Breaking through Plateaus

I have the exact same struggle. I workout diligently, I track all my food intake and yet for the past two months nothing. And I seem to hit it at the same point you did after the first 20lbs. I have been doing a lot of research about it and there is so much advice, some crazy, some seems rational, but no one single answer. Many people say persistence, just keep working out, keep eating well. Be aware that as you get fitter your body needs less fuel and uses less energy to do the same exercise so they say to vary workouts, try new things that are hard for your body again. I'll post again if I figure out the secret. This week I am going to add more running and am going to vary my eating by having small snack like meals more frequently throughout the day to see if that breaks me out of this plateau. I can totally empathize with you though. Hang in there! Try not to give up and I won't either.

Eat more at least 1500kcal
Do less cardio(other than walking), if you are working out constantly and on a huge deficit you are making the hormones in your body hold onto fat/water.
Eat more protein & start lifting.
Are you getting enough electrolytes?(magnesium,potassium and sodium)
Get more sleep
Eat more fat(good fats)
Get a good quality
Go get your thyroid/metabolism checked if it's a serious issue.

I am looking for advice and tips for breaking through plateaus. I have about 30 lbs to lose and I seem to be able to lose the first 10-12 within the first 3 months and then I plateau for a while and finally give up and gain that weight back. I have done this 3 times over the past 3 years. I am really committed to losing every one of those 30 lbs this time, but I fear that I'll hit the dreaded plateau in 12 weeks. I have tried mixing up what I'm eating, how I'm exercising, etc. but it gets so frustrating when you can see a calorie deficit week after week without any change in weight or measurements. Anyone out there been through this and come out the other side?? Thanks so much.

Plateaus are do to homeostasis, meaning the calories you consume is the same you're burning. Simple solution, Eat lass.

It's not that simple, people platue eating 800 calories.I used to eat 600 calories and run 45 minutes for a month straight, no weight loss :P

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You want to consistently eat around 500 calories below your TDEE.

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I had two plateaus during my weight loss journey. One I broke with GAINING a pound and then losing again. The other one I broke with calorie cycling.

I have read that it can take 6 weeks to break through a plateau... Be patient... Adjust your numbers as suggested here... Don't give up... I got stuck at 30... And almost 6 weeks later scale started moving again...

I had the same problem. I started working out harder, hiking with weights in my backpack, and drinking a lot more water. Also, started weighing my food. Also, I didn't give up. I figured this is part of the deal. I got on the scale yesterday, something I don't do often, and lost 3 pounds, finally! You can do it, don't stop now, work through it, you'll be glad you did! Good luck to you.:flowerforyou:

Eat more at least 1500kcal
Do less cardio(other than walking), if you are working out constantly and on a huge deficit you are making the hormones in your body hold onto fat/water.
Eat more protein & start lifting.
Are you getting enough electrolytes?(magnesium,potassium and sodium)
Get more sleep
Eat more fat(good fats)
Get a good quality
Go get your thyroid/metabolism checked if it's a serious issue.

I am looking for advice and tips for breaking through plateaus. I have about 30 lbs to lose and I seem to be able to lose the first 10-12 within the first 3 months and then I plateau for a while and finally give up and gain that weight back. I have done this 3 times over the past 3 years. I am really committed to losing every one of those 30 lbs this time, but I fear that I'll hit the dreaded plateau in 12 weeks. I have tried mixing up what I'm eating, how I'm exercising, etc. but it gets so frustrating when you can see a calorie deficit week after week without any change in weight or measurements. Anyone out there been through this and come out the other side?? Thanks so much.

Plateaus are do to homeostasis, meaning the calories you consume is the same you're burning. Simple solution, Eat lass.

It's not that simple, people platue eating 800 calories.I used to eat 600 calories and run 45 minutes for a month straight, no weight loss :P

Bet you a million to one if you fasted all day you'd lose weight. It's still about calories. This woman is in a maintenance phase. Weight loss protocols don't apply to her. She's not trying to lose weight. SHe's eating a good amount of calories. If she said she was eating 1000 or less, then I'd say something different. In her case, it's about eating less or more to maintain her weight. SHe needs to find her balance.

I fasted for 3 days, actually fasting is what made me realize I was sick and tired off destroying my body for the sake of weight loss. Eating low/no calories ruined my body, it wasn't until I started eating that i started loosing weight. It was rapid, i.e I lost 50lbs in 2 months.

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