How to break a Weight Loss Plateau??

eriellegonzalez01
eriellegonzalez01 Posts: 33 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
So, I'm currently 19 and I started my weight loss journey last June at 240 lbs. I've lost around 50lbs since then, but I've hit a plateau in January that won't go away!
I've been eating around 1,200 calories and I would do cardio for about 30-35 mins in the morning Monday thru Friday.
Any suggestions on how to get out of this plateau? Thanks!

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    How are you measuring your intake?
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Do you weigh everything you eat?
  • eriellegonzalez01
    eriellegonzalez01 Posts: 33 Member
    @malibu927 I use MyFitnessPal to determine how many calories I'm eating.

    @usmcmp No, I've never weighed my food before... does it really make a difference? :o
  • eriellegonzalez01
    eriellegonzalez01 Posts: 33 Member
    @usmcmp Oh, I see. That makes sense.
    And, what about my exercise routine? Should I continue with cardio or....? :o
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    @eriellegonzalez01 I'm not sure you understood malibu927's question. We all know that myfitnesspal tells us how many calories to eat. How are you determining that you know how many calories you are eating? Do you look and guess? Do you use spoons and measuring cups? Do you use a kitchen food scale?
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Do you enjoy the exercise you are doing? Most of us encourage people to consider some form of resistance/strength training to help preserve lean mass, meaning in the long run you lose mostly fat instead of fat and muscle. In the end exercise should be something you enjoy doing and want to continue. Losing weight comes from calorie intake, exercise has other health benefits.
  • eriellegonzalez01
    eriellegonzalez01 Posts: 33 Member
    @JeromeBarry1 Ohhhh. Well, I was using measuring cups and spoons the first four months, but then I moved in with my Dad and he doesn't have any of those things, so I started to eye everything...

    @usmcmp Well, honestly, I'm getting pretty bored of my workouts. I've been doing the same thing for a year. I've always been fond of swimming, but I don't have a pool nor do I know anyone who has one. And I've heard of strength training before, I just don't know what it consists of...
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Perhaps your Dad would be willing to buy your kitchen scale. I mean, I'm a dad and I'm wrapped around my girl's little finger. Worst case, use an online tool and your hand to guestimate the measure of things.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,232 Member
    Eyeballing can be incredibly inaccurate. A scale can costs as little as $15 and accuracy is generally the main culprit for stalled weight loss
  • eriellegonzalez01
    eriellegonzalez01 Posts: 33 Member
    @JeromeBarry1 Yes, I'm going to ask him asap! :)
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    If you're at a calorie deficit, you'll lose weight. If you're not losing weight, you're not at a deficit. Make sure your cals are accurate (weigh everything) and either reduce calories eaten (little by little assuming you're not already at a minimum) or increase calories burned (exercise/walk/move more). That's all.
  • pamfgil
    pamfgil Posts: 449 Member
    Look up nerd fitness, or google bodyweight workouts to find examples of strength training, you don't need any equipment to start
  • eriellegonzalez01
    eriellegonzalez01 Posts: 33 Member
    @CMB1979 Okay, I'll give it a go! :)

    @pamfgil Sounds good. I'll see what I can find. ^^

    Thank You!
  • eriellegonzalez01
    eriellegonzalez01 Posts: 33 Member
    @Alatariel75 Yes, I'll be sure to purchase one soon! :)
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