Big time plateau

[mominkansas 2]

I am seriously stuck. I have changed up my food, changed up my work out though this week I think I will put 12 hours in at the gym instead of my regular 10, and still weigh the same every single morning. I promised myself that I would not be overweight when all was said and done, but I am 3 pounds BMI wise till I get in the normal weight category.

I do think I need a fill as I mentioned before I don't think I have great restriction as I did a few months ago when I had a complete unfill.

Have you ever started over doing liquids then back to mushy's, etc to jump start weight loss?

Any other suggestions?

[coloradobanding 5]

I don't know how long you've been at this plateau, but I can guarantee you I've got you beat!!!

Last year I didn't lose a pound for 3 MONTHS!! Working out, following diet, everything I was suppose to. Then over a period of 2 weeks I lost 14lbs.

THIS year from January to March 1st I worked out EVEN MORE, watched what I ate and did everything I was suppose to do. I actually gained and lost the same 2lbs over 2 months. Then this week..I'm down 7lbs (and it's my time of the month so maybe even more!).

What I'm saying is, that you can do everything by the book, and your body may not react on the scale. However, check your measurements, BMI and fat percentage..that is really where you will see the difference.

Jillian hit it on the head on this week's episode of the Biggest Loser when Sam only lost 3lbs. She said you're packing on muscle (I know, we've heard that a bazillion times) and your body will need more energy to keep the muscle. When your body figures out that your muscle needs fed, it will start burning the fat like CRAZY. Keeping up on our Proteins and exercise is TRULY all we can do!! Our bodies will figure it out eventually..and when they do...WATCH OUT!!

In the meantime, to "switch" things up, I do something different EVERY time I'm at the gym. One day is treadmill, one is elliptical, one is rowing, etc. Then my weight training, then I swim. And I walk 30 city blocks 5X a week now.

Every other day, eat something you haven't eaten in a VERY long time. Even if it's higher in fat or sugar, EAT IT (in decent proportions obviously). Eat at different times during the day...supplement meals with lean Protein every 2 hours.

Any combination of those could pop your body over, but it may not as well. Just remember that by eating well and exercising, the weight WILL come off eventually. It may now show on the scale, but it is a mathematical and scientific fact. (even if it sucks..lol)

HANG IN THERE!!! You're WORTH IT!!!

[btrieger 21]

Great advice!

Also, I don't think anyone goes from top weight to goal without a prolonged plateau or 2 in the middle. It is part of the weight loss journey. It is frustrating but I am determined that when mine hits I will grin and bear it.

Good luck!!!

[Cocoabean 430]

Plateaus totally suck! And you are doing all the right things to combat it.

You are already doing everything I had in my suggestion arsenal. How did you change up your work outs? Maybe try changing from weights to all cardio? Or vice versa.

Or you could go with my latest method of weight loss, catch a cold and have it turn into a sinus infection. Down 3#s!

My bet is that sometime soon you will break through it and you'll show a big loss when you least expect it. Like you'll take an exercise break for some reason and bam!

Maybe go ahead and get that fill and do softs/mushies for a few days to see what happens.

The closer we are to goal, the harder the fight it seems!

Best wishes!

[LeighaMason 19]

Me, too. I decided (with the help of my great friends here) that I wasn't getting enough calories. I was only netting 500 -700 So I am upping my calories to see if that helps, I will let you know.

[juliansmom2003 3]

I am seriously stuck. I have changed up my food, changed up my work out though this week I think I will put 12 hours in at the gym instead of my regular 10, and still weigh the same every single morning. I promised myself that I would not be overweight when all was said and done, but I am 3 pounds BMI wise till I get in the normal weight category.

I do think I need a fill as I mentioned before I don't think I have great restriction as I did a few months ago when I had a complete unfill.

Have you ever started over doing liquids then back to mushy's, etc to jump start weight loss?

Any other suggestions?

Honestly, I did the 5-day pouch test and it seemed to work for me. I am seriously considering doing it again, as I felt a major difference and better yet, the two pounds I was gaining and losing for 3 weeks were lost forever!!

Good luck, mominkansas! :blushing:

[vlp1968 83]

I agree with changing up your excersise routine. If you are doing weights keep it up. If not, you may want to start (muscle burns fat). I would change up the cardio your doing. Like mentioned, try to do a different one each time you workout. Also interval training is suppossed to burn more fat. Thats when you go really hard for a few minutes, then ease off for a few minutes during the whole workout. Hope this helps!

[mominkansas 2]

I have worked out almost 2 weeks straight and the scale went down almost 2 pounds this morning. I am holding my breath that it stays off. Thanks for all your tips.

[Cocoabean 430]

I have worked out almost 2 weeks straight and the scale went down almost 2 pounds this morning. I am holding my breath that it stays off. Thanks for all your tips.

Yay!!! (Doing the happy dance for you!!)

Keep up the good work!

[LeighaMason 19]

I started making sure I got at least 900-1000 calories a day on Tuesday and I dropped the pound I had gained and lost another today.

[Cocoabean 430]

I started making sure I got at least 900-1000 calories a day on Tuesday and I dropped the pound I had gained and lost another today.

Another happy dance!!!! I'm burning calories dancing for you two!!

Edited March 12, 2010 by Cocoabean
cause I cannot spell

[megkpik 1]

I bought this scale from Bed Bath & Beyond that tells you the values of your Water weight, bone weight, muscle mass, and lbs of fat. It was really expensive ($100) but worth every penny. I can actually see where my weight is being distributed. I lost 4lbs of fat, but gained 2 lb of muscle last week. hope that helps..

[Whillow 0]

I bought this scale from Bed Bath & Beyond that tells you the values of your Water weight, bone weight, muscle mass, and lbs of fat. It was really expensive ($100) but worth every penny. I can actually see where my weight is being distributed. I lost 4lbs of fat, but gained 2 lb of muscle last week. hope that helps..

How can a scale tell you all that ????

[takoda76 0]

Honestly, I did the 5-day pouch test and it seemed to work for me. I am seriously considering doing it again, as I felt a major difference and better yet, the two pounds I was gaining and losing for 3 weeks were lost forever!!

Good luck, mominkansas! :frown:

What is a "pouch test" and why would you do a complete unfill???

[juliansmom2003 3]

What is a "pouch test" and why would you do a complete unfill???

Here is the link: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

I didn't do an unfill, so not sure about that question??