stuck in a spot

**twinkles** · 07-09-2009, 12:40 PM

i have lost some weight i started out at 222 but now it seems like im stuck at 205 and cant get past that number no matter how hard i tried.

**susanpesek** · 07-09-2009, 04:14 PM

Hi, Twinkles. I have heard it said the best thing to knock down a pplateau is the Zig-Zag approach.
Here's what the other forum moderator has said on that:
"Adjust* the number as your caloric intake will change as your weight changes.

(This formula may help you...but also changing up your caloric intake is called zig-zagging and it does seem to help many..the same for eating at different times..
The Zig-Zag, Basically you eat 200 more calories today than you normally eat, then eat 200 less calories than you normally eat tomorrow, then continue with the pattern. The 200-calorie amount is just a ballpark example; it may be different for your body.

Exercise more, If you’re doing 30 minutes a day for four days a week, try 45 minutes a day for five days a week.
Exercise at different times, If you usually work out in the afternoon, try waking up early and doing it. or wait until after the sun sets. This will confuse your body and make it work overtime.
Exercise differently, Stop just running on the treadmill and go out and play some basketball, or take a exercise class, or do something else to get out of your rut. strength training works wonders and is very important to Building muscle and is the key to long term, sustainable weight loss. So work those weight machines and dumbbells whenever you can.
ttyl c.c. "

**spice2621** · 07-10-2009, 01:32 AM

Hello there. I just wanted to say welcome aboard and good luck on your new journey. We are all here for support. Be sure and drink plenty of water and eat your fruits and veggies and check out some journals and you will get some great ideas. Take care and keep us updated and have a great night!

**pigpen065** · 07-14-2009, 12:08 AM

I agree with Susan. You need to change up your routine to confuse your body and make it work harder for you. I hit my plateau and it took about a week of changing things around before it finally worked. I didn't try changing the caloric intake, although that makes really good sense, but I did change what exercises I was doing and when I did them. I think that your body just gets bored with the same thing all the time, and changing your routine will shake it up again!!

Good luck to you! You are doing great!