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Hit a plateau

cdun87
cdun87 Posts: 14 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I started my weightloss journey Dec 28th 2016. I'm down 17.2 lbs but I fluctuate between 14 lbs lost and 17.2...it's been this way over 2.5 weeks. I'm trying to change up my exercise. Any ideas?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Just keep going with your calorie deficit
  • KweenKJS
    KweenKJS Posts: 9 Member
    Sometimes mixing up your exercise activities can help.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,148 Member
    A "stall". Not uncommon, but first thing you need to look at is upping your intensity of your exercise if you're doing any. The body is efficient at adapting and if the exercise seems easier, then increasing intensity not only burns more calories, but helps to keep your BMR from going down.


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  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    Congrats! That is a great accomplishment! I was at a plateau for over 3 weeks! I switched up my eating a bit and began Intermittent Fasting about 3 times a week but stuck with my exercise plan because I like it. My workouts are 5 to 6 times a week, a combo of weight training with cardio. I also upped my water intake each day. Make sure you are weighing all of your food too.
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