Need a Boost

7213Melissa
7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am stuck. I have tried many suggestions on how to get out of a plateau without success. I am fatigued and defiantly getting discouraged. Is there a supplement to give me a boost or do I just wait it out?

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  • Love4fitnesslove4food2
    Love4fitnesslove4food2 Posts: 711 Member
    wait it out. if it's been less than a month I wouldn't call that a plateau. maybe switch up your workouts or something.
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Check this thread out. Sometimes weight loss plateaus are not what they seem to be.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1098806-newbie-loss-plateaus-and-weight-loss-math-with-graphs
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
    How long have you been on a plateau?

    If it is 2 months or less, I wouldn't call it a plateau and it is normal.

    If it is longer than that, you might want to change something up.

    http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/
  • 7213Melissa
    7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
    I have changed my work outs. The Plateau if it is one has been going on for about 2 months. The major fatigue has been going on about a month. Thanks for any ideas! :smile:
  • AdrianBry
    AdrianBry Posts: 138 Member
    sorry but there are no magic plateau busting pills.

    tell us more exactly what you tried?

    have you tried eating less? when you changed workouts did you amp up the intensity, go longer, do it more often and/or work out first thing in the morning?

    have you tried intermittent fasting? what is your current weight b/c your weight loss rate slows down as you get closer to your goal
  • laylaness
    laylaness Posts: 262 Member
    When was the last time you recalculated your stats with your current weight? Maybe try that and see if you get a new calorie goal.
  • 7213Melissa
    7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
    Thank for all the suggestions:smile: !
  • 7213Melissa
    7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
    Check this thread out. Sometimes weight loss plateaus are not what they seem to be.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1098806-newbie-loss-plateaus-and-weight-loss-math-with-graphs


    I'll check my progress closer & see if any of these variables apply to me.
  • 7213Melissa
    7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
    sorry but there are no magic plateau busting pills.

    tell us more exactly what you tried?

    have you tried eating less? when you changed workouts did you amp up the intensity, go longer, do it more often and/or work out first thing in the morning?

    have you tried intermittent fasting? what is your current weight b/c your weight loss rate slows down as you get closer to your goal
    I have tried everything but intermittent fasting & working out first thing in the morning. I have 4 kids & my husband is an over the road truck driver so I don't have help in the mornings, it is just not an option for me. Can you tell me more about intermittent fasting? I will try it.
  • 7213Melissa
    7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
    How long have you been on a plateau?

    If it is 2 months or less, I wouldn't call it a plateau and it is normal.

    If it is longer than that, you might want to change something up.

    http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/

    Thanks for the article. I should have my calorie burn correct using my HRM but I don't use a food scale. Perhaps I am miscalculating there. I'll try to invest in one soon.
  • 7213Melissa
    7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
    When was the last time you recalculated your stats with your current weight? Maybe try that and see if you get a new calorie goal.

    Every time I do that it actually gives me a higher calorie goal so I leave it as is.
  • 7213Melissa
    7213Melissa Posts: 57 Member
    wait it out. if it's been less than a month I wouldn't call that a plateau. maybe switch up your workouts or something.

    Its been about 2 months. I have tried switching workouts but can you change them too often?
  • RLPearce92
    RLPearce92 Posts: 64
    hey there, these things take time and if youre going for a lifestyle adjustment then 2 months is only a small amount of time. May i ask what your goals are? and what amount of calories mfp is telling you to eat per day?

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