Weight loss plateau

stolendestiny

Hey guys,

I am 5'8, 165 lbs male who leads a very active lifestyle. I do long hikes over the weekends, rock climbing over a couple of days, run a few days, yoga and bodyweight exercises. I keep trying to change my exercise schedule so that cardio and strength training remains interesting.

I have lost around 35 lbs over the last 10 months but have hit a plateau over the past 6 weeks. It probably had to do with the sweets coming in at the office during Halloween, Diwali and birthday cakes. I try to keep it to a minimum but I am not able to resist them completely. I have milk and oats for the breakfast everyday. For lunch I either take salad, but more often than not eat a little unhealthy with fried tofu or pasta or go to an Indian restaurant. I usually have some dry fruits during late afternoon and sometimes baked chips. In the evening after my activities, I am usually too tired to cook and again end up eating out. I don't drink all that often.

My target weight was 150 lbs and at 165 lbs I still have a bulging tummy and I hate it! I want to be at sub 10% body fat percent but as of now my Ozeri weight scale shows me at around 14.5%. Earlier I was very rigorous with eating only salad for lunch, drinking vegetable juice and cooking at home at night but now my motivation has gone down. It's probably because I feel pretty fit except for the weight. I have signed up for 1st Feb half marathon and now I desperately want to reduce my weight. I think I know what I need to do but I am failing to do it.

What do I need to do in order to get that discipline back in my diet?

Thank you.

Liftng4Lis

Your profile is not there to see if your diary is open or not.

queenliz99

Are you a vegetarian? Eating protein keeps you fuller longer.

MonicaA2013

We all go through the dreaded PLATEAU !!! I am in one right now but i think i might finally be making small strides again after 4+months. All you can do is MAKE YOURSELF GET UP AND DO IT !!! The food is a BIGGIE !! The exercise will help. Eat at the proper deficit and everything will work out when your BODY decides it's ready.

stolendestiny

Liftng4Lis I just changed my username and therefore it's not viewable if you click on my name. It's a bug that I will report. My profile is viewable here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/stolendestiny

But I haven't been adding food here so don't think it would be of much use.

queenliz99 yes I am a vegetarian and therefore eat tofu almost everyday. I take whey protein after a strenuous workout.

Thanks Monica! How do you keep yourself motivated enough for so long?

Liftng4Lis

Still can't see your diary, but start lifting weights.