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It was a little eerie reading this article, because it described my experience so accurately. I have been on MFP for over a year, and have lost 19 of the 32 lbs I want to lose. It's taking FOREVER. I lose a few pounds, plateau, and then after 2-3 months, I finally start losing again. Sometimes changing my workouts up…

Same thing happens to me, only I maintain for more like 1+ months before I start losing again. I agree, though...it's a general downward trend! Keep focusing on that.

Yup. It happens. I've been there on and off for the past several months. I'll do great for a couple of weeks, then sloooowly stop. For me, I do best if I am consistent about logging in every day and being honest about my food and exercise...even if I'm going over. Sometimes it's really hard. What also helps (sometimes) is…

Betcha anything it's the sodium. There's plenty in chicken noodle soup, unless you are using a reduced sodium kind...and even then...it might be a little high. If you do eat later at night, it's probably a good idea to drink a ton of water to flush it out. Yes, that may mean you need to get up in the middle of the night to…

These are all great ideas. I, too, am having trouble staying on track. I'm on my last 13 pounds and feel kind of like I'm stalling out. So this week I've switched it up a little bit--and I've also been much more accountable on MFP than I have been for months. Hopefully this will help get me back into gear. It is hard when…

If you are doing all that work, tracking your food intake, etc., don't worry about what the scale says! In fact, you might consider not weighing yourself for a few days (or maybe even a few weeks). Take your measurements. Drink plenty of water. Keep doing what you are doing. Make sure you are eating enough. Focus on how…

It's good to increase your water intake, definitely. What kind of exercise do you do, if any? I find that if I'm exercising more often, especially adding some more intense cardio into the mix, I stay more regular. Of course, then you can sometimes get the opposite problem, if you know what I mean... But of the two, I'd…

Have you tried shaking things up a little? It's possible your body is used to what you've been doing, so it's hanging on instead of letting go. Maybe you should try changing something in your diet--like zig-zagging your calories, or just having one big day where you go over. I swear, this has helped me break through…

Just take it one step, one moment, one day at a time. Do what you can handle. Make the changes and choices that are best for you at whatever moment you find yourself in. Take care of yourself, and take care of those you love. Breathe deeply and focus on what you can control, instead of agonizing about what you can't.

I feel your pain. When I started here a year ago, I was eating "right" and exercising intensely every day. After a month, I hadn't lost an ounce. So, I took a risk. I increased my calories from 1200 net per day to more around 1400 net per day. And I ate most, if not all, of my exercise calories. So I was often eating more…

Good advice so far, especially regarding drinking lots of water and watching sodium. One question: are you eating any of your exercise calories? If not, your body could be holding onto your fuel because it's afraid you're not going to feed it enough. Also, if you haven't taken your measurements, take them now. Keep track…

Weeeellll, both are good. I like to alternate. Keeps my body guessing, and keeps me from getting bored. I just started putting a little more emphasis on shorter, more intense workouts, with high intensity intervals. This finally busted me out of the plateau I've been on for 3 months. The important thing, I feel, is to keep…

5'2" here. Currently 139, shooting for 125. My biggest real goal is to get below 137, when I'll (finally!) be at a healthy BMI. From that point on, it's vanity. I have a medium frame, so I think somewhere in the 120-130 range is just fine.

Hi Hayley, You bother because you will be healthier by making these choices. Let that be your guide, instead of obsessing over what the scale says. I know; I've been there. My first month on here, I didn't lose an ounce. It took about seven weeks before I saw the scale move at all, and even then it's been very slow…

Hi Amanda, The potential problem with not eating enough calories is that you might send your body into a state where it's going to hold onto every last thing you eat. It's often called "starvation mode". While it can sometimes lead to some temporary weight loss, it often doesn't--and it can even lead to weight gain. It's…

I'm not sure what to tell you, because it is simply a fact that as you get closer to your goal weight, it will be harder and harder to take the weight off. You don't burn as many calories. I'm at a point where I'm within about 15 lbs of my goal weight, but only 3 away from reaching a healthy BMI. I've been plateaued for…

Tizzz--just keep doing what you're doing with your intervals. It takes time to build up endurance. Also, make sure you're giving your body a chance to rest up in between runs--it will help. I started running last May, and was doing intervals that sloooooowly increased until late August, when I was finally able to run 30…

Yup, usually 3-4 lbs a few days before. It lasts a few days after, too. So, I just don't weigh in for around 1.5 weeks during that time. No point in getting myself down. It's just water weight.

I got married. :tongue: No, seriously. We are a cuddly couple. Nesting and eating yummy food became soooo much better than exercising! It was blissful. But, it definitely made a difference. I gained 20 lbs in the first year or so of being married. I've lost all of that now, though! Woohoo! I've hit that first…

I think it depends on HOW he is being unsupportive...is it lack of interest on your bf's part, is he actively trying to discourage you from losing weight, does he feel somehow threatened that you are trying to change him too? Bottom line is, focus on your goals. You are doing this to become healthier, and someone who loves…

Well, most days I drink about 100 oz of water, if not more...and it has not had any adverse effects on my health! In fact, if I don't get at least 12 cups a day, I feel gross. I suppose it's possible to overdo it on water, but I don't really see it happening unless you are reaaaaalllly overdoing it. Drink up! Just get…

As to your concern about gaining too much from eating more...don't let it phase you. If you do gain a few pounds in the first few days, that's okay! How often do you weigh yourself? You might consider not weighing yourself for several days so that you don't agonize over the number. And, make sure you drink plenty of water!…

If you burn 1,000 calories through exercise and eat 1,330 calories total, then that leaves you only with 330 calories for the day for your body to function. That is simply too low. It's not sustainable, and not in any way good for you. 1200 is the average recommended baseline just to keep your body healthy, your organs…

Other people saw results before I did. That's how it usually happens. One tip: keep track of your measurements (waist, hips, etc.). That way, even if you can't see dramatic results right away, you can keep track of how your body is changing...and smaller measurements will give you confidence that you ARE getting results,…

It's water retention in your muscles after working out. Drink plenty of water, keep it up, and don't worry about "gaining weight" or "bulking up" from exercise. Things will even out as long as you stick with it.

In 2011 running is at the forefront of my fitness goals. I want to run at least two smaller events (5k or 10k) before a half-marathon in the summer. Then, another half-marathon in September.

When I started MFP I could run for about 2 minutes at a stretch, before feeling like I was going to die. Now, I can run for 70 minutes straight, and think, "wow, I could keep going, but I have things to do, so guess I'll stop now". I never thought this would be me (but I'm so happy it is)!

One year ago, I was at my highest weight of 163 (at 5'2"). Newlywed weight gain gave way to plain old laziness! By making a few good changes, I dropped to about 157, which was my weight at the time I joined MFP in late April. Didn't start losing until June, and have had several plateaus...but I've still had success! I'm…

I have one more thing to add--make sure you are drinking plenty of water. This can make a huge difference in how quickly water weight/sodium/etc. gets flushed out of your body. Plus, it's just plain good for you.