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[JODO 2]

I started my diet the day after Memorial Day last year and I have since lost 60 pounds. Ever since January 2009, it seems like I have hit a brick wall. I have tried everything. Walking two miles a day and there have even been times when I did not eat for days . My doctor says that I am now in my range for my height/weight but it is at the upper end and I just want to lose another 40 pounds to say I lost 100 pounds ! I just feel like my body is fighting me tooth and nail to stay at this weight and at 30 years old, it is just not like when I was 22 in college trying to lose weight. I just feel like a failure.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Look at the bright side, I'm 33 and you've convinced me it isn't even worth trying. Thanks. You rock.

[Y's_habibitk 2]

maybe that is your body's ideal weight?

also, if you lose another 40 you will no longer be in YOUR range, will you? chill, be happy

Edited March 6, 2009 by Lisa wa Yazied

[Nearly Done 8]

I started my diet the day after Memorial Day last year and I have since lost 60 pounds. Ever since January 2009, it seems like I have hit a brick wall. I have tried everything. Walking two miles a day and there have even been times when I did not eat for days . My doctor says that I am now in my range for my height/weight but it is at the upper end and I just want to lose another 40 pounds to say I lost 100 pounds ! I just feel like my body is fighting me tooth and nail to stay at this weight and at 30 years old, it is just not like when I was 22 in college trying to lose weight. I just feel like a failure.

I thnk you have done brilliantly to lose that much, well done! You may actually have to eat more!!! to boost your metabolism. You will start losing again, dont worry it will happen.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Anyone who has succeeded in losing 60 pounds since Memorial Day is NOT a failure - you are a success. Sometimes, when training in a physical activity the body hits a wall. No matter how much you practice or try, you just can't seem to get beyond the stall. What you need to do then is take a break. You change the routine, you do something different than what you have been working on, and then you come back refreshed. Suddenly things begin to fall into place and you start to improve again. View these few months as a break - give yourself permission to 'stand still' right now while your body adjusts to its new metabolism. Just keep eating right and exercising but remove the pressure from yourself for the time being. Give yourself another month or two at this weight and then start to think about what you can do to lose more weight. Don't cut too many calories because what happens then is your body thinks it is starving and so becomes even better at cutting its metabolic rate so it will 'survive' the starvation. Keep eating good and healthy foods and reassure your body it isn't starving. Congratulate yourself on your accomplishments and give yourself permission to take a break from the weight loss for a time while your body adjusts. You'll get the rest of it off too - it is just a matter of waiting a bit more for the right time. Good luck, and congratulations

[Kil 0]

You lost 60 punds! That is great! You are very successful!!

I am starting a fitness program for my school and have a suggestion for you. Buy a pedometer and measure your walking. There are several good webistes about this issue. Type in 10,000 step walking programs. 10,00 steps = about 4 miles.

And do not ever just stop eating food. That can do more harm than good. Just make sure your eating sensible. Lots of fruits and veggies. And cut out all the sodas and chips. Hopefully you have already done that.

Just make sure you build up to 10,000. Don't just start doing that tomorrow.

I started my diet the day after Memorial Day last year and I have since lost 60 pounds. Ever since January 2009, it seems like I have hit a brick wall. I have tried everything. Walking two miles a day and there have even been times when I did not eat for days . My doctor says that I am now in my range for my height/weight but it is at the upper end and I just want to lose another 40 pounds to say I lost 100 pounds ! I just feel like my body is fighting me tooth and nail to stay at this weight and at 30 years old, it is just not like when I was 22 in college trying to lose weight. I just feel like a failure.

[Nearly Done 8]

Anyone who has succeeded in losing 60 pounds since Memorial Day is NOT a failure - you are a success. Sometimes, when training in a physical activity the body hits a wall. No matter how much you practice or try, you just can't seem to get beyond the stall. What you need to do then is take a break. You change the routine, you do something different than what you have been working on, and then you come back refreshed. Suddenly things begin to fall into place and you start to improve again. View these few months as a break - give yourself permission to 'stand still' right now while your body adjusts to its new metabolism. Just keep eating right and exercising but remove the pressure from yourself for the time being. Give yourself another month or two at this weight and then start to think about what you can do to lose more weight. Don't cut too many calories because what happens then is your body thinks it is starving and so becomes even better at cutting its metabolic rate so it will 'survive' the starvation. Keep eating good and healthy foods and reassure your body it isn't starving. Congratulate yourself on your accomplishments and give yourself permission to take a break from the weight loss for a time while your body adjusts. You'll get the rest of it off too - it is just a matter of waiting a bit more for the right time. Good luck, and congratulations

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Well said, totally agree with you.

[Time2gopeacefully 0]

I started my diet the day after Memorial Day last year and I have since lost 60 pounds. Ever since January 2009, it seems like I have hit a brick wall. I have tried everything. Walking two miles a day and there have even been times when I did not eat for days . My doctor says that I am now in my range for my height/weight but it is at the upper end and I just want to lose another 40 pounds to say I lost 100 pounds ! I just feel like my body is fighting me tooth and nail to stay at this weight and at 30 years old, it is just not like when I was 22 in college trying to lose weight. I just feel like a failure.

Don't feel like a failure. You did a great job!

[Jasman0717 9]

Don't feel too badly. I started my new life style on January 20th and proceeded to loose 22 pounds and then my body hit the wall. I think it thought it was starving because I have since gained 14 back but was still eating 1200 calories a day.

Well, I have upped my calorie intake to about 1600 to 1800. I continue to go to the gym 3 to 4 days a week but now have started walking at work. Yesterday I walked about 3 miles or 6400 steps and today I did about 5 miles or about 9500 steps. I want to get to about 12,000 steps a day not counting what I do at the gym.

If you think you are stuck increase your walking.

[Nessa 23]

i think you've done great so far. it's very common to hit a brick wall after a long period of dieting. your body gets adjusted to it. If it was me, i'd change my diet completely and change my exercise routine.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

It's called a plateau and it's normal

Everybody hits it after losing too much weight, you just have to try something different and you will start losing lbs again

[Nagishkaw 510]

Girl, you know you can come to my house for a month. I guarantee you will loose 100 pounds...and you know why, too.

0k, I'm off to go look for food while I can......

[DanielParul 50]

Try not to get depressed about it. This happens with most diets and exercise plans. After a while you feel like you've hit a brick wall. The important thing is to keep it up. 60lbs is no joke really. You should be proud!

[Jasman0717 9]

I have been walking a lot, like about 5 miles a day and it seems to be paying off. I weighed myself against this morning and have now lost 9 of the 10 pounds I had gained back so believe the walking really helps. I also go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week.

Hang in there, there are always plateaus to deal with but you can over come them and meet your goals.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Stay away from the party store.