stuck at the same weight

hannah770555
hannah770555 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi iv lost 13 lbs now in 2 month and now only have 6 more lbs that i would like to use but iv been stuck at the same weight for 3 weeks now anyone has any suggestions [please/

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  • rhondagraymond
    rhondagraymond Posts: 43
    Wow, congratulations on the weight loss. One idea is going on a diet, if you’re not already on one and upping your exercise if that’s possible. If not, then the diet is great weight loss solution - http://www.dukandiet.com/Dukan-Coaching/Slimming-Secrets. But choose well because not all diets are compatible with every person and if you have diabetes or liver problems then you need to be really careful what diet you choose. Dukan Diet is one safe option. Hope this helps you!
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    Wow, congratulations on the weight loss. One idea is going on a diet, if you’re not already on one and upping your exercise if that’s possible. If not, then the diet is great weight loss solution - http://www.dukandiet.com/Dukan-Coaching/Slimming-Secrets. But choose well because not all diets are compatible with every person and if you have diabetes or liver problems then you need to be really careful what diet you choose. Dukan Diet is one safe option. Hope this helps you!

    interesting......................
  • raven0314
    raven0314 Posts: 22
    Hannah,

    I'm experiencing the same thing, you are not alone. I don't think going on a different diet than you have been on is going to help. Obviously it worked for the first 13 pounds. Good job. The way I broke my last plateau was do 2 work outs a day. It doesn't seem to be helping much this trip, but I just need to scrutinize my routine and stress level.

    If you haven't tried 2-a-days, that may help. It worked for me before, just not this trip. Good luck. When you break the plateau, let me know what you did. I could use some new suggestions.
  • Yogi_Carl
    Yogi_Carl Posts: 1,906 Member
    I broke a plateau recently by fasting for 24 hours, apart from water - and doing a 30 minute easy jog on the fast day. The following day I made sure I returned to normal eating and not making up for losses the day before. I lost 1lb that week and started to lose again from there.
  • m_shuman
    m_shuman Posts: 179
    My weight loss stalled around 15 LBS and I increased my calories and then I started losing again. I was only eating around 1200 calories which MFP had set as my default. Well after doing some research I found out I was eating way under my BMR, which is what your body needs to sustain itself. I increased my calories and after a few weeks I started losing again. Two important numbers you need to look at are your TDEE and BMR. The key is finding a number between the two that allows you to lose. For example I am 5' 4" my BMR is 1335. My TDEE is 2292. I eat around 2000-2200 calories a day and I am losing weight again. I eat on the higher end of my TDEE because I am an exercise instructor and I spend 6 days a week in the gym so I need those calories to have energy. Also I have found I lose more when I eat higher protein and less carbs and fat. Here is a link so you can calculate your BMR and TDEE.

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html
  • Little_Laura_K
    Little_Laura_K Posts: 57 Member
    My weight loss stalled around 15 LBS and I increased my calories and then I started losing again. I was only eating around 1200 calories which MFP had set as my default. Well after doing some research I found out I was eating way under my BMR, which is what your body needs to sustain itself. I increased my calories and after a few weeks I started losing again. Two important numbers you need to look at are your TDEE and BMR. The key is finding a number between the two that allows you to lose. For example I am 5' 4" my BMR is 1335. My TDEE is 2292. I eat around 2000-2200 calories a day and I am losing weight again. I eat on the higher end of my TDEE because I am an exercise instructor and I spend 6 days a week in the gym so I need those calories to have energy. Also I have found I lose more when I eat higher protein and less carbs and fat. Here is a link so you can calculate your BMR and TDEE.

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    Ive calculated mine and I should be eating a lot more calories! What do you eat to bulk it up as I generally don't eat loads Im only 4 ft 11.

    Thank you x
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    My weight loss stalled around 15 LBS and I increased my calories and then I started losing again. I was only eating around 1200 calories which MFP had set as my default. Well after doing some research I found out I was eating way under my BMR, which is what your body needs to sustain itself. I increased my calories and after a few weeks I started losing again. Two important numbers you need to look at are your TDEE and BMR. The key is finding a number between the two that allows you to lose. For example I am 5' 4" my BMR is 1335. My TDEE is 2292. I eat around 2000-2200 calories a day and I am losing weight again. I eat on the higher end of my TDEE because I am an exercise instructor and I spend 6 days a week in the gym so I need those calories to have energy. Also I have found I lose more when I eat higher protein and less carbs and fat. Here is a link so you can calculate your BMR and TDEE.

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    This advice is spot on. Also, just a thought, have you readjusted your daily cals to the weight you are now? Remember your quite a bit lighter than you were when you began losing weight so you may need to re look at your intake numbers. But this will figure into the calculations mentioned above if you work out your tdee and go from there. Best of luck x
  • belben22
    belben22 Posts: 17
    Are you tracking, measuring and weighing everything ? Eating clean, unprocessed food ? Do you need to push yourself a bit harder when working out or maybe change up your workout all together ? Up your daily protein ? Make sure you are not undereating or overeating with your calorie needs and keep up your water, green tea can be a great alternative to water if you are struggling to drink your 8 ; ) ....

