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Low Carb to Break a Plateau?

theprettyone1010
theprettyone1010 Posts: 408 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So I've weighed 158 lbs since Jan 30. It's been 6 weeks since I've lost any weight. I've checked my measurements and all of that. Nothing's changed in 6 weeks.

It's been really discouraging and even this week I'll admit that I've just been eating whatever I wanted because I felt like "what's the point? I'm not going to lose weight even if I try." So my diary is currently awful.

Anyways, I heard that switching to a low carb diet can help break a plateau. I'm wondering if anyone can confirm or deny this. It would be great if someone can speak from personal experience rather than just opinions.

Thanks!

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  • msespresso
    msespresso Posts: 153 Member
    Honestly, any sort of drastic change can help break a plateau. Some options you might try (probably not all at once, but who knows LOL)

    - eat more (add 300-400 calories to your day- just make sure it isn't junk!)
    - eat more fiber (veggies, beans, whole grains...)
    - stop eating wheat
    - eliminate processed foods
    - eliminate sugar
    - eliminate 'diet' drinks & foods

    Whatever you do, give it 1-2 weeks before giving up. Let us know what works for ya!

    (I know I only have 16lbs 'experience' on my ticker, but I've lost nearly 50lbs in the past.)
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