It's So Hard.

cbbn11

It's so hard to get over the plateau not only physically but mentally too. After about 6-7 weeks of not losing weight or inches I started to get a little frustrated and wanted to give up.

I pushed through it and finally started losing again.

So my advice to anyone that is stuck:
1) Change up your calorie count ( I changed MFP from 2lbs per week to 1.5lbs per week.)
2) Change up your workout routine. I added some new sets and added a couple reps per set.
3) Do NOT give up.

Anyone else have any advice?

Lucianna_D

Way to stick with it & not give up...

Captain_Tightpants

Glad you pushed through, great work!

The only advice I would add is stop weighing in during plateau. If you notice you're in one, just lay off the scales for a couple of months.

carhicks

Glad you stuck to it and moved through it. I agree with changing up the routine. I completely switched from biking to swimming and added some circut training when I got stuck and that gave me the kickstart I needed to get going again.

yoovie

invest in yourself.

bcattoes

I think your advice is spot on. Congrats for sticking it out!

laceylou0702

I have just started my get healthy journey & I know a plateau is inevitable. Thank you for your words of advice!

cbbn11

I have just started my get healthy journey & I know a plateau is inevitable. Thank you for your words of advice!

It happens to everyone at one time or another. Like I said I was at the point of saying screw it, but I hung in there. It is very tough emotionally as well because you start to ask yourself "Is it really worth it?" Well YES it is worth it.