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Am I broken?  I am so happy and proud for those that joined in Jan and are down 15, 20, 30 even 59 pounds.Am I broken? I am so happy and proud for those that joined in Jan and are down 15, 20, 30 even 59 pounds. I joined Feb 15, I’m down 7 lbs. yep that’s it and the 5 I lost within the first two weeks, so I have been at a plateau the month of March and April. I track, even the zero points, even the nibbles while cooking, I drink 1/2 gallon water, Avg about 15-20k steps daily. I am not kidding myself, I am so dedicated to tracking that I’m obsessed. But something is definitely wrong. I’ve eaten some my weeklies, but within reason. I don’t eat sweets or diary. Please someone tell me that this is happening to them so I don’t feel scared. 56, 5’4”, SW 167, CW 160, GW 140.  

Answer 1

Try tracking your calories maybe you aren’t eating enough? I know that sounds crazy but sometimes your body thinks it’s starving and it can’t lose , change up your exercise program so something different , I bought a recumbent bike and ride it for 2 hours! Please don’t give up it will happen !  

Answer 2

Yep. About the same. I lost 40 then nothing since Christmas. Up 2 down 1 up 1 down 2. Uggh

Answer 3

You’re not alone. I’ve been dealing with my last 11 lbs for 5 months!  

Answer 4

Change your eating habits. Eat a little more healthy fats and carbs for a few days.  

Answer 5

@durward125 I did track last week and I’m averaging about 1200-1300. My exercise brings my net to 700-800. I get so confused if I should eat more do to the amount of calories I burn with exercising. What do you think.  

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@chainplate I would try eating a little more and see what happens.  

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@chainplate I don’t think you’re eating enough. Without exercising you should consume 1200-1500 calories. So if you’re burning 700-800 with exercise then you’re basically trying to live on 500 calories a day. Eat more protein.  

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I just checked again, I use Lose IT to track and it show 500-800 calorie burn the past two weeks , so eat more. Well I have nothing to lose, no pun intended. I will eat more protein.  

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OMG you arenot eating enough. add some healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, nuts, and ear all your weeklies with these added. if it still dont come off, could be hormones, talk to your doctor. Good Luck!  

Answer 6

How does your metabolism get damaged in the first place? Quite often after long periods of excessive caloric restriction and over exercising, your metabolism can be negatively affected. You start out thinking that dieting is all about calories in and calories out. Slowly but surely you start to take in less and less calories, and increase the time spent working out. As you jump on the scale, it is baffling why your body doesn't seem to want to lose the weight you calculated should have happened. Week after week you start to decrease your intake hoping to see bigger numbers but that never happens.  

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@teraterai this happened to me. I was exercising like a beast, slowed up on the exercise and started losing again.  

Answer 7

You may need your thyroid checked. Also, have you checked your measurements? Meaning body measurements.  

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@vanish63199 I have seen body transformation. Yes, I do have Hashimoto Thyroid. I do realize know that is a factor in the slow results.  

Answer 8

56 here too. Doing all the right things as well. I’ve been in a plateau since February. Grateful I haven’t gained for sure. But I’m to my last 15 and I’d just love to see them gone. I’m trying f the Wendie Plan this week to see if that’s enough to shake things up.  

Answer 9

I think due to the pandemic, you might be under a lot of stress, which can produce Cortodol. Cortisol affects loss and can cause you to gain. Are you eating high sodium foods? I think you are doing great. Just keep going, no matter how slow. You are making progress. Perhaps you are building muscle But no matter what, you are down and should be proud of yourself for sticking with it.  

Answer 10

I’m 63 and I started out slow to lose but I’m at goal now, started in Jan lost 28 pounds SW 142, CW 114. Don’t give up it will happen!  

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@durward125 your story was inspiring to me. I am not comparing myself to others but something just didn’t seem right that I wasn’t seeing results.  

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@chainplate maybe go get a physical so you can rule out any problems! If it’s all good just keep doing what you are and it will happen , sometimes it’s just slower for different people.  

Answer 11

Maybe it is stress? Cortisol is a stress hormone, and its hard to lose. Try not worrying about it. Maybe that could help?  

Answer 12

It will drive you nuts but stick with it track everything if you aren’t already do the green plan more accountable.  

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@torticollis1499 that is my next move .  

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@chainplate ❤️

Answer 13

I'm frustrated too. Have only lost 7 lbs in 5 months. Have appointment with my Dr to test my thyroid. Although I'm not happy about the plateau, I know that I'm eating healthy, so at least that's in my favor.  

Answer 14

Don't fret, I'm down just about 7 lbs since 2017. Truth. Slow and steady wins the race.  

Answer 15

I also started in January and have only lost 5 pounds which is fine with me because at least I’ve haven’t gained any

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@heartbreaking yes, that is what is keeping my spirits up.  

Answer 16

You should get a check up. This was happening to me and my thyroid was out of wack

Answer 17

Not sure what plan you are on. But I switched from blue to green and now I'm finally loosing. Also, while you are tracking points, keep a journal of calories consumed daily. There is a nutrition shop (maxx muscle) next to me that has this whole body scanner. It tells you your resting metabolic rate. So you know what you burn not including exercise. If you ever get a chance to do something like that you'll know what caloric deficit you need to maintain, then you can adjust your points. I have to leave between 5 to 7 points daily to lose anything. That's with Exercise as well. You can also try carb cycling. I commend you for not throwing in the towel. Keep at it, tweak your intake a bit and you will be golden.  

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@goodygoody That sounds very interesting about the resting metabolic rate that could be quite helpful thank you for this information

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@daly7722 Wright Leach no problem!  

Answer 18

You have much less to loose than some others who might be loosing faster than you! Keep going! I think you are doing great (I joined the same time and I’m gained during quarantine. ).  

Answer 19

I had the same issue on blue. I switched to green and started losing again.  

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@croix600 I am on blue, I have been debating on switching, your right it may be time to move to green.  

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I think giving green a try might be helpful. I switched 3 months ago and have been happy with my progress!  

Answer 20

Are you moving?  

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@trueblood43838 been avg 8 miles daily. Leslie Sansome walking a bit more cardio then walking. Use dumb bells and I use a totalgym.  

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@chainplate thats great! I do pilates 4 days a week that has helped tremendously for my whole body core and health. About 60 days I added bike riding you earn a lot of activity for a short time vs walking or even Pilates. Take measurements and track those as well. Keep at it sometimes you might need to mix it up

Answer 21

Hi Kathy! I’m also 56 and menopausal. I have lost20 pounds in a year and a half- yes that’s right! I have another 20-25 to lose. Try to look at the big picture- you are making lifestyle changes every day. I refuse to eat artificial sweeteners, margarine and overly processed foods. I also refuse to call this a diet. I am committed to being a WW member for as long as I am able. I try to focus on the fact that I am changing my life a little each day and not gaining weight. It eventually comes off just hang in there!  

Answer 22

I’ve been doing this (green) for 10 weeks and have JUST now lost 10 pounds. Like you, I see all these people losing double, even triple what I have in the same time frame. However, while I will continue to cheer them on, I can’t let their bigger numbers bring me down. I just have to keep telling myself (and so should you) that we are tracking, eating healthy and most importantly, we are doing this to take care of ourselves, one pound at a time. Keep pushing forward! YOU CAN DO IT!  

Answer 23

Use all your weeklies

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Please explain why this helps? I'm very new here and have not used any weeklies.  

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@warrington8 I find that I lose more when I use them than when I don’t. I don’t know why but I do!  

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Eat more or have a cheat day. This has helped me break a plateau. I was walking, tracking, drinking water and not losing. I started using more weeklies. That helped , lost 2. 5 pounds.  

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@loot8252 a cheat day helps me sometimes too!  

