Stuck on the last 5 pounds

[RaggedClown]

I've lost 30lbs over the last three years but I've stuck at around 185 for, it seems like forever now. How can I lose that last five pounds?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

There could be many reasons for sticking, RaggedClown. Maybe your body is rebelling from a restricted intake for such a long time? It's always a good idea to have planned, regular periods of maintenance, to reset your metabolism.

Maybe you've reached a place your body feels comfortable at and the quest to lose an extra 5lbs may not be worth the effort, if you look and feel good?

Maybe you need to try something completely different? Have a look at these for a new perspective healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and phcuk.org/wp-content/upload...

[RaggedClown in reply to moreless]

I do feel good. No comment on whether I look good

I do slack off every time I get close to my target weight. Beer is the enemy for me.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to RaggedClown]

Aah, the liquid bread. The downfall for many

[S11m]

Perhaps you could res-asses your target weight? See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

Many of us here find that what works for initial weight loss or to get off a weight-loss plateau, is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[RaggedClown in reply to S11m]

Thank you S11. I've never been on any kind of formal diet but I tend to eat low carb as a preference and I practically never eat snacks other than fruit.

For me, fasting would mean cutting out the beer. I'm sure I can do it if I summon up a little will power.