Plateau Support Group?

I added green tea into my diet yesterday (4 cups) and this morning I'm down by .6 lbs. The tea is the only thing I did differently. It did let me push myself a little harder while I was doing cardio (I haven't had any caffeine in 6 months, it gave me a boost) but other than that, the only difference was the tea.

Maybe it's just water weight that will rebound... I'm going to keep an eye on my weight over the next week.

How about you guys? Any progress? Is anybody else still even on this thread? LOL

I'm following the Dukan plan and have lost 11lbs, but I've been stuck at the same weight for 10 days now Doesnt seem that long I know but after an initial loss of 5lbs then a steady drop of 2-ish lbs a week it's most disheartening. :ohwell:

I think its because I usually work evenings but have had 5am starts instead this week - my body doesnt know which end is up! I think i may not have been eating enough either and definitely havent been exercising enough - i usually bring my dogs for long walks but apart from one day this week there's been torrential rain!

Have increased my food and hopefully will see a loss when I'm back in my regular routine of working and walking next week

I wonder if that's my problem too

I'm bidding on Chalean Extreme right now, so I hope I win and can start it after my vacation (which is the week after next). Even if I don't lose a ton of weight, I would LOVE to lose several inches and firm up. This weight is getting annoying! :grumble:

I plateaued these last two weeks, but this week I've lost almost five pounds. I've been drinking 16 ounces of water in the morning with the juice of half a lime, I work out doing yoga or the 30DS before I get ready for work, and overall drinking more water with lime throughout the day. I try to get another workout in at night, either jogging for 30 min, 30DS, or No More Trouble Zones. That's it! I've even been eating dark chocolate as a late afternoon snack at work. I bet ten dollars I won't lose any weight next week though, that just seems like how it's been going lately...:noway:

oh and against my better judgement I have started using meltdown for about a week, that worked it seemed (three pounds down) then the weight went right back up today.

Well I need HELP!!!! I have been on a plateau since NOVEMBER!!! I have lost and gained the same 5 pounds over and over. I just want to cry......

Honestly, I know I have lost some in size since I started running in January but not much. My belly won't go....I am losing motivation, well to diet; I absolutely love running and can't stand missing a day.

I have added calories, cut calories, changed my workout, exercised more, exercised less, I feel like it just won't budge. I have about 15 pounds to go. I don't care about actual pounds, it doesn't matter what I weigh but I know the fat needs to go so that is what I mean. It's everywhere, uuugghhhh!!!


How do I break it for good????

I completely feel your pain!!! I've been stuck since the first of the year with the same 3 or so pounds. I'm going to start a new program the first of August, ChaLean Extreme, and will start training for a half marathon then too. Of course, I've heard that running THAT much doesn't help with weight loss, but as long as I firm up, that's okay.

lol, I kinda feel bad to come in and say that I actually lost at my weigh-in. Only kinda because I don't want to "rub it in," but it definitely makes me happy! I increased my workouts to at least 45 minutes (some days extended to an hour without me noticing! lol), midway through the week I bought a whey protein shake mix called Syntha-6 and have been taking it after workouts, and I bought some green tea Saturday and I'll probably have a cup a day. I can't help but wonder if any of these specifically helped me out this week or just a combination. I doubt on the tea tho since I just got it Saturday. But I definitely noticed that the protein shakes help decrease the soreness of my muscles the next day. I'm on three days of the 30 Day Shred level 2 which always leaves me super sore (and sweaty!!!) but I haven't been feeling it the next day like before.

Good for you! Keep up the great work!


For me, I'm just happy to report that I'm apparently back down to what my ticker says. I've been up for quite a bit (just a couple pounds). I can't say what happened since I wasn't really trying. I did okay on my food this week, but I only got in one time of exercise due to being sick (sinus or upper respiratory crap).

I thought running was good??? NO?? I wear a HRM and I seem to burn a decent amount...
I am actually down again today, BUT in a few days I bet I am up again.........

Do you wear a HRM?

Well I need HELP!!!! I have been on a plateau since NOVEMBER!!! I have lost and gained the same 5 pounds over and over. I just want to cry......

Honestly, I know I have lost some in size since I started running in January but not much. My belly won't go....I am losing motivation, well to diet; I absolutely love running and can't stand missing a day.

I have added calories, cut calories, changed my workout, exercised more, exercised less, I feel like it just won't budge. I have about 15 pounds to go. I don't care about actual pounds, it doesn't matter what I weigh but I know the fat needs to go so that is what I mean. It's everywhere, uuugghhhh!!!


How do I break it for good????

I completely feel your pain!!! I've been stuck since the first of the year with the same 3 or so pounds. I'm going to start a new program the first of August, ChaLean Extreme, and will start training for a half marathon then too. Of course, I've heard that running THAT much doesn't help with weight loss, but as long as I firm up, that's okay.

woohoo! after a two week plateau I FINALLY dropped a pound on the scale today. I think its just water, the lady in the health food shop recommended some nettle tea and it really helped with my bloated PMS tummy, plus it tastes good! Only one little pound but at least the scales is moving in the right direction now :-)

As a group fitness instructor I always tell my class "If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got." My thoughts to get off a plateau is change it up. Here are some ideas I copied from another site:

1. Zig-Zag Calorie Intake
Zig-zagging, or calorie cycling is the process of varying daily calorie intake, while maintaining the same weekly intake. Instead of consuming (for example) precisely 1800 calories each day - you can mix it up. Eat 1500 calories one day, and 2100 calories the next. This can be as simple as halving then doubling a portion size, or adding a post-workout shake into the plan. Just keep your body guessing.

2. Strength Training
If you are not doing this as part of your program or lifestyle, then it's time to start. Working your muscles will help to strengthen bone tissue, increase lean mass, and ultimately boost metabolic rate.

3. Change Your Exercise Routine
So you go walking a lot? Then try jogging, or swimming, or cycling -- anything that will change the way your body is working. If you are doing low intensity cardio work, then try some high intensity exercise (such as HIIT).

4. Alter Macro-nutrient Intake
Although it sounds complicated, once again, the idea is to change what you are eating. If (for example) you are eating a moderate diet that is higher in carbs - try eating less carbs and more protein. There is no need to get super-technical over the whole thing. If you have a carbohydrate snack every day at morning tea time - change it to a protein snack. Whatever you are doing consistently - try mixing it up a bit.

5. Change Meal Frequency
If you are eating three square meals a day - start adding snacks in between (which may mean reducing the portion size of the main meals). Eating often is an old and common style of eating - once again, you are trying to boost your metabolic rate.