Plateau Support Group?

marybethbeech

I'm VERY discouraged at the moment... I've hit a plateau and I've been gaining and losing the same pound over and over again for 2 weeks.

I know a lot of other people are going through the same thing, and I know how discouraging it is. Do some of you want to get together over the next couple of weeks and form an accountability/support group to help get through it?

MrsBrosco

I'm IN!! I've been doing it with the same 3lbs for over a month now!

SayRah

I'm for it! I've been on a plateau for a few weeks now....and now I'm gaining weight ): So I'm anywhere from 154 to 157 in a single day. I hate it! But I figure I can't be on a plateau forever. But it does suck in the mean time.

marybethbeech

Awesome! Have you guys done anything special to help break through the plateau? Or are you just sticking with the old routine and waiting for weight loss to kick back in?

Sandeee

I went through that for one month and began calorie cycling changing my calories anywhere from 1200 to 1650 to keep my body guessing... IT JUMPED started the weight loss again. Highly recommend and you get to eat a little more which is fun!:flowerforyou:

marybethbeech

I'm for it! I've been on a plateau for a few weeks now....and now I'm gaining weight ): So I'm anywhere from 154 to 157 in a single day. I hate it! But I figure I can't be on a plateau forever. But it does suck in the mean time.

We're in pretty much the exact same place. I'm stuck right at 156; some mornings I weight 157, once or twice I've weighed 155, but for the most part it's 156... day after day.

How tall are you? If I could get down to 155 and stay there my BMI would be healthy by all standards. I get on a body fat scale once a month and my body fat measurements are already in the healthy range, but I would love it if my weight would reflect that.

Do you guys measure and weigh or just weigh? I take my measurements, too, and they haven't changed since 6/30 either.

oAngieMaeo

I too am very very discouraged.. I haven't lost a lb in almost 2 months. Then this weekend, because I was so discouraged - I didn't even care!! And I gained 4 lbs... bleh! BUT, I know I can lose it quickly and get back to where I was.. I just hate working so hard and not getting anywhere!! I'd love to get some (more) tips on how to over come these times! Thanks!

happy115

So what do we do from here? Do we all agree to work 10 min more each day? or cut more calories each day? I'm trying so hard to figure out what to do next to get away from my plateau stage.

marybethbeech

So what do we do from here? Do we all agree to work 10 min more each day? or cut more calories each day? I'm trying so hard to figure out what to do next to get away from my plateau stage.

I think right now we should talk about how we lost the weight so far, and what (if anything) we've done differently since we hit a plateau.

I've been sticking to 1200 calories a day. My main work out has been the 30 day shred and yoga/strength exercises on the WiiFit.

To help get through the plateau I got a yogo/pilates for fat burn video, and I've been doing the running on the wii fit to try to get a little more cardio in. I've also been eating more snacks. Before, I wasn't snacking at all. I think part of my problem may be that my biggest meal every day is in the evening, but I don't really have any way around that. My fiance and I cook and eat dinner together, and it's some of the only time we get to spend together every day.

marybethbeech

http://www.ehow.com/how_4452139_break-weight-loss-plateau.html

http://www.shapefit.com/exercise/weight-loss-stopped-slowed-down.html

http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/5-ways-to-break-a-healthy-weight-loss-plateau-576692.html



That's what I found when I did a google search on breaking weight loss plateaus. They all say more or less the same thing. The last article recommends drinking green tea, which is something that I haven't heard before. I think I'm going to try to work that into my day and see if it gets me anywhere.

marybethbeech

I added green tea into my diet yesterday (4 cups) and this morning I'm down by .6 lbs. The tea is the only thing I did differently. It did let me push myself a little harder while I was doing cardio (I haven't had any caffeine in 6 months, it gave me a boost) but other than that, the only difference was the tea.

Maybe it's just water weight that will rebound... I'm going to keep an eye on my weight over the next week.

How about you guys? Any progress? Is anybody else still even on this thread? LOL

happy115

I'm gonna try to drink more water too. I was suspecting water weight. I'm measuring myself, stil no difference for the past 2 weeks. I spoked with a co-worker who did the zone diet. She said that she lost 20 lbs in two months in conjuction with doing crossfit (crazy!). I'm gonna try the zone diet - but fear not getting enough calories... but we'll see. I'll let you know how it goes..

SayRah

Green tea is amazing. I try to drink at least 3 cups a day. It burns %6 - %8 more fat than a diet without green tea, apparently. I believe it. I really haven't lost all that much weight but my before/after pics show that I have lost about an inch of fat around my hips and stomach.

As for my plateau, I actually have been eating way too much these past two weeks. I feel awful about it but hopefully when I bring my calories down I'll start losing weight again. I'm also hoping to walk/run more often. I want to be 150 lbs by the end of the summer, I've decided. My original goal was to be 150 by the end of this month but I'd rather feel like a success than a failure. And as long as I'm losing weight who really cares :bigsmile:

marybethbeech

I'd like to be 150 by the end of the month, too. I have a big frame and I think 150 looks really good on me. Of course, it doesn't look swimsuit model good, but I feel confident at that weight.

Right now I'm down to 154. I've lost 2 lbs in the last 2 days, and the only thing I've done differently is green tea. I'm hoping it's breaking through a plateau and not getting rid of just water weight, I guess we'll see.

SayRah

Yeah, I have a big frame too. Wide hips, wide chest, etc. When my mom was younger, she was 125 lbs and it'd be great to get down to that weight, but all I'm really focused on is looking/feeling great.

And yay for you for losing 2 lbs! Green tea is amazing, like I said Hopefully it will help you lose more.

jeweljade

I am originally from Japan and I drink green tea on a regular basis. Oolong and Pual are amazing as well. I like to keep a pitcher of cold oolong in the fridge. Teavana's peach oolong is really nice to start off with if you are not use to it yet. It doesn't have a strong peach flavor but it is a lighter oolong so it's not quite as strong. Hope this helps!! If you go to a Japanese market there is a tea called MUGICHA. I don't know if this one necessarily has any specific weight loss benefits, but it is a great cold tea to give you a variety so you don't get bored. Good luck to you!!

~Julie

Amy_B

Interesting on the green tea. I wonder if the pills would do the same thing. Do you drink it hot or cold?

marybethbeech

Interesting on the green tea. I wonder if the pills would do the same thing. Do you drink it hot or cold?

I drink it hot.

Matt and I went away for the weekend, and today I'm back to exactly where I've been for the last month. I'm going to try to force down as much water as possible and get in at least one good workout today. How is everyone doing?

Amy_B

I'm still plateaued, but that's been my life's story since the first of the year. I'm going to get in some exercise today (Turbo Jam) and drink some green tea.

marybethbeech

My weight is still hanging around the 154-156 range... I guess this is where I'm destined to be forever! I don't know what I'm going to have to do to lose weight!

My body is sore my exercise today, which it hasn't been in a long time. I did a Crunch Pilates/Yoga workout that is available on Netflix Instant last night. I guess I'm going to try to do it again tomorrow. I did 30 Day Shred yesterday and today, and I'm going to do some flexibility/strength exercises on the WiiFit at some point this evening. But that's all what I've been doing, and none of it seems to work. I'm getting so frustrated... And this has been a frustrating day anyway. I'm just ready for SOMETHING to start going right for me for a change!!

Can you tell I'm being a big baby today? I actually have a really nice life that most people would love to have... I just feel so bratty and down-trodden right now.

Amy_B

MaryBeth--I'm stuck exactly where you are and have been for about six months. GRRRR!!!!

unknownndoll

i would like to join!! ive been stuck since MAY!!!! ridiculous. anyway i've drank green tea since January so that wont help me LOL.

in my extensive research to find a cure to my plateau, i have come to the conclusion that i have been under eating and OVER EXERCISING !! i guess too much cardio is a bad thing.... i am trying to cut back slightly and try to allow myself a rest day a week ( i work out 7 days a week ) i may try the eat more for a few weeks and go back down thing too.

marybethbeech

i would like to join!! ive been stuck since MAY!!!! ridiculous. anyway i've drank green tea since January so that wont help me LOL.

in my extensive research to find a cure to my plateau, i have come to the conclusion that i have been under eating and OVER EXERCISING !! i guess too much cardio is a bad thing.... i am trying to cut back slightly and try to allow myself a rest day a week ( i work out 7 days a week ) i may try the eat more for a few weeks and go back down thing too.

