Those last 5 pounds-Grrrr!

[Simba's Mom]

Does it seem to anyone else like those last few pounds are the toughest to get off, and they take the longest? I originally set out to lose a total of 20 pounds. Well, I got 15-16 off, and I'm really proud that I was able to maintain that loss through the holidays. But it seems like I just can't shake these last few pounds. Why is that?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm at the same point you are....looking to shed those final stubborn 5 pounds. I swear that my body is holding on to them for dear life The thing I try to keep in mind is not so much the actual "weight" number on my scale, but the body measurements. I know (logically) that muscle is denser than fat, so a muscular body will be more compact than one with excess fat However, (emotionally!) it's hard to accept that those last few are refusing to leave.

 

[Duanerice]

You are not alone. I need another 1.6 lbs to reach goal in WW. I have been within 5 lbs of goal for at least a month. But, I do exercise a lot more now so that might be some of it.

It will come!
enjoy,
Duane

 

[the Fidge]

Hang in there!! You will get there!! The last 5 seem to take longer! Don't give up!

 

[believe]

That is usually when I give up, unfortunately

I want to know how my body knows it is the last 5lbs. That totally boggles my mind.

Hang in there. I am working on the 5lbs I gained, from giving up, and then the 5lbs I seem to not be able to lose. I joined the Easter Challenge, so hopefully I will make it this time.