I don't want to whine....but

I really want to get rid of a few more pounds and it feels like it's impossible.  I almost didn't post because I know I lost super fast and lots of people would kill to have the loss I have.  Any advice on how to get these last few pounds off quick? Do I need to up my calories again? I have been a little on the low side.  Does everyone lose slower when they get towards the end? I have never hit a real stall, so this might be it. Who knows. I'm done rambling and griping, any advice is appreciated.

You really seem to be at a set point for your body.

You have done an awesome job and you look fantastic.

Thank you so much! It's actually not much about the number on the scale anymore, but I am between sizes in clothes and I have some more fat on my belly and thighs I want to get rid of. But I know as fat and size go away, so do numbers.

 Do you want to try it with exercise, maybe?  Say, for example, dance?  ;)  All that core control will help in your tummy region and with thighs, for sure...

I exercise 6 days a week. Maybe I need to switch up my workouts. I mostly run these days. I lift weights every other day, do crunches, push-ups, and core exercises daily.

 Shannon, I totally know that you work out!  You're my hero!

What I'm suggesting is a switch of routine.  Keeping up the running, but incorporating a totally different set of movements.  What I've been learning is that our bodies are very clever, and they will reach a point of comfort with a certain type of workout.  That's when it's a good idea to possibly incorporate something like longer movements (i.e. swimming or dancing) that can compliment your running.  

Is that part of what you're up to?  

Oh definitely! I'm going to do some looking around today (since I'm sitting at the computer-supposed to be doing homework) and find a new routine to alternate with my running.

I highly suspect it is just a stall (has it even been a week yet??).  You don't eat enough to keep a bird alive LOL...but I would try either uping your calories just a bit or just hold tight, more will come off, I promise!!!

Lol! I think I will up my calories. It is right about a week now. I guess I just got used to my fast losing and need to be patient. The last pound I lost was painfully slow, a few ounces at a time. I have pretty much lost 14 pounds a month, 11 last month, and only "stall" 8 days a month around my period. The rest has been steady losing, so this is new and frustrating to me.

Shannon - its VERY normal to slow down to almost a standstill when you get very close to where you want to be.  Just keep doing the right things.  Since you've been fortunate to NOT have stalls I can see how this may be frustrating to you, BUT you can do it.

I think it may be a good idea to switch up your workouts a little, and upping your calories by adding another protein drink, etc will help.  But - don't expect to see immediate results.  The last 5-10 lbs are typically the hardest to get off and can take awhile to cooperate.  You may see 2-3 lbs a month now versus 2-3 lbs a week.

I hit my goal and was losing pretty consistently until then - then BAM - I STOPPED!  Who'd have figured I would just quit when I hit that magic number - then 4 months later I lost 3 more lbs.  A  month later I lost 2 more.  I didn't change my eating either.  It was 10 lbs higher than my Dr's goal, but I knew I'd be comfortable there. 

Now I've gained a few of those lbs back and am trying to get them off, and maybe a little more.