New around here - Hit a plateau

ssive
ssive Posts: 4
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Ive been browsing around here for the last few weeks, its great to see such a large group of supporters helping each other out.
I come in search of some advice.
Im a 28 year old Male from Western Australia - At the middle of the year i peaked at 120kg (264lb) - Im 6'4 (~194cm) - the day i jumped on the scales and saw that i decided to make some changes. I got down to about the 116kg (255lb) mark just by a little bit of walking and cutting out my sugary drinks (mainly redbull).
I got a bit lazy after that and it sort of dropped off, bad habits came back etc. 8 weeks ago i was given a free 2 week trial at the gym, i was hooked. I go about 4-6 days a week, normally getting there around the 5am-5:30am and work out until 6:30.
This morning i jumped on the scales, im currently at 109kg (240lb) but i seem to be stuck there- unfortunately didnt use MFP until about 2 weeks ago.

I have an aim of 105kg by the 20th Oct (for my wedding :) )

What suggestions are there for that bit extra i need to loose? Ive only got about 5 weeks to go.
Currently i wake up - have some preworkout, go to the gym (half hour or so Cardio - Half hour or so weights)
Then i have a protein shake for breakfast (on the way to work 7 am) which is soy milk, almonds, protein powder, frozen berries, 3 strawberries and some rolled oats. at about 10am i have morning tea - which would be a chicken/garden salad, or a wholemeal roll. Then for lunch 1pm i have a healthy museli bar and a weight watchers jelly cup - Then for dinner its normally chicken and salad or steak and salad. (depending on hunger and calories i might have a Gaspari Myofusion shake at about 7pm)

Any guys out there that are in a similar situation feel free to add me, always good to see what other guys are eating etc to compare and "borrow" ideas ha ha.
(sorry this is a bit long winded)
Cheers
Andrew

PS: My fiance' is doing the same sort of thing so she is VERY supportive (wouldnt be where im at without her), but during the day i lack the support (from workmates) that would assist in my weight loss.

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  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    Hi! First, congrats on the losses you've had so far!

    Second, if you'd open up your diary to the public it would be easier to tell you what's up. Two weeks isn't really a plateau, but there are certain things that can inhibit the losses. Sodium intake, over eating, under eating, too much exercise, too little exercise... So many variables!
  • ssive
    ssive Posts: 4
    Thanks,

    Ill open it to the public now.
    I know there are a few small items i should cut out. But other peoples advice would be great!!!

    Thanks
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    Checked out your diary. You look like you're doing really well food-wise. I did notice that you don't do a water count on your diary. That might be helpful because if you aren't hydrated, you end up retaining water. Also, what kind of exercising are you doing? If it's only cardio, I would suggest adding weights to it if you are physically able. Also, if you haven't already heard of it, check out Helloitsdan's "In Place of a Road Map" to get the best info on calorie consumption I have ever seen. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • Ghilber
    Ghilber Posts: 19 Member
    I was stuck around the same weight for a couple of weeks and was going really well eating and exercise.

    I just stuck at it and just this week the scales started moving again ~ 2kg down.

    Work hard and stick at it and give it a couple of weeks.
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    Also, measure yourself. You may be losing inches instead of pounds. When I thought I wasn't losing weight, I measured myself and realized that I'd lost almost 2 inches off my belly.
  • ssive
    ssive Posts: 4
    Checked out your diary. You look like you're doing really well food-wise. I did notice that you don't do a water count on your diary. That might be helpful because if you aren't hydrated, you end up retaining water. Also, what kind of exercising are you doing? If it's only cardio, I would suggest adding weights to it if you are physically able. Also, if you haven't already heard of it, check out Helloitsdan's "In Place of a Road Map" to get the best info on calorie consumption I have ever seen. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    Ive left a few things off the MFP (mainly because i forget) the water i have about 10-15 glasses a day. And weights i do every day (not heavy but lower weight and higher reps)

    I have lost a few cm's, just not noticable for me haha.

    Its my bucks this weekend, so im preparing myself for a blowout.... Hopefully that will be my determination for next week.

    Thanks people :)
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    Lift heavy, less reps. It's a good idea for anyone that is physically able. And heavy is subjective, so it's not like you need to press your body weight immediately, or anything. But the more lean body mass you have, the more calories you'll burn because LBM eats up fat. I'm trying to get a good home weight room going so that my husband and I can start. If you want to add endurance (which is what the low weight, high reps will do for you) then add in some good aerobics. Swimming is fantastic if you have the opportunity, but if not, jogs or brisk walks are good. I know you're a guy, but modern dance is great too. Oh, and to get your calorie burn, are you using just MFP's tool or are you on a HRM? Because MFP does over estimate the amount you burn for almost everything.
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