Hit a Roadblock, take a detour

[CoachCher 1]

Ahh the dreaded plateau, what to do? Well actually there are several things you can be doing to get the scale moving again. First and foremost you have to be “Honest” with yourself are you following a diet, exercise plan which you actually enjoy.

Let’s be real here, if we are not eating foods we enjoy or participating in a workout program we love (yes I said the “L” word) chances are we are not going to stick with it.

Try journaling for a week to see if you’re really getting in enough calories and enough movement to actually have an impact on the scale. If you’re not getting enough calories this can be cause for the scale to stop moving. This will also give you a clear idea of what you’re doing well and where you’re missing the mark.

Our bodies know us better than we know ourselves. If we listen to what our body needs-wants we can work with it; rather than against it. I know I hate this saying as much as the next guy but it is true “Calories in-Calories out”. If you want the scale to move; you yourself have to move as well.

This is not Rocket Science, if you follow just one rule you have ever learned about diet and exercise you will have results. Remember you had surgery on your stomach not your brain. Don’t let that little voice tell you its okay to eat “Junk” and expect to see results.

This is my weekly routine. I eat very well (follow the rules) 6 days a week and I workout 6 days a week. The workout I follow is by Gunnar Peterson “Core Secrets”. Then on the 7th day I give myself a free day and I don’t follow any rules.

Seriously no matter what program you choose to follow, you have to find the right balance. If you have the mind set you’re never going to eat your favorite foods again then you are setting yourself up for failure. If you follow your program for 6 days then give yourself a “Free Day” you are not depriving yourself and you will see the results you want and deserve.

So I challenge you to follow this routine and watch the results. You will be blown away at how easy it is to stick to your program once you start.

Edited June 27, 2008 by CoachCher

[~ChinaDoll~ 0]

Hello

Thank you so much for that, the crazy thing is that my doctor said that it is best not to work out and if you do work out do it for only 15 min a day??? I was so confused because most people i talk to who had the surgery works out.

I enjoyed reading your article it has encourage me to keep trying. :rolleyes2::thumbup:

[CoachCher 1]

I'm glad you enjoyed the article. It's up to us to make this journey work, so you follow your gut instinct and you will be fine!!

[DebHawk42 0]

In have hit my plateau, reading your article helped me. Thanks

[CoachCher 1]

I'm glad you found it useful!