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#1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 06:42 PM

i have a reached a plateau in weight loss, doesnt matter what i do, nothing is coming off..... looking for ideas from anyone, thanks

Trying4Thin · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 07:11 PM

Hello...
I think we have all hit the plateau monster at one time or another. Are you eating and drinking enough? Taking in too much soduim? When was the last time you switched up your work out routine? Sometimes your body needs to catch up with your new lifestyle. If you keep plugging away, sooner or later (hopefully sooner), your body will catch up and you will start losing again. Also, do you have some of your old clothes you can try on, or some new ones? Clothes are a more accurate than a scale. Just because the numbers arent changing, doesnt mean you arent losing inches. It's tough to deal with, but you will get through it. We are all behind you!! Hope I said something to help you.

~Carrie

Brian · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 07:11 PM

Welcome to the forums missingme!

Beth · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 07:16 PM

Hi missingme welcome to the site! Congratulations on the weight loss so far

Definitely make sure you are taking in enough calories, it takes calories to burn calories. If you are using the same exercise routine try switching to something new. Watch your sugar intake and lower your carb intake. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

ehyatt · #5 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 07:54 PM

Sometimes if you just up your calories for a week and then back them down again, it can jumpstart your metabolism. I agree that changing your workout routine can help too. Let us know what it is that you are doing and maybe we could help more.

Widdlecuddles · #6 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 10:25 PM

HI MIssingme,

I agree with what the others said, sometimes you need to shake your body up. eat a little more, exercise a little more, eat different things, drink more water. Spread your calories out differently through the day. Platues aren't the same for everyone so you will have to find what works for you.
Good luck

#7 (**permalink**) 02-14-2006, 05:20 PM

went to the doc today for a weigh in and i am down 4 lbs....... not alot i will take anything....

Widdlecuddles · #8 (**permalink**) 02-14-2006, 09:21 PM

Missingme... 4 pounds is AWESOME!! great work. Maybe you are off your plateau

ehyatt · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2006, 08:09 AM

Sounds like she made it off the plateau, congrats!

#10 (**permalink**) 02-15-2006, 07:47 PM

but the hard part for me is that i am still over 200........ i want it gone....and it just doesnt seem to want to leave me.... that entire 4 lbs has been since like november..... nothing to brag about here