STUCK AT 130!!!

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  • aqua_zumba_fan
    aqua_zumba_fan Posts: 383 Member
    I'm 5' 3" and I was stuck for a month at 130 but kept going. Added the 30 day shred every other day as I am suspecting I was gaining muscles and the scale never moved until I switched to every other day. I walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes on the off days. Then I noticed everytime I exercise I need more protein...also saw that on other posts. I had already been struggling to match the protein goal.

    So started the protein watch and bought protein bars to assist and then protein powder because I don't like the sugar in many of them. So took me a while (a month) and moved to 125 finally!!! Stay persistent, your body apparently gets more efficient and does need some change ups, but I strongly recommend watching your protein.

    I've also had this problem, with being vegetarian. Really hard to get the protein I need and have been eating lots of eggs, protein powder once a week, nuts etc. but still hardly ever make it! Really need to eat more meals with beans and pulses or quinoa I think. Good to hear it can help!
  • aqua_zumba_fan
    aqua_zumba_fan Posts: 383 Member
    Strength training. Higher calories. Adequate protein and fat. Move around a lot. I promise it will help.

    Right, going to give this a go as I'm sure protein is my biggest problem, plus needing to do more strength training. Going to change to maintenance calories!
  • whit1108
    whit1108 Posts: 94
    I was stuck at the same weight for awhile. I put my calorie intake up and the weight started to come off. I make sure that i eat all my calories that i am allowed and half of my excercise calories back!! I have a really hard time with pushing the water intake, but does help alot when u drink alot of water. and also i would suggest making sure you are changing up your excercise routine. Don't always do the same thing. I do zumba and turbo fire which are really good cardio classes and then on the days i dont do those i do nice long walks.. switch it up. I like walking but to me it doesnt help with weight loss. It has really helped me with weight loss to do more of the intense cardio stuff. Best of luck to you.. You can do it!!
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    You have to give it more than two weeks.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    You have to give it more than two weeks.

    And this :)

    Took at least 3 for me to start seeing results.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    1.) eat more.... even at 1200-1400 calories your activity level seems significantly higher than sedentary.

    2.)Eat more and stick with it for longer than two weeks, this takes times.

    3.) play with your macros. Up your protein and carbs, lower your fat. Up your protein, up your healthy fats, lower your carbs.See if that makes a difference.

    4.) strength train. Start lifting. ;)

    You can do it! I had a two month plateau and i am SO happy that i stuck with it.
  • Lula16
    Lula16 Posts: 628 Member
    consistancy is key. It took me 5 months to lose 10lbs. yes it was slow but i have not gained anything back. I pretty much eat anything in moderation and exercise 5-6X week. I have another 10 to lose to get to my goal. The scale has not budged. I will give 2 months consistancy before I see scale move again. SO my advice to you is to be patient. Especially if you dont have much left to lose. good luck!
  • Ashleacurtice
    Ashleacurtice Posts: 54 Member
    Stay persistent, your body apparently gets more efficient and does need some change ups, but I strongly recommend watching your protein.

    So how much protein do you usually eat a day!? and what about calories?

    I am doing to add 30DS back to my routine then jog every other day!

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