weight loss plateau.... please help!

start counting calories again.

That's REALLY low. It may seem counter-intuitive, but that can really slow your weight loss or even lead to weight gain.

I'd recommend re-calculating your daily needs. Start with some solid measurements (neck, waist, etc.), and find your BMR. (There are calculators here on the site.) Boost your daily intake up to that amount immediately. You may find that you actually gain a little weight while your body adjusts, but resist the urge to start cutting back again. After a couple weeks, things should settle, and you should start seeing a little loss again. From there, you may need to adjust your calories up to match your workouts.

Also, keep in mind that if you're exercising that hard, you may be getting healthier without actually seeing any pounds come off. Pay attention to how you FEEL, and if you need a number, check your neck, waist, hips, etc.

Please seek professional help. That kind of intake is REALLY not healthy and quite possibly could be part of an eating disorder. The bare minimum should be 1200 per day, but should probably be even more than 1200..

First of all, 400/700 calories is way too low!!! Like seriously !! But since your not actually counting calories , it's really anyone's guess as to what is going on. But I'd definitely mention to your doctor that you thought that was a good calorie amount and see how he feels about it, you really truly need to eat more if that's actually what your consuming daily.

If you don't eat enough calories, especially if you are doing that kind of workout, and your body has no fuel to run on, then you will plateau, because your body will go into starvation mode and hang onto every bit of food you consume, try eating at least 1200 calories a day and see if that kick-starts your metabolism. good luck.

If you're not counting calories, how do you know you're consuming 400-700 a day?

Edit: There's no way you're doing plyometric workouts on that intake. Or any other kind of workout.

Lol......ummmm Yes dear i am definitely doing plyometric workouts and weight training. Please re-read original post. Thanks for your response

I re-read your post. You are kidding yourself if you really think you only eat 400-700 cals. a day, everyday. And you are not losing? BS.

Ok well I'm giving you my current situation! I have hit a plateau after my weight loss of 42 lbs. If you really have nothing constructive to add however I thank you for your time but to comment BS I don't see as helpful at all. It's actually rather ignorant in my humble opinion. Be well.

From what I read you have been eating too low since you started your weight loss. Am I correct?

Yes I have been. When I was calorie counting it was usually around that range.

ok. Past is the past. Your metabolism has slowed down.

So you're suggesting she drop her calories even lower to accommodate her slower metabolism? That's not going to help.

OP, either you're in eating disorder territory and you need professional help, and soon, or you're not really eating 400-700 calories a day and you need to start accurately logging.

If you're not counting calories, how do you know you're consuming 400-700 a day?

Edit: There's no way you're doing plyometric workouts on that intake. Or any other kind of workout.

Lol......ummmm Yes dear i am definitely doing plyometric workouts and weight training. Please re-read original post. Thanks for your response

I re-read your post. You are kidding yourself if you really think you only eat 400-700 cals. a day, everyday. And you are not losing? BS.

Ok well I'm giving you my current situation! I have hit a plateau after my weight loss of 42 lbs. If you really have nothing constructive to add however I thank you for your time but to comment BS I don't see as helpful at all. It's actually rather ignorant in my humble opinion. Be well.

From what I read you have been eating too low since you started your weight loss. Am I correct?

Yes I have been. When I was calorie counting it was usually around that range.

ok. Past is the past. Your metabolism has slowed down.

So you're suggesting she drop her calories even lower to accommodate her slower metabolism? That's not going to help.

OP, either you're in eating disorder territory and you need professional help, and soon, or you're not really eating 400-700 calories a day and you need to start accurately logging.

I stated her status with no recommendations. Actually my recommendations was to seek help from earlier.

I stopped calorie counting ...I consume about 400-700 calories daily.

You're eating more than you think. 400-700 calories/day is below what was fed to concentration camp victims, and none of them hit a "weight loss plateau" until they were completely emaciated and nearly dead.

Time to start logging properly.

IMHO 400 is waaayyy too low.

When I did the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan it provided approximately 800 to 1,000 calories per day and 80-100 grams of carbohydrates, depending on your personal selections. My cardiologist had recommended their program. But it wasn't for me for a variety of reasons (including the fact I didn't like some of the food).

I love using a calorie app. - I started on 12/1/13 and have had little difficulty staying on my plan. I have kept a low target of 1000 and will adjust higher as my activity increases. Low targets have also made me watch "choices" carefully. But again, I don't know of any medical professional that would say 400-700 calories as a consistent daily diet would be healthy.

Hope you do well...but I would re-consider the numbers you are talking.