Answer 24

Portion control, drinking water. Just because it says free, you can’t have unlimited amt. I take one portion if still hungry eat one more. I’ve lost 50 each time I’ve joined then when I quit I’d get lazy about tracking. Must track

Answer 25

I am 62. Started on Feb 1 and down 20 pounds. Exercised 4-5 days a week. I am on green. I need to stay within 22-25 points a day to lose weight. Never use weeklies. Figure out what works for you. People are different.  

Answer 26

Best on adverage to lose one or two pounds week most likely keep it off, if you stay the same at least not gain.  

Answer 27

The more you exercise the more you need additional protein and water. I was in a plateau for the month of April. Was told to have a cheat day (eat within 5 points over your daily), drink more water and eat protein at each meal (a small amount at least) and eat that protein first. Lost 2 then 3 this week! You’ve got this.  

Answer 28

I’ve done same— tracked not gone overboard and stepped up my exercise. I’m up 20 pounds in 14 months.  

Answer 29

Up you protein worked for me

Answer 30

I feel ya-same here and now I have broken my foot and need surgery so no more walking. Frustrating for sure.  

Answer 31

The closer u are to your goal weight the harder. I lost 34 lbs in about 12 weeks but the closer I got to my goal weight I was only losing a lb a week :( it was slow going but you'll get there  

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@oscillator. Word !  

Answer 32

Idk why but walking for a half hour everyday helped me. You really don’t burn many calories but if I don’t I stay the same or gain.  

Answer 33

Sometimes if you aren't eating enough you wont lose.  

Answer 34

Doctor time. Check your thyroid.  

Answer 35

Me too. I started Feb 26 with 149 lbs and now 139 lbs in green. But today I decided change for blue because I didn't loss weight since 1 month ago,  

Answer 36

Get your blood sugar checked.  

Answer 37

Have someone else review what you've tracked, they may have suggestions. Not eating after 6pm, fruit early in the day, ensuring protein, portion size, salt

Answer 38

I am with you. I have been stuck for a while. Can't lose anymore. It is frustrating

Answer 39

Hasn’t worked for me either!  

Answer 40

Look. I’ve been doing this for a long time and have lost 10 pounds. I weigh more than you by a lot. It’s frustrating to compare yourself to others. It’s empowering to see how far you came if you compare yourself to yourself. Keep up the good work

Answer 41

Don’t worry I started last August and I’m down 33 sometimes it’s slow but keep working at it! Every lb counts

Answer 42

Change to green, requires so much more accountability in how many calories you eat!  

Answer 43

Yes i just started over a week ago and only down 2lbs which I wasnt to happy about feel i could of done better idk

Answer 44

I’ve been stuck for a few months, losing and gaining the same 3 lbs. I exercise and drink plenty of water. I think my snacking needs adjustment. I tend to snack on pretzels because I love them. Need a new snack strategy.  

Answer 45

I have been stuck too. Last week I lost 2 this week I have gained 2. Started in January and never get past 8lb mark. Today is my weigh in day but hoping this new week to get motivated again

Answer 46

It is very true that the closer you are to goal the harder it gets. I lost 35 lbs without too much struggle but my last 20 is a bear. These are things that might help. 1. Protein at every meal 2. Weight training . 3. Intermittent fasting

Answer 47

I only lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks. but i can feel my cloths fitting alot better. don't give up sweetie. everyone is different.  

Answer 48

Check your thyroid as said above! I had no idea why I gained weight and the scale wouldn't budge! I was working out and eating right! Boom, got pregnant and it's the first thing they checked. Now it's managed and I'm able to lose weight appropriately. Get checked! It makes a big difference ❤️

Answer 49

I put on 5 stone in 3 months with no change to my lifestyle or diet. Turned out my thyroid had just stopped doing it's job. Please get yours checked and keep the faith that you're eating well and doing all the right things to keep healthy

Answer 50

Thank you for posting this. I have lost 13 pounds since January 23 I honestly gain weight for 2 weeks then I lose - Over and over. I am 58 it just seems my body is on snail mode. Some days I want to quit but I just keep believing  

Answer 51

Hmm. maybe stress too? I'd say more water if you can and some yoga. My thyroid is bad and honestly if I work out too much it can slow down my calorie burn . this said, I'm pretty new to ww so I'm no expert on the plan. just on what it's like to plateau ;) You've got this. staying still is better than gaining!  

