it happens)......now as you get to your last few stone you need to 'chill' a little...keep up the wonderful exercise you do...but as one or two others have suggested eat just a tad few more calories to stop your body thinking you are going to starve it to death. You should now be starting to 'build' lean body mass through your exercise which in turn will use more calories...if you are consistently below your calorie goals you will be 'losing' lean body mass which will 'reduce' your number of calories burnt. When we are 'obese' at the start of the journey it does not matter too much if we have a large calorie deficit..however at some stage the body decides its wellbeing is under threat..thats the stage we 'plateau'..and thats the stage you need to eat that little bit more...not less....its weird but sadly it is true.
You are though doing amazingly well..just be a little bit patient and your journey will continue fine!!

I don't think carbs are the issue here. Poor carbohydrates, always catching a bad rap. What stands out to me is that you are leaving 400-800 calories, and often more, on the table. Assuming your target calories are set correctly, then you simply need to eat more.

You're right, carbs do get a bad wrap. The issue is "the type of carbs." You already know that though. I believe you might also agree that a reduce carb diet would help.
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Hey we all have our own methods. In this particular case: she is not hitting the calorie nor the macro goals as laid out by her current settings. There is room to increase not only protein, but even fat, and carbs. Everything can go up. Or just protein can go up. Doesn't really matter. I would focus on getting enough food for starters. That would take a few weeks to adjust to gradually. After those few weeks, re-evaluate and see if the macro ratios or calorie target should be shifted. That would how I would proceed.

I'm not sure what constitutes a reduced carb diet. I would go no lower than 30% on carbs. If that's considered reduced carb, then I agree. If reduced carb means lower than 30% then I think it might harmful rather than helpful... Unless that person went down to a super-low carb diet and induced ketogenis. I think only a small percentage of people NEED to do that to succeed. For the rest of the population, it sounds like a very uncomfortable way of living.

40%Carbs (non refined, low added sugars) 40%Protein (from lean meats and fish) 20%Fats (Good fats, nuts, avacado,fish oils,olive oils) Nothing can surpass a clean healthy diet!

its bs..plain and simple.

adjust your calories and change up your workouts..try more intense workouts

ps..there is no such thing as starvation mode..its a myth that needs to be squashed. there is NO scientific proof of this. you body does NOT can can not hold onto calories or store them for later use..i mean how does that make any sense? later use when? seriously..when does it decide to use the fat stores? ugh..your body doesnt store calories as fat because you dont eat enough.that is ridiculous. so tired of this myth

Perhaps what the dietician meant was that given your lifestyle (whatever that is) you have reached the weight where you're likely to remain healthy and stable without making further big changes which may involve a risk of being unsustainable and which might lead to failure and yoyo dieting?

To say that you "cannot" lose more weight is clearly ridiculous!

Were you consulting them on the basis of becoming healthy or on the basis of the appearance of your body? Because they might not be thinking in terms of you having a body you'll actually like, they might be thinking in terms of your reducing the risk to your health, which has already been achieved.

To the OP, you should listen to your doc, those dieticians sound nutty. People are meant to be relatively lean, not overweight. So unless you have some disease that actually keeps you from losing there's no reason you can't lose more weight. Good job on your progress so far!