How to kickstart weight loss after 18 months

Hello all.. I am a RNY'er that has been stalled for about 8 months  - yes 8 months.

I find that I am very good at maintaining my weight at 196 but can't seem to get down below that.  I work out 5 times a week - 3 days of weight training and 2 days with cardio.

I don't always follow the rules - I do drink diet coke again, but only if I have my 64 oz of water as well.  I eat carbs and sugar with very little dumping - but I try to do this in moderation.

At about 1 year out I quit doing daily protein shakes, but most days do get 40-60 grams of protein in.

My calorie intake is about 1,200-1,400 most days.

I've tried eating lower calories - 800 a day and higher - 2000 a day and no weight loss.  I've bumped the protein to 100-120 a day and no weight loss.  

Any one else stuck like this?  Any suggestions?  Thanks for your input! 

Hi


what  I find works is cutting out  the carbs and sugar....go back to the basics...... It sucks at times but it's the ony thing that works..

I tr;y to keep my calorie intake around 100o cals and carvs through fruite and veggies...

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