Not losing but sticking to calories and exercising :(

someone else asked the same thing

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/498106-plateau-hater-so-close

Are you measuring yourself? another way to see progress

I'm not even sure this is a problem at all. You lost 15lbs in january! That is a huge loss in one month, give your poor bod a chance to get used to it and settle down. If you average your weightloss since Jan to today it is actually a little over 2lb a week loss. Don't give up, so long as you are in deficit and not by too much it should pick up - but take heart in the fact that, as I said, on average you have lost about the equivalent of 2lb/weekto date

Check your inch loss !!

I've set myself a 30 days fitness challenge and I am now at day 21. I have been eating within my calories and exercising 6 days a week for no less than 40 minutes but sometimes more. Anyway, after one week I had gained weight, now at day 21, I have lost just under a pound - I kid you not, but the upside is that I have lost 17 inches from various areas of my body.


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I actually DO have a "spike" day. Every Sunday. I don't count calories and I have anything I want and I don't go to the gym (I will go for a walk outside if the mood strikes me). I write it all down so there is SOME accountability but I don't count the calories and this has helped me a ton!

you will do it! I can tell already you will and I just met you!

My wife and I adopted two little sisters! Wow was it ever worth it too! You'll love it!

I've fostered for 9 years but now I want to be a forever mummy, I've been waiting for a social worker for 4 months but I need to shift this weight!!

It sucks that you can be a foster carer for so long and not 'fit in' to qualify for adoption.

Are you measuring yourself? another way to see progress

I agree! Seeing measurements change is rewarding -- but only measure once every 3-4 weeks. Also, pay attention to your endurance levels... are you able to go a little farther or faster that last week? Can you lift a little more than before? All this shows progress even when the scale decides to remain silent.

You situation sounds similar to mine a few years ago. Back in March 2009, I had lost 10lbs in a week by diet and exercise. For the rest of the month I lost 2lbs for a total of 12lbs. I could not lose any weight until almost May 2009. However, I noticed in that time that I was losing a massive amount of inches and decided to try a different size of jeans at the store. I had dropped 2 sizes but no weight! That made me happy.

Now from my understanding is that it's your body adjusting to the weight loss. It was rather quick for me to lose 12lbs in a month, even 10lbs in that first week. But once I realized that I was still "losing" and that it might not show up on the scale.. I just kept what I was doing and the scale eventually started moving again.

I didn't try shocking my body in the first few weeks after my losses, but I just ate my eating plan and exercised. I waited until almost 2 months before I had a day of eating to shock my body. The reason why I waited two months is because I was losing inches so I wasn't truly at a stall. You could try a meal or a day to shock your body but I think it's too early to do that. I waited two months because it seemed counterproductive for me. Now, I've learned that my body likes to lose weight this way.. a ton of weight in a month, then a month or so of a pause then that cycle will repeat.

you're not doing anything wrong, assuming you're eating enough calories and drinking plenty water, 15lbs is not typical weight loss every single month, my highest pounds lost in a month was 10lbs, the lowest, maybe 0-4

Quitting just isn't an option as I want to adopt a young child and to do so in the UK i've been told my BMI has to be under 30 It is 34+ at the moment!

What is their reasoning for requiring you to have a maximum BMI? It seems a bit discriminatory to me.

Obesity brings health issues that may prevent you being around long term and these kids have already suffered enough upheaval and loss... That's the answer I got!

I kind of get that, plus means you'll hopefully set a good example to the kids, however is a bit harsh for someone with a lot of love to give...anyways re OP... you'll get there, you just can't expect the same big drops in weight every month am afraid... slowly but surely wins the race and keeps you winning. In other words, lose it slow, it'll be healthier and will stay off better assuming you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle - nutrition/physical activity.

Good luck.