4 month long plateau has been BROKEN!! OH YEAH!!!

JerseyGirlinTN

That's right!!! It was four, very long, very emotional months of NO WEIGHT LOSS. BUT NOW IT'S OVER!!!

My last recorded loss was the very beginning of November. I was sticking to my calories, even through the holidays (I didn't gain!!!). I was continuing my normal work outs - training for my upcoming spring half marathons and summer triathlons (including a half Ironman). I watched my macros. So even though nothing changed, my weight loss flat lined. I measured, and even my inches didn't change. I reviewed things with my doctor, and my blood work looked great, so she urged me to just keep plugging forward. Frustrated, I came to the MFP forums and THAT is where I found my answer!!!

I posted an SOS to get some support, and somebody mentioned changing up the types of food I eat daily. I'm a habit eater: I generally have the same thing for breakfast (greek yogurt with almonds!), the same 2 or 3 things for lunch, and the same 2 or 3 things for dinner. So I switched things up entirely and am avoided my 'usual' meals for the last week. Same calorie amount, same macros, and same workout routine. AND IT WORKED!!!! This morning I was down 1/2 a pound!!!!

OH YEAH!!!

boombalatty123

Congratulations for sticking with it! :flowerforyou:

Plateaus can be so de-motivating. It does seem that altering your routine a bit is the key to getting past them.

Kita328

Very awesome! Way to go!

sentaruu

WOOT!

Jaydec70

Most wonderful. I am glad things are moving again and wish you the best.