I broke through my plateau by exercising more

JasperTheStudent
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Over the last few weeks I've greatly increased my exercise routine and I am seeing the results in my weight loss. I was on a sort of plateau for the last 6 months (after losing 16 kg) but broke through it and I'm losing between 1/2 to 1 kg per week now.
What I did is I just run 50% more (in terms of distance), this week I aim for 40 kilometers, and now I also swim a lot (goal is 5 kilometers for this week).
It's tough to maintain, but I feel great and it's working. Guess it'll get easier over the next few weeks!
Just wanted to share that in case somebody has been on a plateau for some time. Another solution could of course be to reduce your calorie intake, or a combination of both strategies, but for me this is what works best now.
What I did is I just run 50% more (in terms of distance), this week I aim for 40 kilometers, and now I also swim a lot (goal is 5 kilometers for this week).
It's tough to maintain, but I feel great and it's working. Guess it'll get easier over the next few weeks!
Just wanted to share that in case somebody has been on a plateau for some time. Another solution could of course be to reduce your calorie intake, or a combination of both strategies, but for me this is what works best now.
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So you got to a point in your weight loss what you had no deficit. Now you have created one.0
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well done and also a good reminder for me , many thanks0
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So you got to a point in your weight loss what you had no deficit. Now you have created one.
This...0 -
yep, I do this, go kick some butt0
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So you got to a point in your weight loss what you had no deficit. Now you have created one.
This. Or you could have eaten less.0 -
definitely works for breaking a plateau!!0
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Thanks for sharing - I will definitely keep this in mind!0
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So you got to a point in your weight loss what you had no deficit. Now you have created one.
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