I've reached a plateau

Harper16 asked all good questions that would help us figure out the problem. If you're in a plateau and feeling sluggish though, I have a couple initial thoughts.

One would be to take a look at your food and make sure you are getting all the vitamins you need as well as the right ratios of protein, fat and carbs. That ratio can be different for different people.

Also you might need some change to your exercise routine, either higher or lower intensity, different type, etc. Your body might be getting a little too good at whatever you are doing. It also helps to make sure you are getting enough rest every night, and/or quiet time such as breathing practice, meditation, or time reading a good book. The mind and body need downtime and that helps you lose weight, as well as improve your mind.

Finally, make sure you are getting enough water per day.

Those are my thoughts and I wish the best for you.

Not sure 3 weeks is necessarily anything to worry about. Your body, especially when you are losing weight, goes through adjustment periods. You may just be in an adjustment period. However, I will say, I adhere to a Keto diet and run a caloric deficit every day. I am down about 40 lbs. But from late March until just recently I was in a weight stall - something well beyond a plateau. I tried many things to no avail. I think I have now cracked the code - at least for me. 1. I thought I was doing a good job staying hydrated, but possibly wasn't. I have greatly increased my water intake. 2. during my exercise routines I use a fitness app and monitor my hear rate, concentrating on staying about 50/50 in the "Fitness(Fat burn)" zone and the "Aerobic(endurance)" zone. I have picked up my exercise intensity to now stay 70% in the Aerobic zone/30% in the Anerobic zone. Not only has this improved my overall fitness and exercise capacity, I believe it has contributed to breaking my weight loss stall. I basically was not exercising at a high enough intensity - for me. 3. I will also mention that during this period I would have cravings for fish that were persistent and would not quit until I consumed some. I bring this up only because thyroid issues can cause weight loss resistance and iodine is essential to healthy thyroid function, and fish is a good source of iodine. So I have increased my consumption of fish and also upped my Omega 3's. I bring this up because one can not rule out health issues as a cause for weight loss resistance which seems to be more than just a plateau. Because of these intense cravings, I plan to have a full thyroid panel run upon my next visit to my GP. Good luck.

RobPowell_2014 wrote: »

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening All! Hope this finds everyone in good spirits and managing this pandemic life the best you can. I have lost 30lbs since February 1st. I regularly record my fitness routine and diet although it's not been as consistent as I'd like due to life. However, for the last 3-4 weeks I've hit a plateau. Bouncing around 1-1.5lbs +/- each weigh in (I weigh every Friday a.m.). And I'm feeling sluggish. Any suggestions? I know the diet needs to be shocked and probably my fitness should be changed or evolved... Does anyone have this issue or overcome this?

I do hit a plateau at 227lb , my starting weight in was 270lb and start last year November, since may I stuck to 227-225lb, change everything exercise and meal time and it works , finally now I’m down to 219lb. Our bodies are too smart so have to make different changes to reach the goal !

I had the same issue. I changed my diet and exercise routine, and broke up my workouts to 2 days on, 1 off / 3 days on, 1 off, now I'm back to where I want to be

babyluthi wrote: »

How long does a plateau last for please?

The body can adapt to many things. Sometimes you have to change your workouts and diet just to shock your body.