19 months and have not lost in a while

Hello, I am 19 months out and about 38 pounds from goal. I have not lost a pound in about 6 months. I try to do everything right but it seems it has just stopped. I don't dump and I know I can eat more than I used to. Is this why I've stopped losing? I need some input from those who've maybe been here. I don't want to think this is all there is though if it is, I'm thankful. Thanks Deb

I am oin the same boat and have even gained some weight! I think it is because we can eat more, so we have to be careful of what we eat. -=db=-

Deb, You may need to shake it up a bit, in otherwords, change your dieet around. I plauteaued for 6 months, then went to a NUT who has me on a higer protein, modified low-carb, lowere fat diet. I have lost 50 lbs since Mar. 05 and am still losing despite being able to eat more. Best of Luck MaryLyn

WOW!!!!!! You have lost 50 pounds since March 5 ???!!!!!?????? Amazing!!!

Hi Deb! You might have to add some cardio workout to get it going. I know for me when I do at least 3x cardio and stick to about 1300 calories, I can start losing again. Good luck!

Deb, I am almost 21 months out and I am still continuing to lose (16 lbs below doctors goal and 17 lbs from personal goal). I excercise 7 days a week, all 7 days I do cardio (walking, swimming, elliptical or spin class) and 3 days a week I include weightlifting. I also journal my food daily in fitday.com and try diligently to stick with 3 meals and 1 snack (hi-protein and complex carbs veggies...my snack is a powercrunch bar or stallone pudding). If I eat simple carbs (bread, pasta, potatos, rice, etc...) including fruit my weight plateaus. Keep in mind you can eat more than you could in the beginning and the amount of calories your body needs now is far less. Hope this helps. Mary

Thank you so much to all *****plied. I know I need to exercise more and will work on getting this built into my lifestyle. I will "shake" up the diet, too. Thanks again and good luck to all! Deb