Good Article for Anyone trying to get out of a plateau...

spennato

The article suggest reducing my calories by 200 per day. That would put me at 1765 per day, what is everyone's thoughts on that, because I am considering doing it. Thanks....http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss-plateau/MY01152

wutamunkee

I would go for it, at least until your scale starts to move! Or... better yet, exercise 200 more calories off each day! YOU CAN DO THIS!

vettle

just switch it up. zig zagging is what I did and it worked like a charm

catwrangler

just switch it up. zig zagging is what I did and it worked like a charm

I agree, just do something different to "trick" your body.

jridgway49

If your on a 1200 calories per day, but your not suppose to go below, than how would you get off your plateau when you shouldn't eat less ???

angisnee

I normally LOVE Mayo Clinic articles and use their advice (I'm a little biased since I work there ), but I don't agree that this advice will work for everyone. In my case, I was netting 1600 calories a day and plateaued for almost 4 months. Working out 60 minutes a day, eating back almost every single exercise calorie, gained and lost the same 3 pounds. When I increased my net calories and decreased the intensity of my workouts, I started losing again, 2 pounds last week alone (with my goal set at 1/2-pound/week). So if you've been netting a low number (like below your BMR) and exercising intensely, you might try increasing your calories a bit and see what happens. Wouldn't hurt to go up to maintenance for awhile, seeing as you're staying the same weight anyway.

Good luck, and I hope you find something that works for you!