Not losing but sticking to calories and exercising :(

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  • memega
    memega Posts: 73
    It's quite normal. Just tweak your workouts and adjust your calories. Try this link below...
    http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/#plateaus
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
    Plateaus after a good weight loss month are not uncommon so don't get discouraged. You are averaging 2 lb a week which is very good! So don't put yourself down.

    Have you taken a look at your diet? Where do you get your calories from? Once you start to kick in the heavy exercise/training you need to up your protein to help you build muscle. Muscle takes up less space - which is why the inches decrease but not always the pounds. Also muscle burns more calories. Try getting 15-20 gm protein with each meal and around 10gm with your snacks. You still need to stick to you calorie totals, so look for lower fat proteins, and if your not already doing it, increase the veggies, fruits and cut back the refined carbs a bit. to stay on track.

    If your protein is low some/a lot of your weight loss can include muscle mass not just fat. and since muscle burns more calories than fat, loosing muscle can slow your loss. That's why its important to include strength training in your weight loss journey.

    You can do this! Its a bit early to be trying splurge day. See if there are ways you can improve the quality of what you eat and cut down on refined/processed foods. It has made a big difference for me in the past.
  • SilverStrychnine
    SilverStrychnine Posts: 413 Member
    Quitting just isn't an option as I want to adopt a young child and to do so in the UK i've been told my BMI has to be under 30 :( It is 34+ at the moment!

    What is their reasoning for requiring you to have a maximum BMI? It seems a bit discriminatory to me.

    Obesity brings health issues that may prevent you being around long term and these kids have already suffered enough upheaval and loss... That's the answer I got!

    I kind of get that, plus means you'll hopefully set a good example to the kids, however is a bit harsh for someone with a lot of love to give...anyways re OP... you'll get there, you just can't expect the same big drops in weight every month am afraid... slowly but surely wins the race and keeps you winning. In other words, lose it slow, it'll be healthier and will stay off better assuming you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle - nutrition/physical activity.

    Good luck.

    That was the only answer I came up with too. But you hear all the time about "perfectly healthy" people having sudden heart attacks and dropping dead for no apparent reason. Just last week I read about someone who was non-smoker, non-drinker, non-drug user, healthy diet, exercised, all that good stuff, and they had a stroke.

    Anyway, OP.. all I can advise is just keep at it. I lost 8 pounds my first week - mostly water weight of course - and now my losses are starting to ease off. It happens to everyone. Just have to be patient (and that's harder for me than anything else!)
  • LuccaK
    LuccaK Posts: 4 Member
    Try to get a little Selenium in your diet, it helps break the Plateau. I suggest one Brazil Nuts a day for 5 days. Breaks my plateau.
  • BenderFitness
    BenderFitness Posts: 349
    Thanks for all your encouragement guys, It's just so disheartening when you're trying so hard. I had a treat day last week to try and do the shock approach but seems it didn't do the trick! Quitting just isn't an option as I want to adopt a young child and to do so in the UK i've been told my BMI has to be under 30 :( It is 34+ at the moment!

    What an amazing motivator. You will hit your goal. Keep doing what you are doing. You may be building muscle which sometimes slows down the results you see on your scale (initially!) but it boosts your metabolism and increases your fat burn which leads to long term weight loss results. So the plateau is frustrating, but temporary. Think of it as your bodies rest period before it starts sprinting to the finish. Also, watch your sodium intake. You need some, but going over can cause your weight to fluctuate buy 5-6 pounds. :)
  • skaggstara
    skaggstara Posts: 3
    I fully understand how frustrated you are!! I lost 14# my first five weeks. It has been four more weeks, and I keep bouncing around up and down a couple pounds.Keep going!! I am not quitting either. It has to pay off. I added a few more calories starting this week, wondering if I just am not getting enough. Good luck on your weightless and the adoption!!! :)
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