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@converge Machado dame with me. seems if I workout too much it stalls weight loss. and I take medicine for thyroid. drink a lot of water. seems weird but when I eat more bananas it seems to help Me.  

Answer 52

If you are doing all that exercise, your body shape is changing. also, for ME, i will have more carbs and fat on a day; then next two be more frugal. change your metabolism; make it work for you. Don't give up. as they "never said it would be easy BUT said it was worth it". You can do this. Good Luck.  

Answer 53

I’m 66 and have done ww on and off for years. As I’ve gotten older it’s harder to lose easier to pack on. That being said I’ve found green actually is best for me and I can’t eat 1/3 of my weeklies if I have roll overs and 1/2 if I don’t. So on a week you don’t lose cut back points. Further measure, weigh and track everything you eat. Guessing portions doesn’t work . Hope this helps you

Answer 54

I have plateaued over quarantine as well. I started paying more attention to the serving size of my zero point foods because like they always tell us, zero points don't mean zero calories! I also started looking at the calorie count of some of my favorites, like chicken and was really surprised at how many calories I was eating in proteins. I also have starting snacking on raw vegetables instead of fruit, big calorie difference. (And I should do without so much sugar) Since I've become more aware, I am starting to see a little more progress. Still slow, but moving again. Good Luck, but remember it's a marathon, not a sprint, a lifestyle, not a diet!  

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@cooker Reis Johnson I keep a bowl of boiled eggs in the fridge and I usually only each 4 to 5 ounces of chicken fish or meat at one sitting

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@teraterai Yes I am now too, but before when I didn't weigh it, who knows. When I first started it didn't matter, but the smaller you get, the less you need! Almost to 100 pound loss, should not need that much, and I am not missing the larger portions at all!  

Answer 55

How does your metabolism get damaged in the first place? Quite often after long periods of excessive caloric restriction and over exercising, your metabolism can be negatively affected. You start out thinking that dieting is all about calories in and calories out. Slowly but surely you start to take in less and less calories, and increase the time spent working out. As you jump on the scale, it is baffling why your body doesn't seem to want to lose the weight you calculated should have happened. Week after week you start to decrease your intake hoping to see bigger numbers but that never happens.  

Answer 56

Measurements. Other non scale achievements are also good.  

Answer 57

Hugs! You are not broken! You have to look at your tracker evaluate it. I like writing it down on paper so I can refer back to it and see trends. I personally do not have a weight loss if I eat more than two fruits a day. It is a struggle but it took time for me to realize that and also that My body is very sodium retentive. Something as simple as canned tomatoes in a soup or a meal I made can make the scale temporarily go up. Maybe try eating more protein and healthy fats. I know the facts are points but our body needs healthy fats like olive oil. Don’t give up we have your back and we’re in this together!  

Answer 58

I feel your pain. I take 2x as long to lose a pound and yet I can gain it back in a New York second.  

Answer 59

You are probably not eating enough.  

Answer 60

So your averaging 2. 3 a month. that’s about how it went for me. don’t give up. It took me 1-1/2 years to reach goal. @33. 8 pounds . doctors goal. I managed to lose 10 below that. and it was ok because it wasn’t W. W. Goal. but medication was slowing me down. after I went off it, it started coming off regularly still small losses though. now I’m at and below goal for over a year now. Keep going.  

Answer 61

I need to be on green eating 20-22 points with not many carbs to loose. My body is challenging and doesn’t like to loose. Maybe you need to lower your points.