I can eat anything (bread included--although I don't) if I chew well enough. I'm rarely that hungry and have been careful to eat the right things. Sounds good, right? Except that I'm not losing weight anymore. I'm tempted to get a tiny fill just to force me to do a couple days of liquids. I really like being able to eat in public (I've never PB'd or thrown up) and drink water without having to take baby sips. For some reason this doesn't feel like a regular old plateau. It feels like my body is used to this and is happy to sit at 230 pounds. But I'm not! Any suggestions? I already lift weights and take about three spinning classes a week. I guess I could walk to pick up my kids from school...

I can eat anything (bread included--although I don't) if I chew well enough. I'm rarely that hungry and have been careful to eat the right things. Sounds good, right? Except that I'm not losing weight anymore. I'm tempted to get a tiny fill just to force me to do a couple days of liquids. I really like being able to eat in public (I've never PB'd or thrown up) and drink Water without having to take baby sips. For some reason this doesn't feel like a regular old plateau. It feels like my body is used to this and is happy to sit at 230 pounds. But I'm not! Any suggestions? I already lift weights and take about three spinning classes a week. I guess I could walk to pick up my kids from school...

Congrats that is awesome, you may want to look at the type of exercise that you are doing, because if you are doing the same thing your body is use to it so hence your plateau. From what I have been told you have to change up your exercise routine weekly or if not you will hit the plateaus. Talke with a trainer at the gym they can give you a more information.

I went ahead and ordered the Bodybugg, I hear great things about it, not only does it let you know the calories you burn or that you consume it will let you know which exercise you have burned the most calories. Check it out!

Sandee

How many grams of Protein are you getting in a day? If you aren't journaling right now, I would start journaling just to get a handle on what your daily food intake is on paper. Also, make sure you are drinking enough Water.

Exercise is really important, too. even 30 minutes 3-4 times a week can make a big difference.

Good luck!

I understand liking being able to eat and drink in public--but is it possible you could be filled a bit, and still be able to do these things?

Alternatively, it might be a good idea to think of food differently. Just because you can eat bread--or anything else--doesn't mean you should.

I'm not really eating any carbs at all. I just know that I can (kind of) if I chew properly. Interesting about the Protein though. It is possible that I'm not getting enough. Would that slow weight loss? On most days I'll have one greek yogurt, fish for dinner and one Protein Shake. Is that enough?

I'm so hesitant to journal. I know I'm eating well and am just so happy to get away from thinking about food all the time. I do have a ton of questions about journaling though. I'll post elsewhere.

Also, with the BodyBug, do you wear a heart rate monitor? A pedometer? How does it work?!

Thanks for all of your advice.