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BROKE THROUGH MY PLATEAU!

emmaruns
emmaruns Posts: 189 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Yes, it's all caps because I'm THAT excited about it. It wasn't a super long plateau, but for 3 weeks I was going up and down the same 3 pounds. I thought for anyone else going through this, I'd share what worked for me.

1. I took a really hard look at sodium and realized I was getting far too much. So I set a goal of 1500mg or less per day.
2. I am VERY active and realized I was basically burning off my food calories every day. So I upped my calories to 1900-2000 from 1200-1300. Yup, eating more DOES work.
3. I evaluated my carbohydrates. No, carbs are NOT bad for you but I wanted to see where I could maybe tighten things up and plan them around workouts. So, I have oatmeal before my elliptical session at the gym and basically eat a ton of veggies every day.

This morning, after being 223 point something for WEEKS, I can proudly say I was 222.6. Good riddance 223!

Emily

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  • emmaruns
    emmaruns Posts: 189 Member
    shameless bump :)
  • forest0spirit555
    forest0spirit555 Posts: 164 Member
    fantastic progress! I hate when I plateau. I am glad that you came up with new ways of fixing your problem. way to go!
  • mkath4
    mkath4 Posts: 85 Member
    Great job!! Those plateaus are hard. I have been at one for 4 weeks now. Nice job sticking with it. :)
  • behind_blue_eyes_83
    behind_blue_eyes_83 Posts: 85 Member
    Well done you!!! I'm also hoping to see a results through eating more...
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Great job! I'm going to try upping my calories next week, see what shakes loose!
  • flea
    flea Posts: 56 Member
    Well done,

    I'm the same, I'm finally losing weight after months of nothing by eating more calories. 1700-1900 net I can't believe that months and months of 1200 cals and I'm losing more eating sometimes 2300 cals on workout days. Somedays I still don't believe it and want to freak out and eat 1200 cals again but I keep thinking how good food is.
  • tangiesharp
    tangiesharp Posts: 315 Member
    Eating does work. Congrats on your success!!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Congratulations!
  • paulaGetshealthy
    paulaGetshealthy Posts: 464
    Wait, so how much do you usually net?
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Excellent realization, and I'm sure a mental fight to go that direction.

    Eat more to lose more!

    I guess you stared at the food diary for a bit wondering how you could possibly go lower yet, glad you went the right way - flying high!

    Now this is a shameless bump. If you really want to nail the potential weight loss and let the metabolism fly.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3088-eating-for-future-you
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