I've hit a plateau- how can I lose more? - Weight Loss Message Board

pinkie1 · 09-23-2006, 07:24 PM

Hi Everyone,
The last few months (since July) I've lost 10 lbs purely from eating more healthy and portion control. I've hit a plateau and have not lost any more, in fact have gained couple # the last week or so. I have been exercising regularly the past 2-3 weeks (2times/week on eliptical for 45-60minutes with average HR of 120's). I know that muscle weighs more than fat but could I be gaining that much muscle?? I haven't changed my food intake that much.

Should I raise my intensity when exercising? Or eat less? I already eat very little, probably about 1200 cal/day I really don't think I should eat any less- don't want to go in starvation mode. I am currently 5'3" and 125#. My goal is to be 110#- do you think that's too unrealistic and unhealthy?

Thanks

mimizzy · 09-24-2006, 10:05 AM

i'm probably going to say anything that anyone else would say.....exercise more often. you say you exercise 2 times a week, most fitness plans require you to exercise 3X per week....and some even more. congrats on loosing 10 pounds!!! and as for your goal of 110 pounds...i think its very realistic. this is a little irrelevant, but the average model is 5' 9" and weighs 110 pounds. but they're just unhealthy. but since you're 5 3...i think you'll be thin...but still fine when you're 110. good luck!

adriennerose · 09-24-2006, 01:57 PM

your calorie intake is too low and you probably need to eat more fat. i know, sounds crazy but it's true. add some healthy fats like nuts, avocado and olive oil to your diet. you may just be retaining water, i always gain a couple pounds every month for a couple days and then lose it after my period.
your healthy weight depends on your body type and age, 110 to 125 sounds
reasonable for your height of 5'3".

tealady726 · 09-26-2006, 08:53 AM

Hi!

Congrats on losing 10lbs.

First thing I would do is take a tape measure and take a few key measurements. Ya know the ones you never really want to look at, waist, hips, chest. This way you will be able to tell if your changing your shape even though the scale reads the same. I've had many weeks, were losing 1/2 inch from my waist kept me motivated.

I would not eat less calories at all! I would maybe break up the calories you do eat into 6 small meals. Increasing your exercise is good if you can. Your better off exercising 5x a week, but if that is currently too much for you, then your better off doing what your doing than nothing. Try adding simple things like parking further from the store. Everything you do adds up. At least that's what I keep telling myself!

tea

rebby24 · 09-26-2006, 05:08 PM

ZIGG-ZAGG METHOD!!! It really works! Google it! I promise it works! Its all about keeping the body guessing when you hit your plateau!