Anyone having trouble w last 20 lbs

horsiegall
horsiegall Posts: 70
edited October 4 in Health and Weight Loss
i am down 64, exercising like crazy I never go over the daily calorie goal and I don't put all my exercise on the counter. These last 24 lbs seem to be the hardest to loose , any suggestions

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  • food4thought7
    food4thought7 Posts: 27
    When you find out please let me know! I feel your pain. It's as if these last 20 pounds have decided to hang on for their dear life. And saldly, they're currently winning the battle!
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    I have about 25-30lbs to go..its coming off pretty slow..
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    You might actually try eating a bit more, as odd as that sounds. Also, switch up your exercise as well(the activities....challenge your body in different ways).
  • DonM46
    DonM46 Posts: 771 Member
    I didn't hit a wall until the last 5 or 6. The pounds were dropping at a rate of 1 to 2 a week until about 4 months ago. Since then, it's been a third of a pound this week; a quarter of a pound the next.
    Still losing, but just ever so slooooooowly.
    Patience is definitely NOT my long suit, but I'm sticking with the program until this last pound and a quarter leaves!
  • kkellam1
    kkellam1 Posts: 182 Member
    I'm with you on this. I got almost to 100 with out any trouble then the brakes came on and i can't make any progress on that last 20. Tried eating the exercise calories (though i feel stuffed all the time) and that didnt help. Joined a gym and started strength exercises along with upping the ante on cardio. Nothing! Can't drop a pound no matter what I try.
  • kimtpa1417
    kimtpa1417 Posts: 461 Member
    have you tried having 1 or 2 days a week at a maintance level? I have only 12lbs to go and its been coming off pretty quick. But usually I up my calories on Wednesday and 1 day over the weekend.
  • Chicka_Boom
    Chicka_Boom Posts: 62
    I'm in the same boat. Your body resists losing those last pounds because you're probably now at/close to a healthy weight - once you're there, the rest of the loss is mostly "vanity pounds." You should be really proud of yourself for making it this far.

    It's going to be slow going now, but the advice the others gave is good. Don't cut back on your calories too much - I've actually switched to a flat daily allowance of 1400 calories and it's helped me see a bit more progress, but YMMV. Mix up your exercise and make sure you keep on working out regularly. At this point it's more about making small changes and staying committed for the long haul. Whatever you do, don't get discouraged - you'll get there!
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