When your weight loss stalled what did you change

bushokie
bushokie Posts: 180 Member
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When your weight loss stalled what did you change
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  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    I am anxious to see the answers to this, as mine has stalled majorly, and I have tried all I can think of!!
  • elaineirene84
    elaineirene84 Posts: 65 Member
    I increased my calories, increased the intensity of my workouts and began using dumbbells in addition to the cardio I was doing. I just began doing 30 day shred as well so mixing up my workouts seem to have helped.
  • serenalesley
    serenalesley Posts: 58 Member
    I ran the numbers (see http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 which you probably have already, but another look doesn't hurt) and upped my goal calories to slightly above my BMR, while also eating back the majority of my exercise calories (worked out by MFP according to stats grabbed from a linked Fitbit smart pedometer). Eating more to eat less really DOES work.
  • Kempossible
    Kempossible Posts: 158 Member
    I actually changed my workout routine and increased my protein intake signficantly. So now, I 'try" to eat protein with every meal including snacks. Best Wishes to you !
  • SkinnyForMinnie
    SkinnyForMinnie Posts: 68 Member
    I will learn a lot from these answers. Bump.
  • kah68
    kah68 Posts: 1,515 Member
    I increased my calories and my trainer took cardio out of our sessions, replacing it with heavy lifting - started having better losses.
  • luckyinlove2
    luckyinlove2 Posts: 66 Member
    I just went back to my goals page. I had put myself down for 4 x per week 30 min workouts this past summer, but haven't been getting those in this winter. So I backed out 1 of the workouts, lost 200 calories per day and am seeing a very slow downward change. Of course, I just did this last Friday! So check on that. :flowerforyou:
  • kooltray87
    kooltray87 Posts: 501 Member
    I was doing mainly cardio with light weights and had a 3 month stall. Then I incorporated strength training and got a hrm so that I could monitor my calories in vs. calories out closer. Worked like a charm :-)
  • HotMummyMission
    HotMummyMission Posts: 1,723 Member
    I don't know if this is true so might be best not to listen but I'm sure I seem or heard so embody say so nobody shout at me .... "Shock you body, 1 day eat about 3000 cals then the next 1200 and do that for a week along with strength and cardio training "..... I don't kow if that's true but my weight stalled for abit and I stopped heavy exercise and just walked I piced the pace up went up and down hills every time an walked every single day for an hour and I started losing again I lost 35lbs then gained an I avnt weighed since it that's my own silly fault
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    I change up my workouts.
  • gomisskellygo
    gomisskellygo Posts: 635 Member
    I just busted through my stall..it was 6 months long! I completely changed my workouts. In the beginning, I could only manage the eliptical for 5 minutes but eventually I was up to an hour. Same with running, I couldn't run 5 minutes then I was doing 5k's..And then I stalled. I was not going to add more time to my workouts because that is crazy (to me). So I just added JM Ripped in 30, 30DS, walking, and started weight training again. I have stopped the elliptical and have also started biking. I cannot wait to be able to be outdoors!

    For me personally, I slacked big time on the water beginning with winter and picking up my pace on that helped greatly.

    I am by no means an expert but I hope it helps:)
  • stangirl1995
    stangirl1995 Posts: 43 Member
    I was at a stall for over a year. I upped my calories majorly and switched to clean eating. I immediately started dropping and am still dropping. I have always done a good combo of strength and cardio. Clean eating is what did it for me. I am no longer afraid of calories. And I still allow myself to splurge a couple times a week.
  • wanttolose40lbs
    wanttolose40lbs Posts: 239 Member
    Went from 1200 calories to 1400 calories and added weight lifting twice a week.
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    Luckily, I never plateaued during my weight loss, and I think I can chalk it up to always switching up my exercise routine. I changed up my routine every 4-5 workouts. Doing that, I prevented my body from falling into routine. I always kept it guessing! When people are at a stall, that is the first thing I suggest doing :)
  • imchicbad
    imchicbad Posts: 1,650 Member
    I ate more. And stopped weighing myself. I payed better attention to my measurements and dropped all the 100 calorie snack Pack crap. And I started shrinking ASAP.
  • Dlacenere
    Dlacenere Posts: 198 Member
    Follow the theme in all of these answers...less cardio, lift weights (heavy as you can) increase calories and protein. This is what works.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    I went from single to engaged
  • k7n2w3
    k7n2w3 Posts: 241 Member
    I didn't change a thing. I always had a 500 calorie deficit every single day. 500 cal deficit a day = 3500 cals = 1 pound lost a week. i knew what i was doing was EXACTLY the right way so as long as i kept doing it eventually it would catch up with the loss. I would go on 3-4 weeks stints where no loss. It ALWAYS caught up around week 4 and would actually be a 4 pound loss where even like week 2 would be a gain of .1 but in the end as long as you are not lying to yourself and really are eating the amount recorded and not overestimating your exercise your body will catch up. The body doesn't like losing weight... it's fuel. Nature wants us to be at whatever weight we are, if not heavier so using science of calories your body has to give in eventually. a lot of people don't record a "bite" here and a "bite" there... those add up and can hurt too. I was consistent and overall lost 1 pound a week even with snags here and there. if you are truly having a calorie deficit your body WILL lose the weight (barring medical issues of course).
  • em3120
    em3120 Posts: 154 Member
    I started to eat more. I was eating at the generic 1200 calories but now I net about 1500. I changed up routine to include more HIIT and pilates. I bought a food scale and more accurately measured everything. It might not seem like a big deal when you are logging an apple but it can really vary with how much it weighs!
  • NJL13500
    NJL13500 Posts: 433 Member
    I increased my strength training, started doing HIIT cardio instead of steady state, and bought a BodyMedia armband so I could accurately see how many calories I was burning from my workouts as well as throughout the day. I read someone's profile "picture" and it stuck with me. If it doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't challenge you. I was doing an hour on the elliptical machine without breaking a sweat. I turned up the intensity and added free weights and haven't looked back since. Helped me to lose my last stubborn pounds and now helps me maintain the loss.
  • EmmaKarney
    EmmaKarney Posts: 690 Member
    I didn't change a thing. I always had a 500 calorie deficit every single day. 500 cal deficit a day = 3500 cals = 1 pound lost a week. i knew what i was doing was EXACTLY the right way so as long as i kept doing it eventually it would catch up with the loss. I would go on 3-4 weeks stints where no loss. It ALWAYS caught up around week 4 and would actually be a 4 pound loss where even like week 2 would be a gain of .1 but in the end as long as you are not lying to yourself and really are eating the amount recorded and not overestimating your exercise your body will catch up. The body doesn't like losing weight... it's fuel. Nature wants us to be at whatever weight we are, if not heavier so using science of calories your body has to give in eventually. a lot of people don't record a "bite" here and a "bite" there... those add up and can hurt too. I was consistent and overall lost 1 pound a week even with snags here and there. if you are truly having a calorie deficit your body WILL lose the weight (barring medical issues of course).

