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Kari, I went thru that exact same thing. The weight went from 210 down to 190 then stuck there awhile. Another plateau at 180 for a long time. Then a drop down to 170 for months. Finally broke that a few weeks ago and got to 165 where I am finally comfortable again. I don't know why the body does that. Maybe it takes a while for the metabolism to adjust?

Samantha,

As to why it can be hard to lose weight, I think it's a survival mechanism that our evolutionary process has developed. I think as far as our bodies are concerned, the biggest danger is a famine, which is why it wants to keep rather than lose our fat reserves.

My body weight has hovered in the 180s or low 190s for at least the last ten years. The only times I've fallen below this range is when I'm very sick or I'm taking medication that reduces my appetite.