Plateau

I've reached somewhat of a plateau after 69 days.  Anyone have any ideas as to how I can break this?  I've increased my liquids and have changed a few things that I was eating that had extra fat.  Any suggestions?

Hi Donna,

Plateaus are both inevitable and frustrating. They happen to almost to one extent or another and to be honest, it's pretty normal for it to occur when you are where you are in your journey. It's your body's way to try to regroup and stave of the starvation that it senses. To be quite honest, this is just something your body has to work through, but  there are some things you might check. What is your caloric intake? If it is too low, your body kicks into starvation mode more easily. Check with your program, but mine wanted us to maintain an 800 to 900  calorie load. Less than that causes our bodies to move into starvation mode. I found that when my weight loss stopped and I started tracking my intake that it was actually falling lower than the threshold. 

I also found that if I tracked what I was eating on a site like www.mydailyplate.com, it made me much more aware of what I was eating and the relative value of it. It is still a tool I use if I'm having trouble with my weight.

Hi,
What I did was along with getting my daily 60-80 grams of protein in, I keep up a regular fitness regimen of aerobic and strength training excerises. If you have not already started one, please do so, it helps so much.  Adding strength excerises using resistance bands are great because it helps create lean muscle which helps to burn fat more rapidly.  I have found the routine to be very successful to say the least.  Take care and much success to you!