What the heck is going on?

[NiquaCrazi92]

So at the beginning of the year I decided to lose weight, and unfortunately I slipped up and gained weight back. I tried cutting out soda again and eating less but I can't get pass the 223 mark now. Everytime I check my weight I either go up a few pounds or end up going back to 223. I could exercise but lately I've been sleeping all day and going to work all night. Today, I'm going to start jogging with my best friend so that we can get in shape. Any other suggestions?

[Smmyskittles]

It's always easiest to lose those first pounds but your body requires more work as you lose more weight.

Smaller portions (great job on that!) but also eat healthy. Check the fat, sugar, calorie, and sodium content in what you eat if it's "iffy".

Hiking, rock climbing, biking, swimming (swimming burns a lot of calories), yoga, Pilates, dancing, the list goes on!

When all else fails, hit the gym and hit different machines; add inclines and resistance.

[apple24]

Try to lift weight and stretch. Record what you eat. Try to eat clean food. (:

[Walls_and_Doors]

Body stabilization. Plateaus change as you do so you have to work harder to break the same plateaus over and over again. Start lifting weights.

[BeerFarts]

Don't be afraid to incorporate strength training in addition to your aerobic exercise. Cut out white rice, white bread and white pasta.