Plateaus/Weight Gain Anyone...?

Hi All, With all of the recent Holiday woes that we've all been experiencing trying to work our new tool I thought I'd share some tips that I recently got from UC Davis Medical Center (where I had my surgery) about Weight Plateaus. Most of them are common sense things that we've heard before (reminders), some are new to me but I thought I'd list them anyway. Maybe it'll help some of us... -Add variety to your exercise program. Change the intesity, length, and pace of your workout. -If you don't have a regular exercise routine outside of your daily activities, then now is a good time to start one. Start with a realistic short-term goal. Your long-term goal should aim for 30 to 90 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. -Consider increasing your calories by 300 calories for 3 days. This can be done by adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup of nuts. Then return to your healthy well-balanced eating habits. - Keep a food and activity journal. Track calories as well as protein. Calories are the key to weight loss. -Watch out for any grazing/snacking behaviors, especially with problem foods. -Keep a diary to help you determine if emotions are playing a role in your eating habits. Stress, boredom, anger, and loneliness are just a few emotions that can lead to unplanned and unhealthy food choices. -Seek support from friends, family, support groups, and counselors. -Get your percent body fat measured or measure your arms, legs, and waist with a tape measure. Many times during weight plateaus you are still losing inches. These tips can help you see results other than weight. -Check your weight once per week, at the same time of day and with the same amount of clothes on. -Keep your liquids separate from meals by 20 to 30 minutes. Aim for a minimum of 48 ounces of fluid per day.

I haven't had a plateau of any significance yet {insert nervous emoticon here}, but I've done a lot of those things, so maybe that's why? TFS. xosm

Thank you for the tips! I was "stuck" for a bit but I think the scale is moving. I attributed it to water weight but this morning I was at 190 so the scale moved since last week when i was 191. One pound is one pound...I can't wait to move in to the 180's. Thanks again!

Awww sara I love you such the motivator goof job girl How are you? J

I have experienced weight gain, but I just continue to adjust my food intake and continue to lose weight. Hang in there and keep working on it and you'll get there.