Plateau.

gecho

Just an annoying post, I've hit another plateau. :sad: I think my own body is against me. I'm getting tons of support and I know in my head that i'm smaller in size but the fact is i'm still 174 :mad: and i've been here for 3 weeks or so now. It's a bit depressing really. I almost slipped back into an emotional eating stage a few days ago when i realized that yet again another weigh in day has come and gone with no changes.:noway: but yea for me i refused to go back

Yea yea i know at least you maintained and didn't gain
Muscle weighs more than fat

yada yada:grumble:

I'm just ranting because i'm kinda depressed about it.:brokenheart:

I have stepped up my cardio stuff though, not that it's a big deal to some but it is to me. I've started working out in the morning (at least for 2 days anyway :laugh: ) and i'm not stopping my gym routine. but


Tell me, what do you guys do when yall hit a plateau?

(yes, i'm having fun with the smileys i know i went overboard. I don't want to work )

Mrbackslap

I'll tell you what I tell everyone else.
Weight gain doesn't happen overnight and fat loss doesn't happen overnight.
Have patience, perseverance and determination.
Keep working hard and you'll get results.
Dont be fooled by the scale also its not fully accurate.
You can try measuring yourself or get your Bodyfat% checked.

bikerbiz

That's right...time, patience, and perseverance overcomes all things.

I felt the same way--my last plateau was about 3 weeks, and a I had a few days in there where I felt like I was starving/craving...but I was still working out, so I ate some extra protein foods. After the second week, I really noticed muscle tone was improving, especially in my biceps and calves.

Sooo....don't get discouraged! It's probably your bod recovering a little, and replacing fat with muscle. By the way, at the end of that plateau, I lost 4 pounds over night!!! :happy:

Buckeyt

Not only can we get into a routine with our exercise program, but with our nutrition as well. Rather than continuing to eat that same level of calories every day I try to fluctuate around my caloric goal when I hit a plateau.

For example, if I've been eating X amount of calories for 3 weeks, I'll eat X + 300 for 2 or 3 days. Then go to X - 300 for 2 or 3. Sometimes your metabolism needs a jolt.

I also agree with Mrbackslap. Use other means to gauge your success than just the scale. Take measurements and compare every 4 weeks. Sometimes you can be surpised by the how much smaller your waist has gotten without much change in weight. Remember, the scale just give you a total number. It doesn't tell you anything about body composition.

Tim

gecho

That's right...time, patience, and perseverance overcomes all things.

I felt the same way--my last plateau was about 3 weeks, and a I had a few days in there where I felt like I was starving/craving...but I was still working out, so I ate some extra protein foods. After the second week, I really noticed muscle tone was improving, especially in my biceps and calves.

Sooo....don't get discouraged! It's probably your bod recovering a little, and replacing fat with muscle. By the way, at the end of that plateau, I lost 4 pounds over night!!! :happy:

what kind of extra protein? I need to increase mine some.

KarenBorter

I can't tell really what you have been eating because your food diary is pretty inconsistent as far as filling stuff out. Lot's of quick calorie adds and such.

Try to log everything ... and mix in some fresh fruits and veggies. Drink your water (I know you struggle with this).

We can't expect the weight to come off and not change the foods we put in our mouths

bikerbiz

what kind of extra protein? I need to increase mine some.

...Breakstone's single pack cottage cheese is great after a workout, especially before bed...90 cals, 11g protein, to help those muscles recover. Or, when having cravings and trying to keep myself away from the carbs/junkfood (or I have the bad urge to run out the door and skip breakfast), a spoonfull of peanut butter or almond butter will do the trick--lots of protein and the good kind of fats, usually does away with the cravings, and will keep you going for awhile. I'll put the peanut butter on celery, if available, and it helps add volume and good fiber. And lots of water...

Don't go crazy with high-protein, though...the VA docs keep telling me that (especially too much meat protein in the diet) contributes to kidney stones. The Air Force went in and took my first stone out the "hard" way....NOT fun. ;-)