Going Nutty
By Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (53530)
United States
August 24, 2025 9:21am CST
I need some help. I have been bouncing 2 pounds around for three weeks. I can’t get the scales to drop. I am eating a low carb diet. Walking at least 10,000 steps most days. Drinking plenty of water. Counting my calories and getting plenty of protein. Any suggestions on how to get the scales going down again ? I have found it much harder to lose weight now than when I was younger.
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@AmbiePam (104305)
• United States
24 Aug
It stinks that our metabolism slows down so much as we age. Mine sure did.
When is the last time you’ve been to the doctor just for a routine check for like your thyroid and/or hormones? Something might be off in that way which could affect weight loss. A slight adjustment might solve the issue.
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@AmbiePam (104305)
• United States
25 Aug
@Tampa_girl7 Now, don’t make me come down there and take you myself!
We know you’re doing everything any doctor could want you to, so it’s probably nothing you can’t take care of without being pointed in the right direction.
We know you’re doing everything any doctor could want you to, so it’s probably nothing you can’t take care of without being pointed in the right direction.1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (197496)
• United States
24 Aug
You are doing alot. Are you eating enough? Sometimes if your calories are too low it can prevent weight loss as the body goes into starvation mode. It sounds like your body has adjusted to your routine, so maybe you need to vary it a bit like speedwalking, regular walking etc. It has a name..interval training maybe? I am not sure. Plateau's suck.
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@snowy22315 (197496)
• United States
24 Aug
@Tampa_girl7 What did you do last time you were suck?
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@Tampa_girl7 (53530)
• United States
25 Aug
@snowy22315 I don’t remember.
I know my son can tell me. I will ask him.
I know my son can tell me. I will ask him.1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (53530)
• United States
24 Aug
I have had this happen before. I will get them moving again. I just really don’t have much patience.
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@celticeagle (180578)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Aug
When I was dieting I hated it when I would reach a plateau. Hated it. Maybe some fiber will help.
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@celticeagle (180578)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Aug
@Tampa_girl7 .......Sometimes that is just the boost your body needs to get rid of some added bulk.
@Tampa_girl7 (53530)
• United States
24 Aug
I feel like I get a good bit of fiber, but maybe not.
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@DaddyEvil (160026)
• United States
24 Aug
You're doing the same things I'm doing. My doctor is pleased with the weight I've dropped this summer. I'm happy to see my weight going down, too.
I lost 20 lbs in June, 13 lbs in July and, so far 7 lbs in August. (Pretty asked me to step on the scales last week.) I hope I lose more than that total this month.
I hope somebody can help you lose that two pounds.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53530)
• United States
24 Aug
Way to go. I know that it is a good feeling.
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@DaddyEvil (160026)
• United States
26 Aug
@Tampa_girl7 Thanks! I was trying to lose weight for several months and nothing was happening. My doctor started me on shots for diabetes and the weight started dropping off. 
@Tampa_girl7 (53530)
• United States
25 Aug
Same here. I tried intermittent fasting a few years ago.
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@LindaOHio (203496)
• United States
25 Aug
You seem to be doing all the right things. As snowy said, are you eating enough?
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@Tampa_girl7 (53530)
• United States
25 Aug
I keep track, but may need to increase my calories a bit for a week or two.
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@RebeccasFarm (93684)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Aug
Same here..I need to lose about 4 pounds..recently hard to get ride of at least two.
I am not eating wildly over much either.
I hope you will be able to lose it Marie.
I know its annoying and makes you feel huge.
@wolfgirl569 (123652)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Aug
Try having a pig out day. Sometimes the body needs to be reassured there is enough food
@porwest (109441)
• United States
25 Aug
I guess just keep at it. Is there any diet that actually works? I think it's just a combination of eating right and exercising. I think that's the only secret. NOT eating definitely doesn't work since the body will keep more fat later to save itself.
@rebelann (114874)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Aug
I stopped trying, at 76 it's hard to lose weight probably because I don't move around as much now as I did in my 30s or even my 50s, I figure I'll just eat what I like and not worry about it.
