Question:
70 lbs in 5 months and at stand still

Hi again.I started off with a bmi of 43 and was also insulin dependent.I exercise every day .I walk 2 miles aday and swim laps in my pool for about 30 minutes 3 times aweek.I am looking for ideas on getting past this phase..I have not lost a single pound in over 2 weeks..Help...    — Bobbie D. (posted on August 21, 2003)

August 21, 2003
It's very normal to not lose weight for a couple of weeks at a time. You may want to start measuring yourself, cause many times when you don't lose weight you can lose inches. If you really want to get going, try higher protein, low, low carbs and kick up the exercise significantly. Swim harder, do interval training, start using weights when you walk. If what you are doing exercise wise is 'comfortable' to you, then you probably are not pushing yourself hard enough to get your body to kick up the metabolism. Also build muscle, it burns more calories than other tissue. Good luck
   — Susan F.

August 21, 2003
I've been sitting at 292 since Aug 9th. Just do what you need to and it will move. I am watching what I eat more closely and started doing my meals on fitday.com so that I am sure I am doing what I think I am. Also kicking myself in the butt and not cancelling workouts. Your weight loss will move again.
   — zoedogcbr

August 21, 2003
Hi, i went on a high protein, low carb kick for the past week and i lost 5lbs in 1 week, i was losing about 2lbs a week and i was getting frustrated. just do what your doing as far as exercise, because i slacked off of my regimen and drink ur water, and watch the carbs....260/190/160
   — sexysag37