STUCK AT 130!!!

Ashleacurtice

I cannot break past 130 for NOTHING!!! I have been doing 1200 calorie diet since Jan. so I was told to increase my calorie intake to 1400 cals...so I did that about 2 weeks ago and still stuck at 130.8 this morning. I am only 5'3" so my ideal weight I want to be is about 125...I dont have much more to go and I JUST CANNOT GET THERE! I have a very very busy lifestyle, 2 kids, a RN working 12 hour shifts...sooo I dont always get to exercise the way I want to but I do ATLEAST 3 xs a week.

Any tips, suggestions Im open to any

Thanks!

foreverloved2005

This is about where I'm at too. I'm 5'2" and bounce between 120 and 122 but my ideal weight is like 115. I'd love to hear some pointers!

Grimlock69

Maybe you need to do something. Check out tapoutxt.com
If it helps any, you look good.

daenadae

When you're eating right and working out already, you can try to amp up you workouts. If you're doing cardio-like workouts, try shedding weight by wearing a waist trimmer or sauna suit. It's very sweaty, but it feels great knowing that you're burning more! You can also do more weights as is burns more calories that cardio exercises in the long run!

Mommagoose4

Everyone is going to say open your diary so we can see what you are eating. Make sure you get your water in. You can try adding more protein (MFP has low recommendations for this). Add more exercise is your key if you can. Good Luck!~

margaretadickie65

I have seen this problem addressed on Dr. Oz and in different magazines. The answer is always the same. MIX UP THE EXERCISE ROUTINE. Especially doing resistance exercises. Somehow, when you mix them up, it revs up your metabolism. Also, drink water with some lemon as soon as you wake up. Try to do about 1/2 hour before breakfast. If you don't like it plain, then add some STEVIA......but not those other artificial sweetners. Lemon juice helps to clean up the liver, and causes it to also rev up your metabolism before you start your eating for the day. Lemon juice helps prevent cancer and has many other health benefits. Good luck.and remember to mix up the exercise routine when you do exercise....mix each day.

Also, organic coconut oil (refined - expeller pressed ) is supposed to blast open fat cells - saw that on Dr. Oz a few days ago. It is high in saturated fat, so be sure to consder those calories. I put a tablespoon full in my smoothies. It is know to help one lose weight. It does increase your cholesterol level, but only the HDL - good cholesterol....and that is a good thing. So, don't let anyone talk you out of using it. It kills viruses in the body......including the HIV virus and the herpes virus. Do more research on this oil and you will be shocked at all of its benefits. If you cook with it, and I do, Keep it on medium to medium/high heat. Too high, and it loses its benefits (the same with olive oil - especially the extra virgin - which should only be used for salads.)

LiddyBit

OMG ME TOO! WTF is up with 130? It is some evil "You Shall Not Pass" plateau guarded by Gandalf or something!

I have been stuck here for WEEKS and I have tried upping my calories and lowering them, both to no avail. I haven't even lost inches.

I think I need to do more cardio. Right now I do 4 strength training days and 2 cardio days per week but I'm probably going to go down to 3 strength training and 4 cardio days instead (not in a row, some days I do both). I've met with a personal trainer to help me break this plateau! I will pass along any good advice after my first session on Monday.

tlc12078

idk but maybe your body likes being where its at as of now.

Ashleacurtice

Thank u everyone!! Im gonna get back into doing Jillian Michaels 30 day shred...see if that helps!

kmorris246

OMG ME TOO! WTF is up with 130? It is some evil "You Shall Not Pass" plateau guarded by Gandalf or something!

I have been stuck here for WEEKS and I have tried upping my calories and lowering them, both to no avail. I haven't even lost inches.

I think I need to do more cardio. Right now I do 4 strength training days and 2 cardio days per week but I'm probably going to go down to 3 strength training and 4 cardio days instead (not in a row, some days I do both). I've met with a personal trainer to help me break this plateau! I will pass along any good advice after my first session on Monday.

LOL- sooo true! I finally got down to the 120s, then gained it back during the holidays. Started up with strength training, and still in the 130s (always between 130-132). I'm trying not to really pay attention to the scale, but more in how my body feels and how my clothing fits. This would be great if the clothing fit looser like it did in the 120s, but thats not whats happening :-/

Ashleacurtice

Girl thats EXACTLY where im stuck! UGHHH its so frustrating...but you are so right...I can tell a MAJOR difference in my body---my thighs are getting much much better and I actually wore my bathing suit without any swim shorts last weekend WHOOPPP!! lol

So I guess I am telling a difference but its just sooo frustrating when Im 5 pounds away from my goal and it seems SOOOOO far away!!

