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[Cherishthepast 20]

PLATEAU!!!!

This isn't the first time I've hit this wall, it doesn't get any easier to know that at some point this will pass. This time I'm a little more frustrated than usual and could scream.

I've done everything I can think of to get past this and nothing is working.

:blushing: I've increased my excercise

:couch2: I've fluctuated my calorie intake (w/o cheating)

:smile2: I've tried not to be a scale whore - hardest thing to do

:cursing: I've increased my Protein

Yes, I've discussed with my Dr and he says I'm fine - muscle weighs more than fat - blah, blah, blah...

Any suggestions? I'd greatly appreciate your assistance.

[Catherine55 43]

Drink more Water and up your calories tomorrow. Honestly, that usually did the trick for me. But, sometimes I'd have to wait for TOM to come and go to get the scale moving. Don't worry. . it always moves again!

BTW, have you taken your measurements? If you just started a more rigorous exercise regime, you may well stall for a few weeks (6 weeks, to be precise) as you build lean muscle mass. After that, it should fall off with a vengence though! It's totally worth sucking it up for the 6 weeks to get through that phase.

I hope that helps!

Catherine

[Cherishthepast 20]

Thanks! I'll increase my Water (minus the crystal light) and add some extra calories. I guess I'm frustrated as I'm doing everything by the book and I'm so close to reaching my personal goal (the dr has other ideas) that I could scream.

I've seen your pics and have read a few of your posts in the past; you've done a great job and you are an inspiration. Again, thanks for your response - I will follow your words of advice.

[TCarroll 1]

Honestly.... I know its hard to do- stop stressing and obsessing over it-- your body will react to stress by holding on to weight.... take one weekend- and jsut relax- dont think about the band - or exercise.... just be normal.... take a 2 day vacation from it.. then Monday hit the gym... I promise- everytime i was stressing over the scale not moving-- it got worse- out of frustration on weekend I said - FORGET IT... and let lose- went out to eat with friends.... slept in instead of hitting the gym.... and just lived life... got up Monday morning dreading geting on that scale--- it was down! So i started back with my routine again....

Sometimes you need to let yourself relax ...I know easier said than done.... I need to follow my words of wisdom.

[joecs1 4]

I have not hit the wall yet but dreading it! Everyone here says mix it up and the scale will move. You will be fine. Jst dont stress!

Cath.......WOW! You look great!

[Cherishthepast 20]

Thanks! I'm on my way to a PS consult, hoping that doesn't add to the stress...