Weight Loss plateau (slightly)

Jkn921
Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I was 142.6lbs on Friday and now am 142.8lbs so not really a plateau yet but I feel it's incredibly hard to see the numbers on the scale move down from this. I started my first session of strength training and toning yesterday - will do another one after Xmas.

Any tips I can apply for getting over a weight loss plateau when it does occur?

I've been at 142.x since I've been home so 14/12 I've eaten in calorie deficit and also have done exercise here and there

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  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Never mind, ended up losing half a pound whilst eating a bit of junk *weird face*
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Never mind, ended up losing half a pound whilst eating a bit of junk *weird face*

    you lost half apound in 4 hours so now you're happy again?
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    It sounds like you have a bit of a problem here. Your weight can change 4 to 5 pounds during a day. if you can't mentally handle these normal fluctuations you really need to weigh yourself less otherwise you'll just drive yourself crazy
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Never mind, ended up losing half a pound whilst eating a bit of junk *weird face*

    you lost half apound in 4 hours so now you're happy again?

    I didn't have bowel movement for a few days that's why...

    Btw I never said I was frustrated nor was that implied in my OP...
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    It sounds like you have a bit of a problem here. Your weight can change 4 to 5 pounds during a day. if you can't mentally handle these normal fluctuations you really need to weigh yourself less otherwise you'll just drive yourself crazy

    Oh I don't have a problem with it, I was wondering how you get through the plateau. I weighed myself on Friday, I read people weight themselves every morning which to me is extreme. I'll continue with (or improve) what I'm doing but won't give up on it.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Never mind, ended up losing half a pound whilst eating a bit of junk *weird face*

    you lost half apound in 4 hours so now you're happy again?

    I didn't have bowel movement for a few days that's why...

    Btw I never said I was frustrated nor was that implied in my OP...

    I never said you were frustrated....
  • Vicks1978
    Vicks1978 Posts: 81 Member
    oh my! .... when you've had a plateau for over 2 months on the scale then come on here and ask this question.
    just keep at it and stop looking at the scale.
    for me its about my clothes been looser, it is nice to see the scale finally budge when it does happen, but I no longer get hung up on it after the 2 months it didn't shift a thing.
    I'd stepped up exercise and I think my body took its time changing and my muscles changed most definitely...
    I know it is hard, but seriously best thing for you is to keep doing the good stuff and stay off the scales for a good few weeks, even a month maybe
    Good Luck :)
  • Sashoi
    Sashoi Posts: 295 Member
    It's not a plateau unless it last longer than a month. So relax your body tends to react when u stress and get compulsive about these things.
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Thanks, I'll definitely ease up on the scale checks and avoid getting worried about it in future. I've not hit a plateau yet luckily
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    It sounds like you have a bit of a problem here. Your weight can change 4 to 5 pounds during a day. if you can't mentally handle these normal fluctuations you really need to weigh yourself less otherwise you'll just drive yourself crazy

    Oh I don't have a problem with it, I was wondering how you get through the plateau. I weighed myself on Friday, I read people weight themselves every morning which to me is extreme. I'll continue with (or improve) what I'm doing but won't give up on it.

    What plateau???

    What you have described is not anything even remotely resembling a plateau.
  • Just_Jon
    Just_Jon Posts: 108 Member
    I was 142.6lbs on Friday and now am 142.8lbs so not really a plateau yet but I feel it's incredibly hard to see the numbers on the scale move down from this. I started my first session of strength training and toning yesterday - will do another one after Xmas.

    Any tips I can apply for getting over a weight loss plateau when it does occur?

    I've been at 142.x since I've been home so 14/12 I've eaten in calorie deficit and also have done exercise here and there

    This is why I like to graph my weight measurements. Then I can see if the trend is actually upward, or if it is only doing the typical "sawtooth" pattern of weight loss.

    As with your stock investments, watch the long trends and ignore the daily fluctuations. :smile:
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    This is not a plateau. You just needed to poop.
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    I measured my weight last week which showed no changes until today I think, I'm not sure.

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