JennetteMac

I'd love to know. My weight and details are different to yours, but my problem is identical. Busy job, good weight loss up to a sticking point and now for months (literally since January) I am up and down 3lbs on the same plateau. I tried upping as suggested, but just added a bit of weight over 5 weeks, so dropped back a bit. Still hovering at same weight. I really want to go on holiday in August at my goal weight, so if I do relax (going all-inclusive!!!) I won't go up too far.
Aaaaargh. so frustrating.

mgram2

I'm in the same boat!
Stuck at 130-131 and have been for a couple weeks now.
I've upped my workouts and my calorie intake.. Hopefully it'll help.
I was doing 1200 calories for the past few months.. but now I'm doing 1450.

Jenny111372

130 was my "magic" number and I'm currently 131.2 as of this past Thurs. I'm hoping to get to 130.0 this coming weigh in..every Thurs for me..and then I had already decided I would really like to be at 125 so I am already thinking that last 5 is gonna be KILLER! My original goal was 140 by mid June (for vacay) and I surpassed that soooo I'm gonna keep that in mind while working my way to the 125 mark! Good luck to all of you!!

melissachipman123

Maybe that's where your body wants to be? Go on maintaince for 3 weeks ? You look great maybe your at your number?

dtucker3800

Good grief I need to jump on this boat as I am in the same situation. Stuck at 130 lbs. What the heck? I also tried upping the calories to 1400 and it seems that I am still stuck at 130 for 3 weeks now. Very frustrating. I'm going to change my weight training and see if that helps. Keep us posted if you find anything that works. I am also just 5 pounds from my goal.

bikinisuited

Girl thats EXACTLY where im stuck! UGHHH its so frustrating...but you are so right...I can tell a MAJOR difference in my body---my thighs are getting much much better and I actually wore my bathing suit without any swim shorts last weekend WHOOPPP!! lol

So I guess I am telling a difference but its just sooo frustrating when Im 5 pounds away from my goal and it seems SOOOOO far away!!

I finally broke my plateau today by increasing cardio + strength training all this week, total of 600 minutes. I cut my carbs and decrease calories! I was not consistent the last 2-3 months and I was frustrated. Change your routine and add cardio extra and be patient. Good luck!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

temp666777

Cut / change your CARBOHYDRATE intake. That's the key

CHANGE what you are eating.

If you eat a lot of zucchini, start eating a lot of eggs and vice versa. Shake your body up.

Try increasing your daily protein goal dramatically.

It all happens in the kitchen, exercise won't help a plateau.

ishtar13

i'm 5'3".

My smallest-ever weight was 127 lbs. That was 18 years old and fresh out of Navy boot camp. I only lost 2 lbs in boot camp, but went down 3 dress sizes.

130 is a healthy weight for your height.

Since you only have about 5 more pounds you want to lose, it will be hard. Aren't the last 5 supposed to be the hardest to lose?

Why is 125 your goal? What's magic about that number?

One reason I ask is because I'm the same height, and I'm working on strength. I want to be 140-145 lbs, because if I'm muscular that's a good weight for me to maintain, and I look good at that weight even though it's technically an overweight BMI.

Ashleacurtice

Im glad to know Iam not the only one = )
and Thank yall for some of the sweet comments...Ive been working so hard since Jan.!

ishtar13: There is nothing magic about it...I just weighed that before I got pregnant with my first son and felt wonderful about myself. I once got down to 120 and I was WAYYY to skinny...sooo I feel 125 is where I like to be.

Everyone who is in the same boat as me please keep me posted...GOOD LUCK!!

mali240

I broke my 130 today!! Well I weighed in at 129 but I'm counting it lol... I've been drinking more water recently and have eating a smaller dinner and instead making my lunch a tad higher...
Good luck

dawlschic007

I'm 5'4 and I was stuck at 130 for the longest time. So frustrating! I eat around 1750 calories now and only eat back exercise calories if I go below my BMR (because my activitiy level is set correctly to include my workouts). I finally broke through the 130s and am now at 128 and hoping to reach 127 this week.

