Question:
will I lose anymore?

Hi I am just over 1 year out and I have lost 100lbs. But for the last month and a half I have not lost anymore. I have about 30 lbs to lose for a personal goal. I am afrad I wont lose anymore. Does anyone know how long we will lose for and/or what is the longest a plateau will last. I am so worryed I have stopped. Thank you    — bntfive (posted on November 3, 2006)

November 3, 2006
The rule of thumb is 18 months but I have a friend who is 2 years out and still losing. If you have slacked off on your protein and water you will slow down your weight loss too.
   — Sheri A.

November 3, 2006
The only way to get out of a plateau is to shock yr body. Try different exercises, and or at different times of the day. And congrats for all the weight you have lost thus far!
   — crystalsno

November 3, 2006
Hi !! I am just 2 weeks shy of my 6 month and I have plateaued for a month and then I "shocked" my body back in again. I think the body has to take time to get use to the amount of weight it has lost. Just keep up with the protein,water and excercise and keep the faith! D.
   — hotmom

November 4, 2006
Patricia add more protein to your diet through such as Protein Shakes. Also here is a Plateau Buster: #1 - Do this for 10 days to break a plateau #2 - Drink 2 quarts of water a day #3 - You must have 45 grams of protein supplement and all your vitamins/minerals supplements each day (some suggest at least 60 and up to 80 gr) #4 - You may consume up to 3 oz of the following high protein foods, 5x a day beef pork chicken turkey lamb fish eggs low fat cheese cottage cheese plain yogurt or artificially sweetened (?) peanut butter beans/legumes You may also have: sugar free popsicles tea or coffee sugar free jello broths/bullion (sp?) crystal light drinks #5 - If it's not on the list, you can't have it for 10 days!!!! #6 - Keep a food diary and try to get up to 30 mins of exercise daily
   — Michael Eak

November 5, 2006
You will! Continue with the protein and water and patience AND resisting temptation to eat carbs and sugar...and, appreciate the fact that you're NOT going up! Congrats! You've done well! :O)
   — zoeysgrami

November 8, 2006
hi, Patricia, you can lose more weight and you can also gain more weight. Just still try to consume as much liquids as you can. I drink only Water. I will be 1 yr out on Dec. 6,2006. I have lost 108lbs. and still losing but it's much slower now. I still watch what I eat. If, I go out I do alot of Mexican or Chinese food. I DO NOT indulge in anything. I really don't think that I ever will. My lil stomach won't let me. I am very happy with my weight. I'd like to lose 22 more lbs. A friend, Ruth
   — ruthanne1970

November 14, 2006
The honeymoon period is 18 to 24 months, so you have more than enough time to lose the remaining 30 pounds to get to your personal goal. Another thing to remember is that while you may not see the scale coming down, you may still be losing inches. If you are exercising (which you should be) you may be putting on muscle mass that weighs more than fat. So don't watch the scale, your clothes will let you know if you are losing inches or you can get yourself a tape measure.
   — sby949

November 20, 2006

   — Tigs