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How long have you been trying? Sometimes it takes me a while to start losing and sometimes I have mysterious mini plateaus. Have you started a new exercise program? This can cause me to retain water (and thus have temporary weight gain)? Sodium intake, time of the month, etc. So many things can factor in. If you are eating…

I've lost nearly 50 lbs working out at home. I do have a substantial amount of equipment. Pairs of Dumbells up to 50 lbs, a barbell that accomodates lower weights, and olympic barbell and weights, a bench, bodylastics bands, stability ball, etc. I use a lot of Cathe Friedrich DVDs and have started to venture into programs…

You look great, by the way. If you have 19 lbs to lose, I can't tell from your profile picture at all.

It's taken me two years and yes, kids do do a number on your body. There are things that no amount of diet and exercise will fix, but, hey, it's worth it. We will rock our fifties indeed :smile:

Oh and I'm almost 50 lbs down and about 6 lbs from my goal weight and then I want to try and gain some more muscle.

I'm 48 and I've born a large number of children. I don't want that to be an excuse to be out of shape. I want to have energy as I raise them into my old age. I also want to look good in my clothes and feel comfortable in my own skin. Also, I'm married to an awesome guy and I don't want to let myself go for his sake…

Any of you could add me if you like. Currently working on the last few stubborn lbs :smile:

I totally agree with this too. Don't stop lifting. My weight fluctuates like crazy but I've lost almost 50 lbs in the last 2 years, slow but steady. Don't give up!

You might have to play with your numbers a bit to see what works. I'm nursing a toddler still and I'm losing on around 1600 per day plus workouts, but I'm close to my goal and the loss is slow and steady :smile:

I workout with weights. I couldn't imagine a fitness program without them. Now if I could just lose some more body fat.....but that's why I'm here :smile:

I think it is totally up to you :smile:

I'm working on the last 10 lbs--well, the last 9.6 as of this morning. I've been plateaued forever and I'm finally seeing a little progress (my total loss is 46 lbs). I hope to see my goal by the end of summer. I lift weights, do cardio, and eating around 1600 cal per day. Any lower and it will trigger binging for me.

Hi there! I'm also plateaued with the last 10-ish lbs after a 45 lb loss. I injured my knee last March which threw me into a depression and a panic because I couldn't work out the way I wanted to ( at least where cardio and leg work were concerned--I could still do upper body weight work )This lead to overheating, binging…

I got a 34, but it was hard to answer some of the questions. Some days are better than others.

I would like to join :)

Great job!

I workout about 6 days a week for about an hour a day give or take. Half of that time is spent lifting and half of that time is spent on various kinds of cardio....however, I'm recovering from a knee injury, so my cardio time is now spent on the stationary bike and doing PT--sniff :( . I change up my rotations every 4…

The last 10 lbs! This is exactly what I'm struggling with. I gained 80 (yes you read that right) with my last baby and I've lost all of it, but the last 8-10. I just can't seem to motivate myself to be as disciplined as I should. I workout regularly and love it, but food is my weakness. I just need to knuckle down and get…

Thank you :)

I'm in exactly the same boat. I've lost over 40 lbs, but now I'm just stuck. Looking for accountability :)

Not new to MFP, but new to the forums. Anyone can add me :)

Hi--I'm new to the forums, but I also have lifted through my entire weight loss 40 plus lbs so far. I love how it feels and having muscle tone. So my vote would be yes--do it!

Hi I've been using Myfitnesspal on my ipad and did not realize that there was a community which I discovered when I used the desktop version today. Anyhoo, I've lost a bunch of weight on my own, but I've totally stalled for the last few months and would love some accountability. I will join, if there is still room. Thanks…