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Help stuck in a plateau

MsLayila Posts: 3 Joined: 2002/12/19	2004/03/26, 10:02 AM Hey everyone, Like most of you who have lost weight I'm finding myself to be in that dreaded plateau phase. I've been the same weight for over 3 months now. I'm not sure if it had anything to do with my body wanting to retain fat during the winter months or what? I do notice however that during the spring and summer months I tend to lose fat fairly easily. My dilemma is wondering if any of you all could help me out as to how to vamp up my exercise/diet plan to challenge my body so that it will start losing again. In order to lose the 30 lbs that I've lost thus far I did a low carb plan. My goal now is to lose 10 more lbs, but more importantly if I can't spot reduce the tummy bulge I'd atleast like it to be more toned there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/03/26, 10:15 AM Depends on what your current routine is and how many calories you average daily. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
neiltilley Posts: 325 Joined: 2003/03/09	2004/03/29, 05:28 AM over the winter I have remained exactly the same weight- finding it hard to make any headway.. It's winter so I think there is some sense to blaim the bodyclock cycle thru' life... I mean I eat sensible, I run, I gym... near to daily (a bit greedy too)My calories are a tad high, because it's winter I think... Make a new goal/aim/program today, write a new sensible eating plan and start on a new offensive for yourself after you've been shopping and ensured you've got the right stuff for the job. Myself weighing 80kilos at 5' 9'' I've planned out a week to eat food to cover 1400min to 1900max calories per day, with no more than 35 grams fat-320 grams carbs, at least 80grams protein- 18grams fibre. This is for slow weight loss without really changing my food habits once sucess is achieved. I hope its worth it and I need a late new year resolution- So try keeping a food diary and note what is in the food you eat and make adjustments to your fats and sugars where necessary. It's a good time of year to make new goals so.. Keep up the exercise and readdress food and you will win!
Daniel199 Posts: 28 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/03/29, 06:58 AM Im the exact opposite. During the winter I lost 30lbs and I am now also hitting a plateau. Today was my first morning cardio session to try and kickstart my body again. Try some running first thing in the morning and see how it goes.