Question:
I have been at a plateau for about 4 weeks

Can someone give meet some tips on how to break it. Thanks so much    — glennk (posted on February 18, 2007)

February 18, 2007
You have to shock your body by doing something different--go back to your protein drinks for a week, or do different exercises, anything out of the norm that you are doing now for a full week, that should kick start you back on the road to losing. Good luck!
   — crystalsno

February 18, 2007
#1 Do for 10 days to break plateau #2 Drink 2 quarts of water a day #3 You must have 45 grams of protein supplement and all your vitamin & mineral supplements each day. #4 You may consume up to 3 oz. of the following high-protein foods, 5 times a day: a.. beef, b.. pork, c.. chicken, d.. turkey, e.. lamb, f.. fish, g.. eggs, h.. low-fat cheese, i.. cottage cheese, j.. plain yogurt (or artificially sweetened), k.. peanut butter, l.. beans/legumes. #5 You may also have: a.. sugar-free popsicles (avoid juice popsicles), b.. tea or coffee, c.. sugar-free sodas, d.. sugar-free Jello, e.. broths & bouillons, f.. Crystal Lite drinks. #6 IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST YOU MAY NOT HAVE IT! #7 Keep a food diary and try to get 30 minutes of exercise daily.
   — Bee

February 18, 2007
I haven't had to deal with this as yet but we talked about it at a support group meeting and were told you have to increase your food intake to jump start your body so I would contact my nutritionist and ask just how much he or she suggests. You are doing great. Keep up the good work.njkbutton
   — njkbutton

February 18, 2007
I have had more than one plateau lasting 3-4 weeks, so I don't think it's really unusual. I was 266lbs before I started this whole thing and my goal was 160-170; I'm currently at 140. Just make sure you're still following the basics -- taking in the liquids and protein that your nutritionist recommends, read the nutition labels before you buy, measure/weigh your food if you haven't done so in a while (so you know that you're not taking in more calories than you think you are), and and keeping starches to a minimum.
   — packrat

February 19, 2007
Hi Kar-Re, thanks for asking your question. I looked on your site and you haven't posted since November, so I don't know how much you have lost, but you have done very well so far girl, congratulations! Remember your body is an active supply or organs and tissue, and it takes time for it sometimes to catch up with what you are doing. You have been obese for a long time, and it(your body) will fight you tooth and nail to stay obese (hense the head issues). If you are doing everything your doctors says, and not cheating on foods and exercise, then you might need to back up a little and give your body a rest for a week, then hits the basics again, push water for the majority of your fluid and try again. Examine what you are eating, and what you are doing for physical exercise. If you are not challenging yourself enough, perhaps you will need to step up your exercise to get moving again. Either way, you have a lot to be thankful for. Obesity is a tough thing, and as you tackle those head issues of hunger and deception you will find your body will also fight you some. Lay the truth out for yourself as to what you are doing, and make any adjustments you have to so you can get moving again. The more you lose the slower it will be. If you are right on track with water, protein and exercise, then perhaps take a few days off and let that body rest, then pick it up again, especially with water, protein and exercise. I don't know which fence you are on, but as you lay it out for youself and face the truth, you will come up with a good answer. Take care, and best to you. Patricia P
   — Patricia P