I’ve hit a plateau

HannahRHamm
HannahRHamm Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I started out at 206 and have worked my way down to the low 180’s. For the last few weeks I’ve been yo-yoing between 183 and 180.
I’ve been trying to get to the gym, but my sleep schedule is messed up and when I’m not sleeping I’m working , but when I’m not working, I’m too tired to leave the house.
I’ve dropped from 1,200 calories a day to 1,000.
My goal is 160. I need help.

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  • HellYeahItsKriss
    HellYeahItsKriss Posts: 906 Member
    If you are yo-yoing then unfortunately thats not a plateau, there is no change in weight for up to 6 weeks when a plateau has occurred.
  • batorkin
    batorkin Posts: 281 Member
    edited December 2017
    Going from 1200 to 1000 isn't going to help unless you were incorrectly counting. You shouldn't eat less than 1200. You are within 20 pounds, you'll probably lose .5 pounds/week which can take weeks to show on a scale due to water weight. Keep at it.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,889 Member
    Focus on food intake for now, and forget exercise until you have sleep in place.

    Eat the number of calories MFP gave you, but do it consistently and for real. You will lose weight if you use the tools right.
  • nickssweetheart
    nickssweetheart Posts: 874 Member
    I wouldn't define a 3 lb range as yo-yoing. My weight can easily vary up to 3-5 lbs in a single day. I agree with tyrindor, be patient.
  • Blythmag
    Blythmag Posts: 252 Member
    Be patient and do it properly.it works
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