plateau

krisha36
krisha36 Posts: 63
edited January 14 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok so i have issue. i am almost at 50 pounds gone.
i hit a plateau
so frustrating. now i have an injury so i can lift weights with left arm / hand
i have been going on treadmill 45-55 mins 4-5 times a week
could it be i am not eating enough>

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  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    How long has it been since you have lost weight?

    Unless it has been 4-6 weeks since you have seen a loss at all than it isn't a plateau.

    You will not lose weight each and every week.. some weeks you will, some you will gain and some you will see no change.

    To avoid a plateau you need to change things up along the way. Change how much you eat, change your exercise, increase the time or intensity, etc.

    If you really are at a plateau than best thing to do would be to eat at maintance for a week or two and than drop down again.
  • krisha36
    krisha36 Posts: 63
    ok so maybe just stuck. i have increased myself w/ treadmill. i am not up to speed 3.4 with incl of 4-5/ and the 1st 5 mins on treadmill i run, at 4.1/ inclince of 1.00
    im so frustrated
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    How many weeks has it been since you lost weight. Water retention has a tendency to mask weight loss if you've just increased your workout, have a lot of sodium in your diet, or are nearing your TOM.
  • krisha36
    krisha36 Posts: 63
    whats TOM?
    prob about 2 weeks.
    i read every label - so i watch the sodium very careful
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    whats TOM?
    prob about 2 weeks.
    i read every label - so i watch the sodium very careful

    TOM is time of the month. Women can gain as much as 10lbs around that time.

    Don't fret over no loss in two weeks. Two weeks isn't a plateau... keep doing what worked but switch things up now and again.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    After fifty pounds, your body may finally be taking a moment to adjust. I am impressed that you just now got a little stuck.

    Mostly, keep up the great work. If you really want to feel in control, try a totally different exercise. Weights would be ideal, but even just taking class or picking up a hula hoop. Anything to use new muscles after months of doing the same exercise.
  • krisha36
    krisha36 Posts: 63
    right now i cant do weights with arms anyway, i have torn ligaments in left hand...
    TOM, i am so dumb,, i need a nap..
    thanks for help.
  • peace_frog21
    peace_frog21 Posts: 108 Member
    I'm at the same place. I lost 50 lbs, and I've been here since November. It sucks.
  • lizzyb83
    lizzyb83 Posts: 107 Member
    The closer you get to your body's ideal size, the harder it will be to drop weight. AT this point, nutrition really is the most important, so it is very possible you aren't eating enough! Start adding slowly, only 100-200 calories a day for a week or 2 and see how that goes! Weights really will help you the most, but obviously that is out for awhile. Hope you feel better soon!
  • rtrcarrie
    rtrcarrie Posts: 50 Member
    Try some leg lifts w/weights maybe? And a change of diet for a couple weeks could set you back into motion. How much more do you have to go? I have complete faith you can do it.......you got this far through determination and hard work and you WILL finish the job!

    CONGRATS on the 50lbs!!!!!
  • krisha36
    krisha36 Posts: 63
    i want to loose at least another 60-70
  • lizzyb83
    lizzyb83 Posts: 107 Member
    Your lower body muscles are the largest in your body, so really work though and it will burn fat all over your body. Very slow, very controlled squats and lunges will be great for you. Mix it up and find different ways to do them. Sumo squats, one leg squats and lunges. Youtube has a lot of good videos for that. It will give you the weight training without worrying about actually lifting
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