STEPS TO PUSH PAST A PLATEAU

RavishingRubbies

before you get frustrated and throw out the scale,take a deep breath!Here are three smart tricks that might get those numbers pushing down again.The first step to take,is to *check your portion sizes.Do not guess and break out the measuring cups.If you've been on a weight loss program for a while.it is not uncommon for,your portion sizes to get larger and larger with time.That little extra bite of rice here and an extra bite or two of chicken,could be what's blocking your weight loss progress.it might be even more.That's why it is important to start keeping a food log or journal.Writing down every single thing you put in your mouth for at least a week.Then sit down and evaluate your intake.*Do you see extra calories sneaking in on you certain times of the day?Maybe you'll find it particularly hard to control portions of certain foods.*Writing it down will help keep you more accountable,so that you will think twice before you take a bite.*Finally,shake up your fitness routine by increasing the intensity.*Push yourself to walk or run a little faster,bike a little longer,or swim three or four more laps.*If you are not yet doing any physical strength training,add it to your routine,ASAP.*Building muscle is key toboosting your metabolism,so that you can burn more calories,even when you are not exercising.*Plus toning up can make a huge difference in how you look and how your clothes fit.

SweetTayta

Thanks for the advice I really, really needed because I was getting a little discouraged