Hi, John,
I just started reducing carbs in October, but I have already lost 18 lb. (Only 10 more to go before I reach my initial goal of BMI 24.9). But someone said something to me which I thought was a wise observation: you need to be sure you're losing fat, and not muscle. So those gym workouts are important -- and exercise at home if you can't get to the gym.
The other thing is that, as you lose weight, you need less food -- have you cut down on food in general, or are you still eating the same amounts as when you were at a much higher weight, low-carb or no? I think it makes more sense to fill up as much as you need to on the low-carb veggies, and decrease the amount of meat and fat. This from someone who is decidedly NOT a veggie lover!
You might be plateauing, and it may continue for a while, but just keep up the good work! :-)
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Congratulations on your progress, John! Those last 5 pounds can be almost impossible to lose, so my suggestion would be to keep up the exercise and diet but don't focus on those pounds.
Note that I said almost impossible. Not impossible. So you may well reach your goal. But sometimes focusing on other things makes the discipline more bearable.
Think of all the good things in your life. Think how much nicer it is to be your current weight. Walk with a spring in your step.
Don't obsess about the A1c either. It's just an estimate. You could have two A1cs taken from the same blood draw and get slightly different results if they went to different labs.
Thanks Gretchen!