Exercise frustration

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2. How close are you to your goal weight? Have you been changing your food or keeping it the same?

over 1.5 yrs ago I undertook a weight loss effort (Weight Watchers, then added exercize, then did the Engine 2 Vegan challenge) - In 6 mo went 258 to 208 - then over the next 6 mo from 208-198 - and now for 6 mo I've oscillated bet. 196-198 - I'd love to get to 190 (I am mid 50s male, 6 feet, large frame - my supposed goal BMI range would put me at a top end of 184, but that's too slight for my frame).

I typically eat 2000 calories a day and am quite active (working out 2-3 days a week, dog walks every day, active gardener) and I've hit a plateau for months. I've keep a daily food diary for the entire 1.5 years....(that is the key for me that keeps me honest and on track). I think if you make some changes to your food choices and keep the activity up, it will come down some more. And don't forget - it is not about the number - it is about eating healthy, being active and feeling good about yourself - I think the secret of long term success is accepting that it is a lifestyle change, something to do forever...I do think as we approach a healthy weight, our body adjusts - to me, each of us has a sort of weight set point - maybe our body learns it from when we are around our largest - and tries like hell to take us back there. Fight it!

good luck!