Plateuing...

TminusFitnessN321
TminusFitnessN321 Posts: 58 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So it's been about 3 months since I've started this new life style change, and I can say with a smile that I've lost 23lbs so far. I eat around 1500 calories a day, or close to it, whether it's a bit more or a bit less. I exercise 7 days a week, doing a combination of walking, kickboxing, strength training, and whatever else suits my fancy to keep my body guessing. I've been at the same weight for the past 2-3 weeks now and seem to have plateued. It's frustrating, but I'm keeping at it. My pants are looser than they were 2 weeks ago, but the scale has remained the same. Anyone else have or had this problem? What did you do to break through that?

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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    My scale didn't move for six months but I dropped a full size in that time. If you're losing inches, you're on track - ignore the scale. :smile:

    Give it time, it will catch up. Meanwhile, if you're not already, start tracking your measurements, snap a few photos for comparison along the way, and keep noticing how clothes fit.
  • matthawthorneisamyth
    matthawthorneisamyth Posts: 196 Member
    My scale didn't move for six months but I dropped a full size in that time. If you're losing inches, you're on track - ignore the scale. :smile:

    Give it time, it will catch up. Meanwhile, if you're not already, start tracking your measurements, snap a few photos for comparison along the way, and keep noticing how clothes fit.

    This.
  • JanieElise
    JanieElise Posts: 51 Member
    I've been on a plateau for a while too up until recently. I lost 8 lbs with Dr. Ian Smith's Super Shred. You should try it.
  • Melonpaul
    Melonpaul Posts: 323 Member
    Just keep powering through it. I'm currently experiencing the same thing, the scale hasn't moved for about four weeks but I've noticed some of my clothes are looser. I tracked my measurements once a month but now I’m tracking every two weeks and I just recently took photos (I didn’t take a “true” before photo when I started)

    In short don’t give up, because even if that number doesn’t drop you’re still toning and strengthening your body. My favorite quote that helps me when I get into this situation is “If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately wishing to be where I am now.”
  • TminusFitnessN321
    TminusFitnessN321 Posts: 58 Member
    So it's been about 3 months since I've started this new life style change, and I can say with a smile that I've lost 23lbs so far. I eat around 1500 calories a day, or close to it, whether it's a bit more or a bit less. I exercise 7 days a week, doing a combination of walking, kickboxing, strength training, and whatever else suits my fancy to keep my body guessing. I've been at the same weight for the past 2-3 weeks now and seem to have plateued. It's frustrating, but I'm keeping at it. My pants are looser than they were 2 weeks ago, but the scale has remained the same. Anyone else have or had this problem? What did you do to break through that?

    Thanks... I actually have taken a couple of pictures here and there. I'll just have to keep my head up and kick the scale to the curb lol.
  • smarieallen85
    smarieallen85 Posts: 535 Member
    I've been on a plateau for a while too up until recently. I lost 8 lbs with Dr. Ian Smith's Super Shred. You should try it.

    Why would she try a fad diet you tried if you're in the same boat as her? (Sorry lots of threads about boats this morning)
  • He1loKitty
    He1loKitty Posts: 212 Member
    Two to three weeks isn't really a plateau. I find that I tend to stay at the same weight for a few weeks then I'll drop another pound or two. I wouldn't worry about it just yet. Keep up the good work and you'll see a loss again soon.

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