One month plateau :(
ashleyrae493
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I have lost 40 pounds so far, 30+ with the help of MFP. For the past month I have had a plateau and I'm getting extremely frustrated! I try to switch up my workouts and I'm eating less and it's just still not happening for me. I do use my run keeper also. Any advice out there?
Also, I had back surgery in the summer of 2013 and I'm wanting to strengthen my back. Anybody know any good exercises to help me switch it up? Any ideas of good workouts to do with your kiddos?
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Also, I had back surgery in the summer of 2013 and I'm wanting to strengthen my back. Anybody know any good exercises to help me switch it up? Any ideas of good workouts to do with your kiddos?
I am also looking for new friends so feel free to add me if you'd like!
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Are you using a food scale?
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In August/September, I had a 6 week plateau. It sucked. I just kept my head down and pushed forward. It'll pass, though you have my sympathy in the mean time. As long as you're logging accurately (both food and exercise), you should be okay.
For strength, I love yoga. People often dismiss it, but I can do amazing, strong, bendy things now after four months of yoga. My kids love doing it with me0 -
Can you open up your diary? Most likely you're eating more than you think.0
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I just had a 4 week plateau after losing 34lbs. I know how frustrating this feels. I stuck to my usual calories, however I had a night out (drank alcohol) and went over my calories which seemed to have busted me through it and I lost 5lbs over the course of the next week. I truly believe having a day where you eat more calories and then restrict back to normal amounts can really kick start the metabolism again. Good luck, you will start losing again.0
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Can you open your diary?-1
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Eating more calories one day a week doesn't "kick start" your metabolism or anything else.
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invisiblelo wrote: »I just had a 4 week plateau after losing 34lbs. I know how frustrating this feels. I stuck to my usual calories, however I had a night out (drank alcohol) and went over my calories which seemed to have busted me through it and I lost 5lbs over the course of the next week. I truly believe having a day where you eat more calories and then restrict back to normal amounts can really kick start the metabolism again. Good luck, you will start losing again.
As to the bold part- no, that's not how it works. There is no need to "kick-start" metabolism.
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There is no such thing as a plateau. This is make believe.
You are just simply consuming too much and not eating at a calorie deficit.0 -
I have used the term plateau in terms of weight loss to mean a state of little to no change (which is the definition). I think it's totally possible and probably notmal to see little to no change at times. Weight loss is not linear. As you get smaller and your body becomes more efficient at doing the exercise you have been doing, you may see a time of little to no change. But you can get past it! Just keep chugging along, change up your exercise, eat a little less.0
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I have used the term plateau in terms of weight loss to mean a state of little to no change (which is the definition). I think it's totally possible and probably notmal to see little to no change at times. Weight loss is not linear. As you get smaller and your body becomes more efficient at doing the exercise you have been doing, you may see a time of little to no change. But you can get past it! Just keep chugging along, change up your exercise, eat a little less.
I agree. Clearly the OP knows what she's doing - otherwise she wouldn't have lost 40 pounds. However, since the 40 pound loss she probably needs to recalculate her TDEE. 40 pounds lighter now, she probably needs less calories than she did before.
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I'm currently in a weight plateau, but the inches are still coming off... maybe look towards measurements more. I've been at the same weight for like 5-6 weeks but lost 4-5 inches in my waist in one month, and inches off arms and thighs... so don't worry, keep working on it and push through. Start measuring also? That might help you feel less discouraged, I only do it once a month though. If you do weigh yourself, do it in the morning, remember bodies fluctuate, I know I weigh more after a hard day of lifting... something to do with potassium levels I read somewhere? You're welcome to add me, we can be plateau buddies. Haha.0
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I have used the term plateau in terms of weight loss to mean a state of little to no change (which is the definition). I think it's totally possible and probably notmal to see little to no change at times. Weight loss is not linear. As you get smaller and your body becomes more efficient at doing the exercise you have been doing, you may see a time of little to no change. But you can get past it! Just keep chugging along, change up your exercise, eat a little less.
The dictionary definition of the word 'plateau' bears no resemblance to the intended meaning of people's use of the term 'weight loss plateau'. People think the weight loss plateau phenomenon is just a standard process of the weight loss cycle.... at least that's what they tell themselves.
People who cant lose weight are just eating at a maintenance level. I am eating at a maintenance level, although intentionally. Does that mean i am on a permanent plateau, ot is the term just flawed?0 -
I just think it means things are stagnant and like most things in life, you have to change something to get it moving along. I think the definition plateau can be applied to weight loss among other things.
And yes, technically, it would be a plateau- a state of little to no change. You don't have to add the permanent. That's really all it means.0 -
Also, I understand the negative connotation surrounding the term, because it suggests that you don't have any control over it or is being used as an excuse. But that simply isn't true, I think you can get the ball rolling again.0
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kuriheartsyou wrote: »
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I just think it means things are stagnant and like most things in life, you have to change something to get it moving along. I think the definition plateau can be applied to weight loss among other things.
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Sometimes you can be within your calorie count for a while and still not show a change on the scale due to other factors, like water retention. I notice that the scale doesn't change or can go up in weight if I eat foods that are high in sodium or don't balance my macros out correctly and end up with more fat than carbs or protein. If you were losing weight before the process should continue if you haven't changed anything or you have to really evaluate your food choices.0
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ashleyrae493 wrote: »
Also, I had back surgery in the summer of 2013 and I'm wanting to strengthen my back. Anybody know any good exercises to help me switch it up? Any ideas of good workouts to do with your kiddos?
Before doing any back exercises, check with your orthopedic doctor to make sure it's ok. Did you go to PT post op? I have big time back issues and I find yoga and pilates pretty good and effective - not sure how the kiddos would feel about that though!
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