    I just keep telling myself this every day. No giving up - just stick to the plan. It will come off eventually. It just will.
  • tjphelps73
    tjphelps73 Posts: 171 Member
    Weight lifting, added protein, reduced fat, and added carbs (good ones) to help my muscle. I NEVER eat the same amount of calories everyday. My weight loss is a lifestyle change so everyday is different. I just had a rough two months and could not figure out why my weight was maintaining and not dropping....I reviewed my calories, workouts, etc., found the problem and regrouped. I eat too many bad carbs, but one day at a time that will change.

    Also if you have had 3-5lbs of loss quickly your body will slow down as your muscle builds and your inches decline. While I maintained my weight the last two months, I dropped an entire pants size.

    Good Luck and keep moving forward - You will succeed.
  • autopilot_on
    autopilot_on Posts: 388
    Everybody's body is different so please take my comment with a grain of salt. (no more than that because you don't want to OD on sodium) For me when I slowed or even stopped, there were a couple of things.

    1. Change your workouts. Do them in a different order, do them longer or shorter, or at different times of the day if you can. Do SOMETHING different for exercise.

    2. Change your calorie intake. For me I was eating too little. When I increased my calorie intake I started losing weight suddenly. This is something that should be adjusted based on your BMI and the amount of exercise you're doing regularly.

    3. Get rid of as much processed food as possible! Whole foods = healthy foods. Remember that food is fuel, so you want it in its purest form. No sense in putting a whole load of preservatives in your body. You don't WANT the food to be preserved in your body, you want your body to BURN IT!

    Good luck! Keep pushing hard and you WILL succeed!
  • mrsslimkatie
    mrsslimkatie Posts: 46
    I changed my setting to loosing one lb per week instead of 2, eating back more of my exercise calories and started upping my weight training with much less focus on cardio. According to MFP I should have been loosing 5+ lbs a week with the low calorie intake and intense workouts and sometimes I wasnt even loosing anything during the week. I realized that either something was drastically wrong with my metabolism or I wasnt eating enough food. I was working my body like a well trained athlete and feeding it like bird. I am seeing much greater results now that I actually feed my body. I also switched from consuming all my calories in a 4-6 hr window (intermittent fasting) to eating different times everyday. My body is definately thanking me for my care. I LOVE hearing everyones feedback and think that even though the feedback is helpfull for the wealth of ideas, it also shows there is no one right way or formula that works for everybody. The key for me is staying in tune with my body's needs and being willing, open and diligent enough to make the changes needed. I really love working out and eating clean. I spend 2-3 hours at the gym 4 days a week and make it my playground by pushing my body a little further and in different direction each time. I think the major factor for me is finding a way that is fun, exciting and challenging. The end goal for all of us is health and happiness yet I see so many people struggle through the journey when the journey has the potential to be the best part :wink:
  • bushokie
    bushokie Posts: 180 Member
    awesome thank you
  • jjennasmithh
    jjennasmithh Posts: 96
    bump
  • amjo2693
    amjo2693 Posts: 89 Member
    I haven't hit a plateau yet since I'm just starting out (again.) The last time I plateaued, I eliminated a lot of processed foods and the weight started to come off again.
  • bushokie
    bushokie Posts: 180 Member
    thanks
  • k7n2w3
    k7n2w3 Posts: 241 Member
    I didn't change a thing. I always had a 500 calorie deficit every single day. 500 cal deficit a day = 3500 cals = 1 pound lost a week. i knew what i was doing was EXACTLY the right way so as long as i kept doing it eventually it would catch up with the loss. I would go on 3-4 weeks stints where no loss. It ALWAYS caught up around week 4 and would actually be a 4 pound loss where even like week 2 would be a gain of .1 but in the end as long as you are not lying to yourself and really are eating the amount recorded and not overestimating your exercise your body will catch up. The body doesn't like losing weight... it's fuel. Nature wants us to be at whatever weight we are, if not heavier so using science of calories your body has to give in eventually. a lot of people don't record a "bite" here and a "bite" there... those add up and can hurt too. I was consistent and overall lost 1 pound a week even with snags here and there. if you are truly having a calorie deficit your body WILL lose the weight (barring medical issues of course).

    I just keep telling myself this every day. No giving up - just stick to the plan. It will come off eventually. It just will.

    it will... if you are honest and recording it will definitely happen.. i lost 44 pounds and have kept it off for over a year and a half now :-) you got this!!! and just know... it WILL catch up :-) and good luck!
  • Danielle817
    Danielle817 Posts: 62 Member
    bump

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