Platue

kaykayolson93

I lost 14 pounds in 1 month+ 1 week. Than I stopped loosing for 3 days. No biggie. Well than I gained 5 pounds in less than a week (even though my diet was the same) than dropped them in a couple days (water weight). And than now have been at a stand still again for over a week. Will I eventually just start loosing again or do I need to change something up? I eat about 1230 calories a day and work out 2-3 times a week. Starting weight 205 weight now 190.4.

janejellyroll

So you lost 14 pounds in five weeks and in about a week you've gained 5 pounds and that weight has stayed on for the past week?

So it's been two weeks since you've seen any change on the scale?

1houndgal

kaykayolson93 wrote: »

I lost 14 pounds in 1 month+ 1 week. Than I stopped loosing for 3 days. No biggie. Well than I gained 5 pounds in less than a week (even though my diet was the same) than dropped them in a couple days (water weight). And than now have been at a stand still again for over a week. Will I eventually just start loosing again or do I need to change something up? I eat about 1230 calories a day and work out 2-3 times a week. Starting weight 205 weight now 190.4.

What kind of excercise do you do?

How long each excercise session?

Could you work towards 5-7 "1hr excercise sessions" a week? *Some of those sessions could be as simple as going for a walk, riding a stationary bike, etc.

mulecanter

It's water. I'd bet half your 14 loss was water and then your fluids rebalanced. A plateau should be expected as you stabilize. I'd expect you to lose 1-2 lbs a week at those calories levels. One gallon of water weighs 8 pounds. You have about 14 gallons of water in you right now.

aeloine

kaykayolson93

I was going to post a picture of my graph but can't figure out how to.

kaykayolson93

janejellyroll wrote: »

So you lost 14 pounds in five weeks and in about a week you've gained 5 pounds and that weight has stayed on for the past week?

So it's been two weeks since you've seen any change on the scale?

I gained 5 lbs in 1 week but lost it in 2 days so I assumed it was water weight. It's been over 2 weeks since I've lost any weight other than what I gained and lost.

aeloine

literally look at the flow chart I posted. If it's been less than 3 weeks, it's not a plateau.

janejellyroll

kaykayolson93 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

So you lost 14 pounds in five weeks and in about a week you've gained 5 pounds and that weight has stayed on for the past week?

So it's been two weeks since you've seen any change on the scale?

I gained 5 lbs in 1 week but lost it in 2 days so I assumed it was water weight. It's been over 2 weeks since I've lost any weight other than what I gained and lost.

Look at @aeloine's flow chart (posted above). Assuming you're measuring your portions and logging accurately, then stay on plan and you should resume losing weight.

diannethegeek

aeloine wrote: »

literally look at the flow chart I posted. If it's been less than 3 weeks, it's not a plateau.

The flow chart is kind of a pita to zoom in on in the app and people may not see the image at all if they're using a screen reader or other accessibility device. If the OP can read it, it's a great resource. But it's also possible they just can't.

aeloine

diannethegeek wrote: »

aeloine wrote: »

literally look at the flow chart I posted. If it's been less than 3 weeks, it's not a plateau.

The flow chart is kind of a pita to zoom in on in the app and people may not see the image at all if they're using a screen reader or other accessibility device. If the OP can read it, it's a great resource. But it's also possible they just can't.

I understand. My apologies.