4-Week Plateau... Feeling Low :'(

phillipakemp
phillipakemp Posts: 15 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi there, newbie here ;) I've been religiously completing my entry every day and I weigh/measure EVERYTHING to the extent that I'm the laughing stock of my friends and family :-/

I started at 11 stone 3 ... I'm 5ft, goal weight 9 stone give or take 2/3 pounds. For the first 8 weeks I dropped 2 pounds EVERY week without fail then from the 2nd June it stopped! And one week I put on a pound :(

I have not done ANYTHING different, I am so upset.. I've hit a plateau before on every other eating plan (Slimming World, Weight Watchers etc) but only ever 1 or 2 weeks and then following those weeks without exception I drop double the weight!

Nope not this time. Please can you help/advise? I am NOT GIVING UP.

Phillipa xx

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  • KLangleydoula
    KLangleydoula Posts: 1,494 Member
    Hi! My name is Kim and my weight loss journey began two years ago. I was at my heaviest (225) and things were not good. I couldn't keep up with my kids, I was tired all the time, and my doctor told me that my cholesterol was on the rise! I decided something needed to change. I started walking, and eventually doing some weight training. I am down over 75 pounds! I feel so much better, and I love supporting and encouraging people to do the same. I would be happy to be an accountability partner with you. I still have some weight to lose, so we can work at it together! Getting your nutrition under control is a big key to losing weight. I can share what has worked for me if you are interested. If you work hard, I know you can reach your goal! So what do ya say? Are you in?
  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    4 weeks is a plateau but don't give up :) Have you recalculated your calories since you lost weight to make sure they are still accurate to lose weight? :) I had a 4 month plateau recently from jan - april then it picked back up in may. It involved me getting in more exercise and switching to cleaner eating :) Lots more veggies and protein less carbs and packaged foods! You can do this sometimes we just need to tweak little things to help us along :)
  • Jess__I__Can
    Jess__I__Can Posts: 307 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1337292-plateau-no
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    Can you open your diary, and tell us current weight so people double check your TDEE? Are you exercising? How long/how often/what kind of exercise? Any medical conditions?
  • phillipakemp
    phillipakemp Posts: 15 Member
    Hi guys, thank you so much for your replies! Sorry I've been away :)

    Can you let me know how to open my Food Diary so you can have a look at it for me??

    Omg, Cerakoala, a 4 month plateau?! How did you cope with that?? To answer some questions, I have a cleaning business so I clean (vigorously.. vaccing, mopping, etc) for 5-9 hrs 5 days a week. Excercise-wise I have sciatica and although its fairly under control I can have really bad bouts so I don't run anymore or go to the gym but I walk my dog every day in between my shifts :)

    I also do a lot of Pilates stretches for my back to keep mobile and to ease up after being hunched over at work all day!!!

    Btw my diary weightloss is incorrect by 2 pounds as I input the wrong start weight then didnt know how to change it, doh!! Sooo I started at 11 stone 3 and I got to 10 stone 2 .... :) xx
  • phillipakemp
    phillipakemp Posts: 15 Member
    Oops missed out.. yes Kim sounds fab!! and am taking Amitryptiline and Topirimate and codeine (lots :-/)

    I eat very little carbs, and as much fresh food/fruit/veg as poss... no not thought to recalc the cals, good idea!!! thank you :)
  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    Omg, Cerakoala, a 4 month plateau?! How did you cope with that??

    Well, because I knew there was no turning back I knew it was only forward and I did not want to be who I was. :) I was lazy at first I just kept letting it go tracking calories but not changing things hoping it would pick back up finally I had enough and like i said did a littl research tried to switch to cleaner eating and more exercise :) You can do this girl :)
  • phillipakemp
    phillipakemp Posts: 15 Member
    Wow that's willpower, and you've done sooo well!!! Thank you, it really does help to know other people have been in the same boat and come out the other side :) Xx

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