Question:
Plateau at 3 months!

I haven't lost any weight for about 2 1/2 weeks, what are some things I can do to get over this plateau?    — wecangetright (posted on April 30, 2007)

April 30, 2007
I plateau at 3 months too. I went two weeks not loosing anything. I was getting worried. After two weeks I lost 5lbs. I didnt do anything different. I think its normal to plateau. Good luck!
   — barfiep01

April 30, 2007
Hi! I am just a lil over 3 mos. but, I hit a plateau when I hit 3 mos. It lasted about 2-2 1/2 weeks. I was freaking out but, thank God I have lost 3 lbs since then. I am so thankful I did this I am so far down 61 lbs! Good Luck and you will get over the plateau it's just a waiting game.... Kate
   — Katie S.

April 30, 2007
There really is no such thing as a stall at 2.5 weeks. You would need to not lose weight for about 2.5 months to be considered stalling. Your body needs to catch up w/ itself. At 3 months you may be feeling fine but you're still healing! Typical fixes could include increasing your protein and water intake, mixing up your exercise routine and just re-evaluating what you're eating - are you even eating enough? But honestly, you're probably not doing anything wrong. So step off the scales! Go out and enjoy the summer weather! Anyway, you might be losing inches but not pounds and not even know it! Keep the faith! ~Sarah in VA
   — platypus

April 30, 2007
There IS such a thing as a "stall" however it is called a plateau, you are correct. You need to change eating habits and exercise routines. Your body get's used to the same things after a while. Instead of walking, try getting on a bike, or cardio exercise instead of whatever your're doing. You have to shock your body into thinking you're doing something different. However, do realize that you can stay at the same weight, but lose inches. Wierd I know, but it is quite common! That's why most nutritionist's state to keep an eye on the inches NOT the pounds! Keep the faith and just try different things. Good luck!
   — crystalsno