Plateau survivors - advice needed - very discouraged

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you've answered your own question. you didnt do what you should have done. So make a note of that and move on and resolve that from now on you will do everything you need to do. This plateau is of your own making. Also if you're always eating the same amount of calories. try upping it by a few hundred once ever 3 days or so, and change up your exercise routine. If you're not strength training, start now. the more muscles, the better your metabolism runs, the more calories you burn.

It doesn't sound so much like a real plateau as much as you might have lost your focus. I did too when i hit 45 lbs lost. It took about a month but I found my focus again by reminding myself of why it's important i lose weight. I read my list that i made when i first started of all the reasons I was doing it. And then i got right back at it, without beating myself up over my slip up.

I have one cheat meal a week...not a day or weekend and exercise 6 times a week. Once I truly focused on watching my cals I broke thru the plateau....8 lbs worth which for me was HUGE!!!! YOu can do it!

Imagine being me.... I'm where you are EXCEPT Im still on track..exaughsting every positive option.... exercising.. still eating healthy.. Lost 50...still have that to go..havent lost in over a month. THATS frustration! Good luck though, I REALLY do understand.

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hey you stc lol You know all about MY plateau!

:flowerforyou: I'm kinda where you are at this point> Don't really have the answers but would like to be friends with someone who seems to be in the same boat as I am. I've had a few personal and physical issues lately but feel that they are under enough control that I can go forward with this! I seemed to hit a plateau about the same time for the triple whammy and am tired of making excuses for myself! It.s time to step it up and finish what we started, don't you think? feel free to add me as a friend!

Youve lost alot of weight so congratulations!!!!!! I would defiantly see a doctor for advice but think about it. your body needs to catch up from all that loss. I lost 8 pounds and i was very excited but ive been stuck for five months with not a pound lost...but i stay very positive and try my best but i know i cant always make the best choices :-/

hold onto the fact that you lost 50 pounds! and remember your starting weight is someone else goal weight

Just stick to your goals. You won't FIND motivation. You'll CREATE it. You CAN do it. If I can, you can.

I'm 56 lbs. down with 44 to go and I'm in it for the long haul. I was stuck losing less than a pound/week for two months solid due to a database error (suspected sabotage) so double-check EVERYTHING.

I don't work out yet, so your nutrition is key. Working out is important, but don't slack on calorie goals or you will never get anywhere.

Hope this helps a bit. Good luck!

One day at a time. I say, "Just for today, I'm going to eat a salad for lunch." Then I discover what I always knew - they're tasty and filling! Plus, unless you're on a really specific diet - diabetic, or like that - you can eat whatever you want! Think about it: some days you'll love salads, other days you'll love soups, some days - like today, I had tortilla chips, cheese, salsa & plain yogurt for my dinner - yes, I made them into nachos- and for dessert I had a candy bar. I don't eat like that every day! AND, I did NOT go over my calorie allotment. I can do it - You can do it. And I took two 20 minute walks. Change your outlook - you really can have what you want - want something good - and not the same thing every day. Enjoy the journey.
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If you dont already you should start incorporating weights as part of your exercise routine. Also, switch up your exercise. If you normally do the elliptical switch it up and try stair stepper or an aerobics class. Your body will get used to the same exercise so you need to constantly change your routine to continue challenging your body.

Decrease red meat intake. Increase FISH MEALS to a minimum of 4 per week. One alcoholic drink of any kind will cause: water retention, weight gain. Alcohol converts to glucose, raises the triglycerides and goes directly to fat. There are 9 calories per gram of fat. With each alcoholic drink of any type, liver cells are destroyed and are replaced with fat. Make alcohol a very rare treat.

I'm new and have yet to hit a plateau, but I can tell you that 1. you CAN get back on track--remember how good it felt to lose that 50 pounds? It'll feel even better when you get back on track and start losing that last bit 2. If you're going the no exercise route, try adding some cardio to the mix. You'll be surprised how amazing you feel after a good run or cardio session. It feels so dragging when I am actually jogging, but afterwards I feel so good and refreshed. Just remember to get your butt back on track, and don't get discouraged--everyone has already or will hit a small plateau or jump off the wagon. It is inevitable and to tell yourself otherwise is silly. Just remember the ultimate goal and how good it will feel when you get there! Good luck!