DREADED PLATEAU...UGH!!!

JeniNoel
JeniNoel Posts: 9 Member
in Motivation and Support
So, I'm going on week 5 with no change in the scale...oh, it will bump up and down a few pounds, but still sitting on 208-209 every day and it's GETTING OLD!

I've lost 67 lbs since May 2013...and haven't changed much. Still eating between 1000-1200 cals / day, <40 gms carbs, >70 gms protein, drinking 100+ oz H20, no alcohol, no sugar, and hitting the gym daily - walking intervals, jogging, yoga, pilates, stationary bike, weight 3-4 days / week. (Even my trainer says I should be smaller than this based on my intake / efforts)...gee thanks.

Somebody PLEASE give me something to go on, I'm getting BEYOND frustrated!

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  • tegalicious
    tegalicious Posts: 629
    Are you weighing your foods with a food scale?
  • JeniNoel
    JeniNoel Posts: 9 Member
    Weighing and measuring everything religiously.
  • bumblebreezy91
    bumblebreezy91 Posts: 520 Member
    You're eating 1000-1200 calories per day? That seems low to me and it could be why you're stuck.
  • miqisha
    miqisha Posts: 1,534 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss so far. Have you spoken to your trainer about possible increasing your calories. You seem to be doing everything right, only thing I can think is you may need to be eating more

    Good luck!!!!!
  • arrseegee
    arrseegee Posts: 575 Member
    Is that 1000-1200 cals Per day net or total? Whichever, it's a really low amount of calories to be eating for 8 months and your metabolism is probably protesting. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing
  • kjo9692
    kjo9692 Posts: 430 Member
    I think you need to up your calories. It should never be less than 1200. Try aiming for 1200-1300.
  • Conorfitz92
    Conorfitz92 Posts: 107
    Is that 1000-1200 cals Per day net or total? Whichever, it's a really low amount of calories to be eating for 8 months and your metabolism is probably protesting. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

    ^ This most likely. There's a time when your body will just say enough. Fairly common with long, drastic dieting. You're best off bumping your calories up for about a week, maybe close to maintenance, give your body time to replenish, and slowly drop calories again.
  • JeniNoel
    JeniNoel Posts: 9 Member
    Yes, I've talked to my trainer about it - and he keeps telling me the same thing, but I cannot wrap my head around eating more...if that makes sense...He wants me up around 1800 cals (intake) daily...yikes - NO WAY!
  • Conorfitz92
    Conorfitz92 Posts: 107
    Yes, I've talked to my trainer about it - and he keeps telling me the same thing, but I cannot wrap my head around eating more...if that makes sense...He wants me up around 1800 cals (intake) daily...yikes - NO WAY!

    I'd agree with 1800. That's still below the RDA. You won't gain weight and you'll give your body a MUCH needed break and restoration from your journey.
  • tegalicious
    tegalicious Posts: 629
    Yes, I've talked to my trainer about it - and he keeps telling me the same thing, but I cannot wrap my head around eating more...if that makes sense...He wants me up around 1800 cals (intake) daily...yikes - NO WAY!


    I'd agree with 1800. That's still below the RDA. You won't gain weight and you'll give your body a MUCH needed break and restoration from your journey.

    I agree as well! If it makes you feel better I eat over 2000/day and lost weight doing so...
  • JeniNoel
    JeniNoel Posts: 9 Member
    Gosh - I just don't get that...I mean, the basic math is always calories in vs. calories out (yes, I'm well aware that's not the case)...but I guess the general consensus is to up the cals...definitely worth a try, I guess! Thanks!
  • tegalicious
    tegalicious Posts: 629
    Gosh - I just don't get that...I mean, the basic math is always calories in vs. calories out (yes, I'm well aware that's not the case)...but I guess the general consensus is to up the cals...definitely worth a try, I guess! Thanks!

    Yes but you can't continue on for a long time with a very high calorie deficit for all the reasons stated in the linked post.
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    I agree with the others that you should up your cals. But just don't freak out if you see an initial little weight gain. Give it a good try before throwing your hands up and saying 'see, I knew it wouldn't work' if you gain a couple of pounds in the first week. It will come off again, and more.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    So, I'm going on week 5 with no change in the scale...oh, it will bump up and down a few pounds, but still sitting on 208-209 every day and it's GETTING OLD!

    I've lost 67 lbs since May 2013...and haven't changed much. Still eating between 1000-1200 cals / day, <40 gms carbs, >70 gms protein, drinking 100+ oz H20, no alcohol, no sugar, and hitting the gym daily - walking intervals, jogging, yoga, pilates, stationary bike, weight 3-4 days / week. (Even my trainer says I should be smaller than this based on my intake / efforts)...gee thanks.

    Somebody PLEASE give me something to go on, I'm getting BEYOND frustrated!
    Eat your BMR for a week or two.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    Yes, I've talked to my trainer about it - and he keeps telling me the same thing, but I cannot wrap my head around eating more...if that makes sense...He wants me up around 1800 cals (intake) daily...yikes - NO WAY!
    You have a trainer and don't want to listen to his advice?

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • JeniNoel
    JeniNoel Posts: 9 Member
    I know. I know.... LOL

    I listen to him about everything else. :)
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    You are eating too much.
  • bleep
    bleep Posts: 68 Member
    Yeah as weird as it sounds bumping up the cals a bit will probably do the trick. I kind of stalled out when I was eating about 1600 a day and when I bumped it up to 1800-2000 for a while I started losing again. Now I basically aim for 1600-1900 and I just stay in there.
  • harrietfram
    harrietfram Posts: 1 Member
    I understand how frustrated you are! I would also increase the cardio versus the pilates and strength training. Cardio burns more calories. I think if you keep up what you're doing then it will come off.
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    Yes, I've talked to my trainer about it - and he keeps telling me the same thing, but I cannot wrap my head around eating more...if that makes sense...He wants me up around 1800 cals (intake) daily...yikes - NO WAY!

    Yeah, that sounds about right. Make sure you're logging your food accurately. A lot of the data on here is inaccurate, so check labels when possible. Weigh your food. I eat 1,750-1,850 and lose. I'm 5'3" and 141lb's. If you're heavier than me, you'll definately burn more. So you could increase to ATLEAST 1,800.

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