    If you are doing all the above already then just keep going, sometimes we hit weight loss halts and just have to keep going for a few weeks until the weight starts coming off again but I find in 90% of the cases it is human error. e.g not tracking everything or just letting small negative habits slip back in enough to stop weightloss..

    I hit a plateau for a looonng time but only had myself to blame as as soon as I started working out at a good intensity, diligently tracking and eating clean again the weight immediately started shifting again.

    Good luck babe, we've all been there and you can get past it

    Bel
  • m_shuman
    m_shuman Posts: 179
    My weight loss stalled around 15 LBS and I increased my calories and then I started losing again. I was only eating around 1200 calories which MFP had set as my default. Well after doing some research I found out I was eating way under my BMR, which is what your body needs to sustain itself. I increased my calories and after a few weeks I started losing again. Two important numbers you need to look at are your TDEE and BMR. The key is finding a number between the two that allows you to lose. For example I am 5' 4" my BMR is 1335. My TDEE is 2292. I eat around 2000-2200 calories a day and I am losing weight again. I eat on the higher end of my TDEE because I am an exercise instructor and I spend 6 days a week in the gym so I need those calories to have energy. Also I have found I lose more when I eat higher protein and less carbs and fat. Here is a link so you can calculate your BMR and TDEE.

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    Ive calculated mine and I should be eating a lot more calories! What do you eat to bulk it up as I generally don't eat loads Im only 4 ft 11.

    Thank you x

    I try to eat nutrient dense foods if I need to add extra calories such as avacados, nut butters, nuts, but I usually don't have to add these as I eat a lunch that is much like my dinner protein (usually fish), veggies and a good carb like brown rice, sweet potato or baked potato. I also drink 2 protein shakes on heavy workout days (days I am spending 2-3 hours between weights and cardio)
  • raven0314
    raven0314 Posts: 22
    My weight loss stalled around 15 LBS and I increased my calories and then I started losing again. I was only eating around 1200 calories which MFP had set as my default. Well after doing some research I found out I was eating way under my BMR, which is what your body needs to sustain itself. I increased my calories and after a few weeks I started losing again. Two important numbers you need to look at are your TDEE and BMR. The key is finding a number between the two that allows you to lose. For example I am 5' 4" my BMR is 1335. My TDEE is 2292. I eat around 2000-2200 calories a day and I am losing weight again. I eat on the higher end of my TDEE because I am an exercise instructor and I spend 6 days a week in the gym so I need those calories to have energy. Also I have found I lose more when I eat higher protein and less carbs and fat. Here is a link so you can calculate your BMR and TDEE.

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    Thank you Shuman. That's really helpful.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    My weight loss stalled around 15 LBS and I increased my calories and then I started losing again. I was only eating around 1200 calories which MFP had set as my default. Well after doing some research I found out I was eating way under my BMR, which is what your body needs to sustain itself. I increased my calories and after a few weeks I started losing again. Two important numbers you need to look at are your TDEE and BMR. The key is finding a number between the two that allows you to lose. For example I am 5' 4" my BMR is 1335. My TDEE is 2292. I eat around 2000-2200 calories a day and I am losing weight again. I eat on the higher end of my TDEE because I am an exercise instructor and I spend 6 days a week in the gym so I need those calories to have energy. Also I have found I lose more when I eat higher protein and less carbs and fat. Here is a link so you can calculate your BMR and TDEE.

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    Agree with this advice.

    However, the OP won't necessarily need lower carb/higher protein. We all do better with different macro settings. For example, I lose more (and feel better) when I'm 40% carb, 30% fat, 30% protein. I exercise a lot, and need the carbs for quick energy. If high protein works for you, then that's great.

    The nonsense about the Dukan diet is unnecessary. You don't need to do a special program like that. You also don't have to ONLY eat "clean" foods.

    And I would like to add that if you don't have much left to lose, you need to be realistic about how much you can lose in a week. 6lbs a month is great (better than what most people can lose), but if you have less than 20lbs to goal, you should aim for 0.5lbs a week. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    The last 10 pounds are the hardest (and slowest) to lose. You should aim for losing half a pound a week or even a quarter of a pound per week. Your calorie deficit should be getting smaller as you get to your goal weight.
  • cedarghost
    cedarghost Posts: 621 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/795382-anyone-else-lose-weight-monthly-instead-of-weekly

    read this
    And don't do anything crazy just yet. 3 weeks is not stuck.....
  • edenwish
    edenwish Posts: 20 Member
    I keep hearing about increaing my calorie intake to speed up weight loss. Does that sound weird or what?
    How can you lose more by eating more? Can someone help understand this concept?
    I eat about 1300+ and end of the day go to bed feeling guilty for that extra 100
    and still hungry sometimes!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Read this, it explains why and how to determine an appropriate amount of calories:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

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