Plateau for nearly 3 months. Pls help

apocalypsepwnie

I've opened my diary for this thread.

I need some help.

I've lost maybe a kg (2lbs) in 3 months and now I'm gaining and losing the same kg every week. I've lost nearly 18kg (39lbs) prior to this in around 4 months.

I'm getting really frustrated. I've tried upping my protein and lowering my carbs a little to see if that works, nothing for over 2 weeks.

Oh and the water, I drink 3-4 litres most days I just haven't been logging it in a while.

If you've got nothing constructive to say, please keep it to yourself. I'm looking for help, not being chastised. thanks.

supermodelchic

Hi hun, I looked at your diary , and you first need to add sugar & sodium to you diary, you do not need to be eating any sugar at all, unless it is a peice of fruit. Processed meats are really high in sodium, not good for you , do fresh fish , lean chicken , and tons' of fresh veggies, if you want you can add me as a friend and look at my food intake and ask questions..go back a week or so and you will get the idea, this will help you !!!

Mayanbound

I find if I stop eating all the same foods and add only new foods I can get past a plateau. I also mix up my excerise, sometimes 1 extra long workout or Five 30 minute walks in the same day. I never let my body know what to expect.

Also take a look at the Shred diet, its 6 weeks and each week is different. I found this very helpful between my regular diet / workout. I know I've seen some Shred groups on MFP.

Don't let the plateau stop you! You've been doing great you'll find the right thing to snap your body past this!

ImRadical4Jesus

Hello,
It took me a year to lose 37 pounds, I had and have many plateaus one lasting 117 days. I went to my dr recently and found that my hormones and thyroid are out of wack which keeps me from losing weight. I get my cardio, do toning and am eating healthy. I'm on meds for the hormone issue and he'll start me on meds for my thyroid next time I see him. Plus seeing a dietitian and following her plan.

Here is my link for my 1 year ann with MFP

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/928312-1-year-anniversary-36-pounds-lost-with-pics

Don't stop working out and toning and eating healthy, the weight will come off...don't let it get you down!

apocalypsepwnie

Thanks for the responses so far.

I have added in vegetarian eating where I use soy based products and have found out that soy can actually work against me.

I do not have any issues that need medication however I do have a very slightly underactive thyroid which is why I think the soy could be related. I started plateauing around the same time I added these foods to my diet.

I do try and and eat as clean as I can but do include treat foods when I like them. I try only once every 2 weeks for this kind of eating.

apocalypsepwnie

I will say the last few days of my diary aren't good. I was out most of the weekend.

charismanoodles

You have a fair bit of processed foods in your diary, maybe the sodium is mucking with your system.

To be honest i have no idea really, because looking through you seem pretty consistent with your calories and most meals are good ones.

I suggest looking at a TDEE calculator like pu suggested to see what your goal should be set at. You seem to have a lot of carb also and not that much protein, I had to change my goals to 40/30/30 (protein, carb, fat) to see more of a difference on the scale, this might help?

Also, I'm guessing your Aussie by your food choices

Sarauk2sf

How accurately are you logging your food? Are you using a digital scale for everything not liquids and a scale/measuring cup for liquids? Are you making sure you add condiments, oils, etc?. Are you double checking that the database entries make sense? (they are often wrong).

apocalypsepwnie

I use a digital scale and cups/spoons. I don't eyeball anything.
I log everything I eat.
My TDEE is 2300 and my calorie goal is 70% of that which is the lowest I can go. I've checked a few calculators and they all come up with the same amounts give or take 50 cals.
My BMR is 1450.
I use a HRM to get my exercise cals which only gives me the burned cals above my calculated TDEE to make sure I'm getting the right amount.
I eat them back when I can.
I scan my entries wherever possible and always check the entries as much as I can.

I've also just changed my carbs/protein/fat back to 40/30/30 just to see what happens which is why I have the supplements in there now.

apocalypsepwnie

I may also change my carb focus to veg/fruit/complex rather than bread, wraps and potatoes.
Urk that's going to be hard.

charismanoodles

You can try this recipe I've been using to get my protein up, I buy mine from bulk nutrients as it cheaper than buying protein powder in store.

Frozen blueberries (I use woolies brand) 50g
Chobani 2% or 0% plain greek yogurt 100 grams
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (normal milk OK too) 1/2 cup
1 scoop of vanilla WPC

Blend until smooth. It's really good and heres the details...

237 cals 10 carb 4 fat 41 protein 166 sodium 1 fibre

apocalypsepwnie

Thankyou! I have all that stuff at home now and on hand always! That sounds yum yum yum and a great way to get fruit in for me.
Breakfast tomorrow!