Why are the last 10 pounds the hardest?

I haven't lost anything for 2 months and getting fustrated. My appetite has increased and I can't seem to get motivated to exercise. Any suggestions?

Welcome to my world! Please join me in posting a baby step of 5 min of exercise a day. Your pouch is there waiting for you--we all just have to go back to eating right--no drinks with meals, etc. It is not fun, but unlike before surgury, we have the means to do this now! Hang in there! Joy

I feel like I should have a mini yoda saying "the rules of the pouch are strong in you" to remind me that I have the force of the pouch! I just need to remember to use it! I have 1 to 2 pounds that I argue with each weekend. During the week I lose them on the weekend I gain them back. I have not been below 160 yet. I read Reenies post of being at her 150 mark and am so happy for her I yearn to be there too! Then I think to myself...me? I should complain? I'm thrilled with where I am. Do I need to be a size 6? Do I need to lose that last 10 pounds? Maybe I set my personal goal to high? ARGGGGG From talking with normal skinny people what I'm going through with this 1 to 2 pounds is a regular thing. They do it all the time. What surprises me is that I don't change what I do that much on the weekends. Its not like I"m out there eating a dozen donuts for breakfast anymore. I'm following the rules of the pouch water protein excersize all that stuff. In fact the only difference is that I excersize more on the weekends! Could be its a slump. I do remember reading all the posts of others complaining of the same thing. So Sandy maybe we are late bloomers and our 10 pounds will come off alittle bit later than the others! Good luck and god bless, pam

My gosh...this is what I've been writing about for the past few months. The last 10 pounds. My doctor says it isn't necessary since I am a normal weight for my height, but that doesn't seem to help my brain. Yes, I play with the same 2 lbs on the week vs. the weekend. When I had this surgery, I had in my mind, to be at a certain nymber. I can't seem to get there and it is frustrating for me. Yes, I can eat more than I did, even though I do my best to stay healthy with my eating, I am eating more. I'm a size 6 to 8, longing to be a size 4. If something is cut small and I have to get it in a 10, I won't buy it. I know, I know...I have issues with these numbers. I'm thin, but I'm still a fat person...no doubt about it. If I don't eat my protein, I get weak and dizzy, and I take my vitamins faithfully. I'm so disgusted with myself...I feel like I did not complete the job I set out to do. Most of all, I'm terrified of gaining weight. Sodium is now affecting me...sometimes I can't get rings on or off and my ankles swell...I do have water pills I take from time to time to relieve that...seems to be mostly around the time of the month. It's making me crazy..... Joan

Thank you ladies for your words of encouragement. I think that's what will happen, I'll lose the last few pounds at a slower rate. I am glad--no ecstatic--to be where I am and I have to keep reminding myself of the accomplishment my body has made thus far. Keep up the great work!

ugh...those last 10 pounds...SUCK!!! sorry but it had to be said! I guess this is what "normal" people deal with??? My goal before was like a size 10 thinking that would be like ideal weight but I need to loose 10 more pounds to be at an ideal weight, but I am in size 6/8 clothes so is it really necessary??? who knows...some days NO, other days HECK YES IT IS! oh well, I am thrilled right here right now so that is gonna be OK for today! Nic