Stuck Just Above 200lbs
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Stuck Just Above 200lbs
Hi there,
I am new to these forums, but far from new to weight loss. A year ago I got on the scale and weighed a huge 278.5lbs and knew that I couldn't let myself get any heavier. I started to change my lifestyle by making healthier choices, cooking for myself, and adding an exercise program. So far I have lost 75lbs, but I am stuck hovering just above 200lbs.
I am sure my junk food binge that is associated with my period doesn't help, as I tend to gain one pound during that time, but other than those four days a month I am pretty strict about what I eat, go to a fitness bootcamp for an hour five days a week.
Yet again I find myself trying to alter my diet to give me that little push I need over this hump. I am eating mainly fruits, vegetables and whole grains, with lean protein. I do not drink soda, and do my best [while not always successful] to not eat junk food. I am eating roughly 1300 - 1500 calories a day.
Does anyone have any tips to get me back on track for my goal? I'm a mere 43 lbs away from my major weight loss goal [anything else is just icing on the cake] and I want to get there so bad.
I am new to these forums, but far from new to weight loss. A year ago I got on the scale and weighed a huge 278.5lbs and knew that I couldn't let myself get any heavier. I started to change my lifestyle by making healthier choices, cooking for myself, and adding an exercise program. So far I have lost 75lbs, but I am stuck hovering just above 200lbs.
I am sure my junk food binge that is associated with my period doesn't help, as I tend to gain one pound during that time, but other than those four days a month I am pretty strict about what I eat, go to a fitness bootcamp for an hour five days a week.
Yet again I find myself trying to alter my diet to give me that little push I need over this hump. I am eating mainly fruits, vegetables and whole grains, with lean protein. I do not drink soda, and do my best [while not always successful] to not eat junk food. I am eating roughly 1300 - 1500 calories a day.
Does anyone have any tips to get me back on track for my goal? I'm a mere 43 lbs away from my major weight loss goal [anything else is just icing on the cake] and I want to get there so bad.
#2
When I hit a plateau I try and do 3 consecutive days of a really high protein diet meanwhile dropping my calories to 1,300 (where normally I would be around 1,500). Usually I keep my carbs at 40%, but when I do "protein days" that drops to about 30% and I try and push my proteins up near 50%. It's hard to do that (unless you're already living on an Atkins diet), but usually it breaks the plateau and then I can go back to my normal 40-40-20 pie chart. You might also consider changing up your workout a couple of days a week. Change out bootcamp for laps in the pool or maybe start training for a 5K. Good luck.
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When I hit a plateau I try and do 3 consecutive days of a really high protein diet meanwhile dropping my calories to 1,300 (where normally I would be around 1,500). Usually I keep my carbs at 40%, but when I do "protein days" that drops to about 30% and I try and push my proteins up near 50%. It's hard to do that (unless you're already living on an Atkins diet), but usually it breaks the plateau and then I can go back to my normal 40-40-20 pie chart. You might also consider changing up your workout a couple of days a week. Change out bootcamp for laps in the pool or maybe start training for a 5K. Good luck.
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Thanks rpmcduff, I agree with you a lot too. A while back you were giving advice to someone about protein and you wrote "and how many times have I said this...". I totally cracked up, because I felt that way myself.
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I'll definitely have to add some more almonds and what not into my diet. Most of my caloric intake comes from fruits and veggies [this is mainly what I eat]. I was a vegetarian for a long time and more often than not eating meat [any meat] can make me sick. I try to get my protein mainly from yogurt, beans and nuts.
I'll also try out the protein powder, I do have some and maybe that will give me the boost I need, and upping my water intake. I already drink a large thing of iced tea every day, usually with four or five cups of water -- lol, I can't imagine peeing more than I already do.
Thanks for the tips! Hopefully in two weeks when I weigh myself again I will have broken the plateau or at least be on my way.
I'll also try out the protein powder, I do have some and maybe that will give me the boost I need, and upping my water intake. I already drink a large thing of iced tea every day, usually with four or five cups of water -- lol, I can't imagine peeing more than I already do.
Thanks for the tips! Hopefully in two weeks when I weigh myself again I will have broken the plateau or at least be on my way.