Looking for tips to burst a plato

asaadia

Hi I signed myself on boot class to burst my Plato. After 5 weeks I am eating less working out the double time that I use to do and not losing weight. I reduced the carbs intake and the scale went down for a while now it got stuck again, I am feeling very discourage now can anyone give me some tips?
Thank you

Windy_

Bursting a plato sounds painful...

rml_16

Find a good philosophy instructor and develop some good, sound, logic-based arguments.

perfectingpatti

Maybe read Plato while working out?

BondBomb

I had to read this like 10 times. I thought I was missing something.
OP I think your mean 'plateau'. You can't change it in the title but it might help anyone else reading the post if you edit it.

jdressel

Find a good philosophy instructor and develop some good, sound, logic-based arguments.

Tee-hee!

BeeElMarvin

I think that only Socrates can burst Plato.

downsizinghoss

stick a bomb in his souvlaki

downsizinghoss

I recall the immoratal words of Socrates who said... "I drank what?"

one of the more quotable movies!

perfectingpatti

And don't let Plato tell you that you Kant do something.

rml_16

I recall the immoratal words of Socrates who said... "I drank what?"

one of the more quotable movies!

Kent ... Wake up, Kent.

Who is this?

This is Jesus, Kent. And you've been a veeeerrry naughty boy.

downsizinghoss

The philosophers song......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WRFJwGsbY

_Timmeh_

plato bursting IS FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT !

bikermike5094

Find a good philosophy instructor and develop some good, sound, logic-based arguments.

^^^^^ Winner right out of the gate!!!

chunky_pinup

Bursting a plato sounds painful...

I have to agree with this!

dirtnap63

Bursting a plato sounds painful...

Nah, the Greeks do it all the time, especially at weddings and other celebrations.

iAMsmiling

Burst a plato? Is that what you kids are calling it these days?

sunsnstatheart

Have you tried the socratic method?

Ok, seriously, if your weight loss has stalled then its helpful to know how many calories you're eating and what type of routine you're following.

WinnerVictorious

I recall the immoratal words of Socrates who said... "I drank what?"

why didn't anybody ever say, "Socrates, hemlock is poisonous!"?

PikaKnight

it's a little hard to give advice about your plateau when you don't have your diary open or at least give us info like your calorie goal and activity level, whether you are eating your exercise calories back (to Note: MFP expects you to eat your exercise calories back). Maybe you need to double check your TDEE.

If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan - It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

Or for a different version to figure out your TDEE, as well as some great advice...check out:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833500-what-do-i-do-common-sense-cliff-notes
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/844040-raspberry-ketones-for-the-rest-of-us


Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance


For more information about fitness and nutrition, I highly suggest checking out and joining this group: (Read all the stickies. It's great information to know.)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress


For those eating below their BMR (which if that is your calorie goal - I think 1200 is probably below your BMR), not going to preach at you, but here's something you might want to look at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/81391-starvation-mode-myths-and-science
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/859495-if-only-i-had-known?page=1#posts-12919931

If you are eating under a 1000 calories, please stop unless it is doctor approved and supervised. You may also want to check out the links below:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521480-1000-calories-or-less-a-day
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing
http://www.fitwatch.com/weight-loss/3-reasons-why-eating-less-than-1000-calories-is-a-waste-of-time-3347.html


Yes, this is can all be overwhelming and complicated , but you are more than welcome to ask questions on the post.
One of the things that I have found that has been one of the best methods for me to get fit is to understand fitness. To understand where all these figures, etc come from.

The good thing is once you get the hang of it - it is something you'll be aware of constantly and you'll get a better understanding about your eating habits.

So I HIGHLY suggest making the effort to take every chance to educate yourself. Even if you don't end up going with any of these methods, calculations, etc - at least you understand what they are, where others are coming from, and maybe they will still be able to help you figure out what is best for you.