Maybe try slowly increasing your calories a bit more? Like 100 more a week. As you get closer to your goal, the slower the weight loss and the more you should be eating. You can also check out sites like fat2fitradio.com and find out what your goal weight maintenance calories would be and start eating at that level. Then when you finally reach goal, there is no maintenance transistion and you already know how to fuel your body properly.

fabafter5

I just wanted to tell you that NICU Nurses are Angels here on Earth! My 33 week twins just turned 11 and spent 1 month 1 day in NICU. Every one of those nurses treated by babies as their own. Thank you for the priceless work that you do.

Try increasing your protein and adding in some Tabatas. If you aren't having a protein shake after your workout maybe try that too. You look fantastic and will get there!

hwillia1

I'm stuck at 132, I'm also 5"3 and a RN, not doing 12 hour shifts at the mo as I'm on maternity leave. I'm considering upping my calories although they vary from 1200 to 1600 per day depending on my activity levels. May try and eat back all my exercise calories back. I want to get down to 126 as that was my pre pregnancy weight. I have only got 6 pounds to go, I haven't lost any weight for 2 weeks but before that I lost 3 pounds in a week which as a lot for me.

T_Marie4

HI! I'm a NICU RN too! I LOVE my job!!! Sorry, just had to say that!

Anyway, Have you tried Ripped in 30?? I completed 30 day shred and loved it, immediately started RI30 since I am a fan of JM dvd's - RI30 definately pushes you harder than 30DS - first week I lost almost 2 lbs, while during my last 1-2 weeks of 30DS my weight really didn't change! Plus I upped my cals to match my BMR at the same time as starting RI30. I'm a busy mom of 4, RN and work 12 hr shifts (though I am part-time) - but am able to get these in while kiddos watch cartoons in the a.m. since they are 25 minute workouts. Might try adding a day if at all possible (I know it's not easy!) and I also know it's SUPER hard to work out after a 12 hr shift - HATE IT!!! Definately agree with the others in making sure you're getting enough protein and drinking lots of water. Good luck!!! Friend me if you want!

hwillia1

I worked on NICU too for a while but now work on Critical Care. I'm going to up my calories on friday if no weight lost, decision made.

dawlschic007

If you up your calories, do it slowly and then stick with it for at least one month. Sometimes there may be a small 'gain' but don't worry! It's not a real weight gain, it's just your body adjusting to the changes and will drop off quickly. Good luck!

hwillia1

Thanks, I have increased my calories to 1400 and was going to increase again the week after to 1600 and see what happens.

dresm01

I'm 5' 3" and I was stuck for a month at 130 but kept going. Added the 30 day shred every other day as I am suspecting I was gaining muscles and the scale never moved until I switched to every other day. I walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes on the off days. Then I noticed everytime I exercise I need more protein...also saw that on other posts. I had already been struggling to match the protein goal.

So started the protein watch and bought protein bars to assist and then protein powder because I don't like the sugar in many of them. So took me a while (a month) and moved to 125 finally!!! Stay persistent, your body apparently gets more efficient and does need some change ups, but I strongly recommend watching your protein.

aqua_zumba_fan

Yup, me too! I keep just going up and down between 130 and 132. I'm 5'2 and would also like to be 125, but not too worried really as I like my body okay as is - the thighs and butt will just always be big compared to the rest of me I changed to losing 1/2lb per week so up from 1200 calories to 1310 (I eat back all exercise calories, work on weekly calories rather than daily, am doing 3 aqua classes a week and running 2-3 times per week). I think I need to do more resistance though I don't have gym membership so it's just my little weights at home! Will have to add some of you to see how you get on. But I agree with some others that maybe this is where our bodies are happy?!

secretlobster

At the point when you have only 5lbs you want to lose, it's safe to say that you're not overweight. So why are you trying to lose WEIGHT?

1400 calories is still not a lot of calories for someone whose ideal weight is 125-130. I bet if you gained muscle and lost a little bit of fat (which is easier to do when you're gaining muscle) you wouldn't give a damn what the scale said because you'd be too busy admiring yourself in the mirror.

I'm 5'7" 137lbs with a low body fat percentage and an active lifestyle and I eat at least 1800 calories a day. Some people can deal with 1200 calories for the rest of their lives and their abs show through because they don't have belly fat... But if you are the kind of woman who gains weight easily in the lower belly/hip/thigh area (like me), you can't do 1200 calories and expect to lose fat. For one, it's not fun eating the amount it would take to feed a toddler. For another, your body isn't going to shed fat stores if it NEEDS them (and by eating very low calorie, you're telling your body to hold onto its essential fat because it's not getting enough fuel from food).

Strength training. Higher calories. Adequate protein and fat. Move around a lot. I promise it will help.