oh no-----hit a plateau this week

leblancb

I have lost 15 lbs and now I am at a plateau........how do you deal with the fustration???

leblancb

I have lost 15 lbs and now I am at a plateau........how do you deal with the fustration???

travelbug

Don't quit!! We won't let you. It's not really a plateau after one week. Your body is getting used to what you are doing with nutrition and food so you need to spice it up. Try a new exercise/sport or kick up your current workout to a higher level. Try new foods and incorporate more veggies and fruit, don't forget fibre to keep you full.

atirnnap

Remember....weight loss is a life-long endeavor. Focus on your achievements and your ultimate goal. Hitting a plateau is a normal phase, don't get discouraged. A tip I heard in Weight Watchers...when you are at a plateau (no weight loss in 3+ weeks), increase your calorie intake for 1-2 weeks, then go back on the reduced calories. This is supposed to jump start your metabolism again.

GTOgirl1969

It has to end eventually.....your body is just getting used to all the healthy things you are doing for it.:flowerforyou:

leblancb

Thanks so much, I guess I just needed to hear it

Texas_Candy

I'm in the same boat, I have lost 14 lbs and hit a plateau for two weeks now. I joined this site after a friend told me about it. I still would like to lose 30 more so keep your chin up because you are not alone.

Hope to see you around,
Candy

melathon

You know what? I haven't lost a pound in TWO MONTHS. And I'm not upset at all because:
1. I've upped my calories to something more sustainable for me. The 1200 net-calorie thing was great for two months but really - I like to eat a few hundred more than that and I feel much better when I do.
2. I haven't gained any weight, either, which is good.
3. I'm losing inches and people keep saying I look thinner despite my staying at 179/180 lbs since mid-March. I know I'm building muscle/losing fat and that's what it's all about.

It really is a lifelong journey. Sure, I'd love to be 10 pounds lighter, but I know that this will happen in time. Also - have you taken your measurements? I didn't until I was 3 months into MFP and I wish I had started at the beginning because that would have made me really see the non-scale progress I was making. I think you'd be amazed at how your body can change while the scale stays the same.

One more thing - if you're not doing strength training, try it. This is the KEY for me in terms of exercise. Cardio is great, but building muscle helps a lot.
:flowerforyou:

auntkaren

I know I go through that every now and then but usually only for a couple of weeks. Hang in there it will change.:flowerforyou: