Why am I not losing Weight? Plateau?

corinne294

I have been faithfully following a 1400 calorie a day protocol, logging all food and working out at least four times a week. But I'm on a plateau! Very discouraging. Anyone have tips on blasting out of the plateau zone? I'm discouraged. TIA.

AnnPT77

Knowing a little more would help us help you. How long have you been in a calorie deficit this time, and how long has the stall on the scale lasted? What is your age, current height/weight, and daily life activity level (job and such)?

AnnPT77

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moore85ag

Hi. I have hit this plateau as well. I'm 39, female, with hashimoto's thyroiditis, 5'2, 167lbs. I've been on a 1300 calorie deficit for 9 months. Average about 4k steps per day, working out 3 days per week for 40 minutes. My weight when I started was 191, so I have lost some weight. I am proud of my progress but now discouraged. I've been stuck bouncing between 167 and 165 for 2 months now... help?

ninerbuff

moore85ag wrote: »

Hi. I have hit this plateau as well. I'm 39, female, with hashimoto's thyroiditis, 5'2, 167lbs. I've been on a 1300 calorie deficit for 9 months. Average about 4k steps per day, working out 3 days per week for 40 minutes. My weight when I started was 191, so I have lost some weight. I am proud of my progress but now discouraged. I've been stuck bouncing between 167 and 165 for 2 months now... help?

Try a diet break for a few days. Bump your calories to like 1800 for a couple of days or so then go back to your 1300. I know it sounds contradictory, but sometimes adding calories gets the body to utilize energy more efficiently again. You MAY gain a little weight but don't fret.


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tomcustombuilder

corinne294 wrote: »

I have been faithfully following a 1400 calorie a day protocol, logging all food and working out at least four times a week. But I'm on a plateau! Very discouraging. Anyone have tips on blasting out of the plateau zone? I'm discouraged. TIA.

how long have you plateaued? That is the first and most important question.