Best way to push through plateau

miam4nia
miam4nia Posts: 137 Member
edited October 6 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been going through a plateau for a few weeks now, and I haven't really changed much up. I know it's stupid to do something over and over again and expect different results...but now I'm ready to try something different.
I've heard that upping your calories may help, I've also been upping my exercise the last two weeks.

I want to hear from people who have gone through this and what they did to overcome this!!!

Also, my last question would be...if I were to change something during the plateau at what point should I go back to how I normally eat/exercise???

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  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Bump, I'm not sure if this is going on with me or not but I'm interested in answers :)
  • myskinnyyear
    myskinnyyear Posts: 70 Member
    I've gone thru several plateaus, and I usually stop trying to watch my calories for a while. I try not to eat junk, but I'm not quite as careful as normal about my calorie intake. Usually I find that after a couple of weeks, sometimes sooner, you could go back. Just make sure that you don't gain a bunch over that time period. Even if you do gain a couple, its not end of the world, because once you get back on plan, your weighloss should have a jumpstart. I would keep exercising, just because for me, its been hard to get in the habit, and if I stop, its REALLY hard to get back on track.
  • sportsforfun
    sportsforfun Posts: 353
    Change up your exercise routine. Find new exercises, for instance start using weight training in your routine or do sprints instead of jogging. It is good to change your exercise program from time to time so the body does not get used to the same exercises. Also look at changing how you get your calories. Try upping your protein intake while minimizing your carbs for a few weeks to see if this makes a difference.
  • kjpersich
    kjpersich Posts: 55 Member
    Try carb cycling...eat 20 grams of carbs for 2 days, then eat 40-50 grams of carbs for 2 days, then eat 70-80 grams of carbs for two days, then start over. Stay within your calorie range. On your two days of 20 grams of carbs, push the exercise up a bit. Try to eat 120 grams of protein at least per day.
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