Is this considered a plateau? Slow weight loss?

directorj
directorj Posts: 537 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Since October until now I have lost about 5-6lbs. I have been doing my same routine of running and eating the same foods with the same calories. My weight-loss is beginning to slow down. Back around June-September I was losing at least 1.5lbs - 2lbs a week continuously.

Should I up my calories and take a week break in working out?

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  • snailrunner
    snailrunner Posts: 215 Member
    Do you think you have much left to lose? Between September and now I have lost 6lbs but am only aiming for 14lbs altogether. As long as the overall trend is downwards, I don't mind if it takes months. It's normal for loss to slow down as you reach your natural weight, I think.
  • directorj
    directorj Posts: 537 Member
    I have another 20lbs or so left :sad:
  • sagetracey
    sagetracey Posts: 607 Member
    Great job on your loss so far! Try mixing up your exercise and dietary routines. It sounds as though your body has gotten used to you doing the same thing. I'm finding it harder to get my heart rate up as I get fitter and closer to my goals. Good luck.
  • ahni77
    ahni77 Posts: 75 Member
    do something different!! shock your body!!! great job!!
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748 Member
    A plateau is when you go for a period of time, usually a month or more and you don't lose any weight.
  • LaBelle89
    LaBelle89 Posts: 71 Member
    Your body is used to doing the same thing. We are in the same stage. For the last week I have changed my workout routine and I am losing again...i thiink. lol. I'll know on Tomorrow.
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    How many calories are you eating now? Mix up your workout and/or increase calories but include "good" calories like protein calories. I really believe mixing things up helps my weightloss.
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