I've lost a little bit more than this but only a few pounds more... and too have been battling with depression.... do see a doctor - there's no reason you should have to suffer. I've heard these plateaus are normal... I've been taking my measurements once a month all the way along - to help me feel a little better when I stall like this.... - I think you would experience the same - cause you probably have toned up - & this would lead to lower measurements.... I will keep you in my thoughts - go see your doctor - no need to suffer Much affection. Pam.

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling with depression, my weight is not dropping... I'm 5-1/2 months out and the weight loss has stopped... I've lost 68 lbs so far... I join a gym 6 weeks ago, to try and jump starts my weigh loss. I have been walking 1 mile on the treadmill and 10 miles on the bike, plus working with weight machines 4 times a week and haven't lost a pound... I know muscle weighs more than fat, and I'm building muscle.. my brain knows but my heart is sad... I'm getting remeasured next Wednesday... I have always had a depression problem, I take wellbutrin (anti-depressant) currently I have taken them for years.. I know 68 lbs I should be happy, I know... Could my medication be slowing my loss??? Plus my hair is falling out... Thanks for any advise... Jeanne

Thank you. Karry you think 25 lbs seems like a lot to reach goal? You've already lost 119 lbs according your numbers. You are doing fantastic. You will be at goal in no time. Keep up what you've been doing. God bless you. ~Angel 255/222/152/118

If I did my calculations right I have lost 73% of my excess weight?!?!?!?!? Could that be possible???? I used the BMI planner at the beginning of theis site. Entered my original weight (311) and my height 5' 7" and it said I was at 73%!!!!! HOLY COW!!!! If I did it wrong please let me know!!! Karry 311/191/167 goal

Did you eat a lot of carbs on vacation? I find I only crave them if I eat more than I should....I try to limit my carbs to the morning and then very little during the rest of the day.... As far as your water goes...I have never been a huge plain water person, I do the decaf crystal light or flavored waters...They still count as a water.... Please remember how essential your vits are!!!! You really really need them, I know I hate taking them everymorning too, BUT you need too!!! I also never liked the whole "gym" atmosphere, so I do alot of walking outside. Change your workout....walk outside. Start with a little distance and work your way a little farther each day. You'll be surprised how far you'll be walking before you know it. I started out walking a 1/2 mile then went to 1 mile. Then I started a 2 mile walk, now I am at 3 to 3 1/2 miles. I also change it up and will do a walk/jog routine...walk for 2 mins., jog for 2 mins. Thats really good for you. Hope I could help.....remember how hard you have worked to get where you are. Karry 311/192/167 goal