Hi ladies. Seems liks I have been struggling with the last 10 lbs forever. I lost 37 lbs in 2009 and was within 1 lb of my goal weight. Then it crept back on and I am 10-12 lbs away from my goal weight (135). I'm 5'5 and have a curvy build and when I was close to 135 I felt great. I'm 27 and really want to get to my goal weight before I turn 30! LOL. Hope some of you will join me. I will be posting here daily for accountability. For me my diet is probably 90% of my weight issue so I will be watching what I eat a lot.

I've been trying to lose 5-10lbs for a few months now. I lost 38lbs this year, but since June I've been staying at the same weight (thankfully I haven't gained). I already hit my goal weight, but I'm being greedy I don't know what else to do. I've been following weight watchers and stay well below my points and work out 3 days a week, but the pounds aren't going anywhere!

I have more than 10 lbs to lose still but I am still going to hang around.

Go Vanessa, go! Persistency and consistency.

Chichi, do you lift weights? Have you mixed up your workout routines?

Im 5'8 and I have 4lbs to lose to reach my first goal of 154. That was my weight pre-babies. Once I get there I will re-evaluate and then decide if I want to lose more.

I am joining. I have about 10-12 lbs to lose. And my timeline is 9 weeks.
Excuse? Very bad divorce. I abandoned my healthy eating habits and exercise routine and sought comfort in overeating, many crumbcakes and sleeping tones. A few months of that and voila.

So now I am trying every exercise known to man. And examining what I am eating..fortunately I kept a food log (health reasons) so that helps. Wish me luck all.

Welcome all! Thanks so much for joining me. My staff holiday party is in 3 weeks and I would like to be down 4 lbs by then. I'm going to try some weights. Anyone have any good weights routines they do?

Originally Posted by ilovepinkhearts

Chichi, do you lift weights? Have you mixed up your workout routines?

Yes, I lift weights. I do cardio & toning on Mondays, step & toning on Wednesdays and kickboxing on Fridays. Sometimes I will run on Saturdays. Starting in December I will be taking a free Zumba class 2 days a week for about 1 month.

While preparing for my wedding I was working out 6-7 days a week but then lowered it to 3 days a week and now I will be bringing it up to 4-5 days a week. I'm hoping Zumba will do something...but I doubt it

Me me me me me me me me me I feel like I have been trying to break 150 forever. I'm 5'9 and ALMOST a perfect size 6. I got down to 152 and then it seems like I teeter between 152 and 157. As of today I'm 156 so 10 lbs it is.

I do Muay Thai, run, and lift. My diet is fairly good so I'm hoping that being a tiny bit stricter will help. I also take measurements and those really aren't moving either. Sooo I'm all the way in!!

Originally Posted by ChiChi143

Yes, I lift weights. I do cardio & toning on Mondays, step & toning on Wednesdays and kickboxing on Fridays. Sometimes I will run on Saturdays. Starting in December I will be taking a free Zumba class 2 days a week for about 1 month. While preparing for my wedding I was working out 6-7 days a week but then lowered it to 3 days a week and now I will be bringing it up to 4-5 days a week. I'm hoping Zumba will do something...but I doubt it

Sounds like maybe your body has just gotten used to the routine?? I don't know if WW allows you to mess with your calorie intake...but maybe a spike day here and there and also zig zagging your calories may help break the plateau.

**And I just reread your first post...you say that you stay way under your points - that could be the problem. Try eating a bit more and getting as close to your allowance as possible :)

Originally Posted by ilovepinkhearts

Sounds like maybe your body has just gotten used to the routine?? I don't know if WW allows you to mess with your calorie intake...but maybe a spike day here and there and also zig zagging your calories may help break the plateau. **And I just reread your first post...you say that you stay way under your points - that could be the problem. Try eating a bit more and getting as close to your allowance as possible :)

A couple days during the week (either Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday) I don't count points as I go out for dinner and I know the calories are WAY higher than what I normally eat. I've spoken to many trainers and have done everything they've suggested but still nothing. I think my body is telling me to stop trying and that this is where I'm meant to be lol I'm thinking I might have to start jogging/running a few days a week for an hour at a time like I used to do...it just kills my ankle (injured it in high school).

I'm really hoping adding Zumba to my routine will help me out a little. I'm 5'7" and fluctuate between 157-160 (size 6/8), but I'd like to be 150-155.

I'm definitely in! I'm 5'2 and around 125 lbs right now. Would love to be 115 lbs! I've lost the weight before, and I know I can do it again.

I just need to be more conscious about what I eat -- I do great for a couple of days, decide its time for a cheat meal, and then it seems hard to get back on the wagon.

Hey VJ - I'm back. I joined Weight Watchers in August with the goal of losing 15 pounds - well 14.5 actually because I was 129.5 and wanted to get to 115 by Christmas. I think I'm going to have to reset my goal to 120. I lost 7 pounds and have completely plateaued for a month!

Last week I started working out again, and did 4 hard cardio sessions and still just maintained. It's so frustrating when you are doing everything right and can't get any results. I had a long talk with the WW leader and that's when I decided to reset my goal. There is no point being completely frustrated all the time. So I am going for a 10 pound weight loss instead of 15 by Christmas. That means I have 3 pounds to lose. I'm going to continue on with 3 workouts per week and stick to the WW plan and hope to God this plateau breaks.

It's nice to come here and share/vent though and hopefully get some encouragement and give some too!!

My next WW weigh in is next Tuesday.

Originally Posted by ChiChi143

I'm 5'7" and fluctuate between 157-160 (size 6/8), but I'd like to be 150-155.

I'm 5'8" and I am right there with you in that fluctuation...158-160. I hate when the scale says 160...makes me feel like pooh!

I am thinking about hiding the scale for a while and just continue to do as I am doing and maybe only weigh myself 2 times a month.

Also have you taken your measurements? You could be converting fat into muscle. Just a thought :)

CHiChi, adding in Zumba to your schedule will help. It really tones the midsection and burns a lot of calories. And the best part is that it is really fun.

Originally Posted by ilovepinkhearts

I'm 5'8" and I am right there with you in that fluctuation...158-160. I hate when the scale says 160...makes me feel like pooh! I am thinking about hiding the scale for a while and just continue to do as I am doing and maybe only weigh myself 2 times a month. Also have you taken your measurements? You could be converting fat into muscle. Just a thought :)

I used to weigh myself everyday but I drove myself crazy, so now I'm down to once a week.

I've actually never taken measurements. For the past couple of weeks my clothes have actually felt like they fit better than they used to. I tell myself that maybe the fat is turning into muscle but seeing the numbers on the scale makes me just feel like nothing is working. I really should take measurements.