Weight Loss Plateau

mindyemt08 · February 6, 2008

My body responds very well to dieting. I have always been able to lose weight with a high Protein low carb diet but I have not been able to lose anything in over a week. My diet consists of eggs, tuna, and salmon. All very high protein. I am not snacking in between with sugary foods of anything. HELP! I lost weight with this for the first few weeks but not in the last week. Any suggestions as to why? Thanks

shortgal · February 6, 2008

Sometimes our bodies are just like this, with no explanation.

Do you know how many calories you are taking in? You will not continue to lose on high Protein, low carb if your calories are too high.

A 6 oz steak is more calories than a 4 oz steak, etc.

Using mayo with the tuna? Something high in salt? Time of the month?These are the kinds of things that have an impact on a stalled scale.

aubrie · February 6, 2008

I'm having the same problem. I haven't lost in 4 weeks!! BUT..... I have been exercising like a crazy woman. I go to the gym 4 -5 times a week, and work out hard. My clothes and bras continue to get looser, so I have to assume that I'm losing inches instead of pounds, because I'm developing muscle. I haven't exercised in years, so my muscles were probably near atrophy!!!! LOL. But I feel so much better. I have so much more energy, I'm in good moods most of the time and I'm sleeping like a baby.