Plateau officially BROKEN!!! Yahoo!!!

AJCM

Hi MFP Friends,

Just had to share my excitement...

I was stuck for 4 weeks without any weight lost, and for the past two weeks, I've lost 1lb each week! I've officially broken through my plateau, with only 5lbs to go!!!

I actually INCREASED me calories - and it worked! (go figure - thanks Banks). I should also note that I increased my exercise as well, and did go to bed with a grumble in the tummy one or two nights each week. I've also tried the calorie and exercise zig zagging which might have helped.

To anyone who is stuck with a plateau - just hold on, and it will break soon!!! Trying mixing things up, just don't give up!!!
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

Hi MFP Friends,

Just had to share my excitement...

I was stuck for 4 weeks without any weight lost, and for the past two weeks, I've lost 1lb each week! I've officially broken through my plateau, with only 5lbs to go!!!

I actually INCREASED me calories - and it worked! (go figure - thanks Banks). I should also note that I increased my exercise as well, and did go to bed with a grumble in the tummy one or two nights each week. I've also tried the calorie and exercise zig zagging which might have helped.

To anyone who is stuck with a plateau - just hold on, and it will break soon!!! Trying mixing things up, just don't give up!!!
:flowerforyou:

meme2018

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! That's Awesome..:flowerforyou:

LML79

congratulations! I am just begining my Plateau adventure. Been stuck for two weeks now without any weight loss. MFP says I should eat 1200 calories a day . ( I usually eat about 1400 and then walk it off on my treadmill to get back to 1200) I hope mine doesn't last long..:ohwell:

pmkelly409

YEA!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you!! Just when you were going to give up!!! I knew it would happen if you were just patient and it did!!! YIPEE!!!!

I am anxious to see how I do this week! I lost 1lb last week not feeling it this week but we shall see!!

nat8100

Congrats!

What do you mean by "calorie and exercise zig zagging"?

natalie424

Congratulations!

lsalazarii

Congratulations. Those plateaus stink :noway:

AJCM

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! That's Awesome..:flowerforyou:

Thanks! :flowerforyou: And thanks everyone for the kind words!!!

AJCM

congratulations! I am just begining my Plateau adventure. Been stuck for two weeks now without any weight loss. MFP says I should eat 1200 calories a day . ( I usually eat about 1400 and then walk it off on my treadmill to get back to 1200) I hope mine doesn't last long..:ohwell:

Hey - don't give up! Any you know what, I was eating 1200 cals for those 4 weeks where I lost nothing. I upped the cals to about 1600, and upped the exercise about another 200-400 as well, and I started losing again... maybe worth a try??? :flowerforyou:

AJCM

YEA!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you!! Just when you were going to give up!!! I knew it would happen if you were just patient and it did!!! YIPEE!!!!

I am anxious to see how I do this week! I lost 1lb last week not feeling it this week but we shall see!!

Thanks! Let us know how you do (you weigh Tuesdays, no?)
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

Congrats!

What do you mean by "calorie and exercise zig zagging"?

Yes!!! I zig zagged both!!! The exericse was never less than a 20 minute run, but them some days I added Jillian Michael's shred, or aerobics, or some strength training. I do take one day off a week, and just chase my kids at the park! :flowerforyou:

KrisKabob

That's AWESOME!!! I am so proud of you!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:

No plateau here I've decided... just poor choices and not enough exercise. BUT I am officially re-motivated!!! Thank you, AJ!!! You look great girly!!! :happy:

Kris

AJCM

That's AWESOME!!! I am so proud of you!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:

No plateau here I've decided... just poor choices and not enough exercise. BUT I am officially re-motivated!!! Thank you, AJ!!! You look great girly!!! :happy:

Kris

Thanks Kris (uuuhhhh - you don't think it's my hair cut that made the difference, do you??? )
:flowerforyou:

PrincessLaundry

YEY YOU!!! YOU GO GIRL! I think I am happier when I increase my calories...It is so scuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuury to actually do it though! HOORAY FOR YOU!

AJCM

YEY YOU!!! YOU GO GIRL! I think I am happier when I increase my calories...It is so scuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuury to actually do it though! HOORAY FOR YOU!

Thanks! Btw... what's with your new pic? Looks like you don't need to lose another lb, you are hot girl!!!
:flowerforyou:

TamTastic

Congrats! I am SOO happy for you!!!! I knew it would happen! You are definitely an inspiration, especially to those with only a few lbs to lose who feel stuck. You are proof that your body will respond eventually!

:flowerforyou: :drinker:
-Tam

2Shoes

That is awesome!!! I have been watching your ticker and praying that it would go down for you!!!!! WHoohooo!!

kimber607

Great news
Yahooooo...
I knew the hard work would pay off...you're going to look smokin in that bikini
Hubby is going to be VERY happy..LOL

Kim

AJCM

Tami, 2 Shoes, Kimber and all - thanks for the support! Your support has made the difference for me!
:flowerforyou:

thalli1

Nice job!

I've been losing a lot more slowly as I get closer to my goal weight too. I've been trying to vary my calories, types of exercise and exercise time also, and it is still coming off, but so much more slowly than it was. I started training to run a marathon, and I'm hoping that's going to help me to shed the last ten pounds or so, and also allow me to eat more at the same time. It's good to hear that eating more and changing things up is working for you too.

Here's to pushing past the plateaus and getting to our goals!:drinker:

StrawberryMargarita

That is great! :bigsmile: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
I was just getting ready to put in my own final break through when I saw yours. Great work at sticking it out!:smokin:

AJCM

Thanks everyone!

koala_tee

i FINALLY broke through mine.....i increased my food intake (min 1500 cals) and my exercise (1hr 5x/wk) .....

skinnydreams

That is sooooo great! I am so proud of you for sticking it out! It's great to see the numbers dropping again!!!

PrincessLaundry

YEY YOU!!! YOU GO GIRL! I think I am happier when I increase my calories...It is so scuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuury to actually do it though! HOORAY FOR YOU!

Thanks! Btw... what's with your new pic? Looks like you don't need to lose another lb, you are hot girl!!!
:flowerforyou:

Thanks girlie!!!

laurenk182004

WTG!!!! That's awesome, I'm so glad you're over your plateau...boy don't plateau's suck?! lol

AJCM

Thanks Lauren and all! Yeah, I wanted to give up soooo many times. Glad I stuck with it!
Have a great day everyone!
:flowerforyou:

CyclingDiva

Congrats! You have proven to be one of my motivators on MFP! Thank you for your constant support and encouraging words. Your AWESOME!
Sounds like your going to be at your goal weight by the SD trip....YEAH!!! :bigsmile:
Kel~

timisw

WooHoo! ~happy dance~

AJCM

Congrats! You have proven to be one of my motivators on MFP! Thank you for your constant support and encouraging words. Your AWESOME!
Sounds like your going to be at your goal weight by the SD trip....YEAH!!! :bigsmile:
Kel~

Thanks Kel - YOU are one of MY motivators!!!! I want to work my bikini like you girl!!!
:flowerforyou: