What is going on.

I would like to know if anyone out there has stopped losing like myself. My start weight was 287 size 24. I'm currently 190 and size 14 or 12 depending on the cut of pants. I've been the same weight since January. Is there anyone else who has stopped losing. I changed my diet and started walking and nothing seems to kick start me again. Yes, I am happy with the way I look but I still want to get to my personal goal of 160 and was hoping to be there by my year anniversay which is the 18th of next month. Will I ever get to goal. Did anyone else stop losing and thought the was it an then one day all of a sudden the weight starting coming off again. Have anyone never made it the there goal?

I got to within 5 pounds of my goal in October and haven't lost much since. Maybe this is where I am supposed to be?? I did find this plateau buster recipe on the October '05 site. I made it this weekend and started it today. Judy LEI's Ca'BOY STEW ? 1 can Lima beans ? 1 can Pinto beans ? 1 can Kidney beans ? 1 can White navy beans ? 1 can Butterbeans ? 1 can diced tomatoes (choose your flavor) ? 2 cans spicy V8 juice ? 1 entire LARGE cabbage - chopped/shredded into bite size pieces. ? 2 LARGE potatoes, skinned, chopped. ? 1 LARGE onion ? 2 small cans of mushrooms (or 1 large tray of fresh) ? 1 can green chili's diced (mild, med, hot, your choice) ? 1 lb lean ground turkey meat ? 2 PRECOOKED chicken breasts or thighs, diced --or-- any other type of MEAT leftovers you have on hand. Sausage? Pork? etc. ? 2 table spoons of minced garlic, or 8 fresh cloves ? 2 table spoons low carb ketchup ? Various seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, MzDash, Onion Salt, etc. Grab a LARGE pot (big and deep enough to hold ALL the above indredients) and use it to brown turkey meat, garlic (if it's minced) and chopped onions with dry seasonings of your choice. Drain what little grease there might be. In the same pot, add the diced potatoes, garlic cloves (if it's fresh) and cabbage, about 3 cups of water, and the V8 Juice. Boil for about 20 minutes, giving the potatoes a chance to cook. Then add ALL remaining ingredients, just dump them in. If you used fresh beans, add them "cooked" to the pot. If you're using canned beans, just open the cans and DRAIN the juice first. Add the entire can (with juice) of chilis, tomatoes, etc. You might have to add a little more water, to keep it from cooking out, also don't be afraid to SEASON it. Seasoning is our friend, and since you'll be eating this soup for several days, 2 to 3 times a day, you want to make darn sure you LOVE the way you've seasoned it. About the 3rd day of eating this, I try to add a new twist to it, to change up the taste again. Maybe a can of corn? Or some black olives? Or a little bit of shredded cheese? Sour cream... etc. The CORE blend of ingredients always seems to jump start my weight loss. This is ALL I eat, 3 or 4 times a day until the pot is empty, normally lasts about 5 to 6 days. I also drink lots of water (100 oz +) during this time. Nutrients per 1 cup serving: Calories 290, Protein 25 gr, Fat 5 gr, *Net*Carbs 19 gr (from good [bean] carbs, after deducting 9 gr of fiber)

I'm curious how well you did with the stew this week. I made it and have lost 3 pounds... Woo Hoo! it made the scale start going in the right direction again for me! Hugs, Danielle

Me thats me!!!!! I with you I swear I am never loose any more weight eben though my doc say I can loose 30 more..These pounds just wont move it is discouraging and I get so sad.. I do the gym as I said a million times faithfully even if dont want to.and I get my water..But nope nothing..So I feel ya...I feel like a failure... Alice 285/159/wish to be 135

I have 50 more pounds to go to goal and fear I will never see it either. I am 6 pounds from onderland, so that is my goal for the moment. I hate the scale so much. hugs from down under Helen