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I plateaued for around 3 months. I had previously been going over my calories here and there by 100 or 200 and was still losing, but now, since I'm so close to my goal, every little bit over can keep me from losing. Once I stopped the overages and really made a conscious effort to weigh everything and make sure my calorie…

The best was when some students asked me if I used to be a model. I should have lost that 20 pounds a long time ago!

If there's a way to workout there, that would make you feel better. See if there are any gyms in the area or just walk or jog outside. Let yourself have a few treats; it really won't make that big of a difference. Just keep logging and try not to go too much over your calories.

I would go by how you feel. I upped my calories slowly from 1200 to 1520 as I was losing, mostly because eating 1200 is really hard for me. I lose pretty slow at 1520 because it's not too big of a deficit since I'm within 5 pounds of my goal, but eating less than that on days I don't workout is pretty difficult for me. I…

I used to go over my calories often by 100 or 200 sometimes, nothing crazy. I would go over for special occasions. I was still losing weight. However, when I got to the last 5, I stopped losing. My deficit was now only about 300 calories a day, so all the little overages kept me at maintenance. So, I decided to get…

This happened to me because my maintenance calories are low now that I'm almost at my goal weight. I'm eating 1520 and I'm 5'7". My deficit is only around 300 calories a day, so there's just very little margin for error. If I go over a little bit, I won't lose. I know it sucks, but you have to lower your goal if you want…

Yes, it does. The amount I need to eat at this weight to lose is pretty unsatisfying, especially on days when I don't workout. Like today, for example. I literally didn't have enough calories to fit a 40 calorie yogurt popsicle into my day. How sad is that? It's sad that I had to refuse the cookie one of my students tried…

If you figure it out, let me know.

I believe in "set points" because I've experienced them myself. I'm 5'7''. If I just workout regularly and eat whatever I want intuitively, vaguely trying to eat mostly healthy, I will weigh around 160. Right now, I've been counting calories and being vigilant about my diet since January, and have gotten down to 140.…

I try to limit my sucralose and aspartame consumption. I've found some good replacements are lemon water and ice tea. You can add stevia if you need some sweetness.

You should get your bodyfat percentage tested. They usually will do it for you at your gym.

I'm on my last 5 too, and have had a pretty hard time. At this point any little splurge seems to keep me at maintenance.

"Did you get your nose done?" Me: Huh? Um, no. "Well, you're very beautiful."

I have no idea what you're talking about. I've worked in the fitness industry for 7 years, and there have always been more women at the gym than men. Maybe not as many women lifting heavy free weights, but they are there, and sculpting and HIIT classes are always much more heavily attended by women. Women love the gym.

There's an online calculator for that. Here's the link: http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/body-fat-weight-calculator.php

I've been stuck on the last 5 for 3 months now. I've been trying to read as much as I can to find ideas. A few people recommended carb cycling or lowering carbs to less than 100g. A few people recommended the 5-2 plan, but I don't know if I can handle only eating 500 calories on the low days. I think I just need to eat a…

I started losing weight mid January this year. I wanted to lose 30 pounds. I lost 25 pounds by June, but haven't been able to lose the last 5. I am at a healthy weight; I just want to lose a little more fat. I've been at a plateau for 3 months now.

I am 5'7'' and average a size 6. I fit in to some size 4s. My roommate is 5'8'' and wears a size 4. I weigh 140, and my roommate weighs around 133.

Just look at the options that come up and pick the one in the middle.

It's a lot easier to lose weight when you are young and when you have more to lose. When you're not overweight and just want to be a lower healthy weight, it requires much more discipline. It's also tends to be harder for women, and of course, genetics plays a big factor. Some people have higher BMRs and more active…

It's also possible you have a minor food allergy. I would try cutting out dairy, gluten, and soy for a month and see how your body responds. It can also really help to cut out sugar and artificial sweeteners for a month. Try adding some supplements and vitamins if you're not taking them already and make sure your doing…

In the beginning, i seemed to be losing weight even faster than what it predicted, but now that I only have 5 pounds to lose, I'm having a seriously hard time getting them off.

Yes, some medical studies have shown that BMR increases in some women before their period. Here's a link for a scientific study: journals.cambridge.org/article_S0007114589000279 If you google "BMR increase menstruation" you will find more.

I'm in the same boat. I have about 5 more to lose, and it does not want to budge. So frustrating!

I've been trying to find a celebrity to inspire me that is a similar height and build as me. I love Kate Moss, and she is the same height as me, but not quite as curvy. Her weight of 120 pounds would look unattractively skinny on me. So far, my celebrity inspirations are J Lo and Kim Cattrall.

I like weighing everyday. I weigh right when I wake up. I record the numbers, and I can see how my weight fluctuates and how certain foods make me retain water. I also can see that I retain water right before my period. I expect these fluctuations, so it's not like I'm going to panic. If I only weighed once a week, it…

Well, I'm sure all the sarcastic commenters are referring to dramatic cleanses like the master cleanse. I've done it and don't advocate doing something like that at all. No, you don't need to do a cleanse for the body to flush out toxins, BUT I do feel there are healthy "cleanses" though, where you actually eat food. It's…

Yes, it's true that losing weight is easier the more you have to lose. It gets harder as you get close to your goal. When I was crazy busy during school last year, I would always go to the gym when I woke up on my two days off. That way, even on a difficult week where I didn't make it to the gym during the week, I would…

The author says she has two or so diet cokes a week as a treat. She isn't defending diet coke as much as criticizing the practice of self-righteous, unsolicited critiquing of other people's diet choices. I also sparingly drink diet coke. I don't think it's good for me, but I drink it once a week or so sometimes. Like the…

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