I think that might be part of my problem, too. But I just can't believe that I should eat MORE to lose weight. I know that there's a scientific explanation and all that crap, but it just doens't compute for me lol

pfenixa

I've been stuck at the same weight for the last two weeks as well. And before that I had another two weeks where I didn't lose, so I definitely smell a plateau! I've been waiting for one to hit so I keep thinking I'm worrying too much about it, but I also don't want to wait too long to do anything and get discouraged. I think part of my problem is that my success so far has kinda gotten to me and I'm slacking off and letting myself eat out more. But it's only slightly more than before so I'm gonna try some changes. I've increased my work out time (before I'd do about 35 minutes at the most) to at least 45 minutes and more if I can handle it that day. I'm gonna try paying attention to other nutritional values like upping my protein and lowering my carbs. I've heard that this has helped others break a plateau.

And finding this thread I just might try drinking some green tea...though I don't like tea, lol. I guess since I'm increasing my work outs I probably need to take in more calories too, which I don't look forward to. I'm gonna check out those links you posted.

Let's stick to it!

marybethbeech

I weighed in at 152.8 a few minutes ago (which is down a little over a pound). I've had a stressful couple of days and I haven't been sleeping and I didn't eat right or exercise yesterday... I've read that some people lose a little weight on the days they don't exercise because their muscles don't hold on to as much water since they're not repairing themselves. I'm going to keep on eye on the scale and see if this weight loss sticks or not.

How is everyone else doing? Any luck?

Welcome Pfenixa! I'm glad to have you! Hopefully we can all break through this plateau!

marybethbeech

I just took my measurements and they're down for the first time since June! Granted, I'm only down an inch, TOTAL of all 3 body parts I measure, but still! It's better than nothing, right? Or maybe my extreme state of fatigue is causing me to measure inaccurately... lol

SayRah

Sigh....weighed myself this morning and I am 156 lbs I have been anywhere from 154 - 158 lbs these past few weeks. If I see 153 I will totally squeal with delight.....if I see 152 I just might cry, lol.

I think some changes I might make is doing strength training for 30 minutes every other day. I also need to start running, not walking, as my daily exercise....I got lazy for a few weeks when I realized that if I walked fast enough it still burned cals but I need to start running! For 30 minutes per day at a minimum, but I'll up it to 60 minutes to every other day or every 2 or 3 days if I feel like it. Also, drink more green tea. I've been cutting back on drinking tea (the most I typically drink nowadays is 1 cup a day....)

I'm just so worried I'll be 154 - 158 lbs forever!! And it's my goal to be 150 lbs by the end of this month (even if I have to starve myself a day, I really need to see this number...) so I gotta start working my butt off.

SkinnyGal08

I am going through this to I hate that I am at a plateau also for a while but still am doing everything but more weight training for sure so I am hoping maybe the muscle toning is doing something, idk I just need answers I am going to keep pushing hard though I just wonder why it is so hard for these last couple lbs to come off really makes me sad sometimes!

giraffe

Please count me in! It doesn't make mathematical sense but it is happening - 4 days of cutting down to 1200 calories/day and burning 400-450 calories doing cardio at the gym yet, I am not any lighter, in fact I put on 0.5lb!! I am trying to convince myself that perhaps I am building muscles and muscles and staying motivated, but it is getting a bit harder now that I am feeling hungrier with 1200 calories compared to Day 1. I know I need to be patient...

giraffe

Dear all,

I read somewhere recently (will try to dig out the source) that when we are embarking on a change and developing a new good habit, it's easy to fall prey to being discouraged and one way to help is to look at how far we have come, rather than how much more to change. So, for all of you up there, shall we take a look at how far we have come, and try not to focus on how much more to go?

BTW, Mrsbroco, I stumbled upon your signature - thanks for the reminder I am going to make a sign with those words and hang it in my bedroom and in my office!

zoey116

I ha gotten stuck for almost 2 months and I tried various different things.I tried to wait it out to see if my body just needed to adjust, I went on "maintenance" for 3 days, I started swimming (ALOT), lastly I went on "maintenance" for 6 days and then back to a goal of 2 lbs a week which dropped me to 1240 cals per day. Also in that time I had a few major personal changes. I changes jobs and went back to school so there has been alot of stress. I eventually started loosing again (only 5lbs more so far) and my best guess is that it was due to temporarilly upping my calories. Idk for sure though.

BTW I know it wont make any of you feel better but I can't wait till I get down to 150's!! :blushing: