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Plateaus and overcoming them
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Kidsaplenty
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Stephanie
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Plateaus and overcoming them
I have always had a problem with plateauing. Usually when I get within 10 lbs of goal my weight loss comes to a halt. This time is no exception. I haven't lose an ounce in days, gained about 6 ounces today. I was thinking we could go over some plateau busters, things that have worked for you or others.
So far I've read about-
Alternating between 1600 and 1200 cal days
One cheat meal a week
Fasting for a day
Not exercising for a couple days
Not dieting/exercising for a week
Changing your exercise routine
Switching up what you eat
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Posted 7/27/12 6:44 AM  |
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LDrinkh20
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Lauren
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Re: Plateaus and overcoming them
Throw in a cheat meal or higher carbohydrate meal once a week! BAM! 
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| Posted 7/27/12 9:16 AM |
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Erica
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Re: Plateaus and overcoming them
what about an interval training session?
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| Posted 7/27/12 9:19 AM |
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Kidsaplenty
Sister love
Member since 2/06 5971 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Plateaus and overcoming them
Posted by LDrinkh20
Throw in a cheat meal or higher carbohydrate meal once a week! BAM!
Really? I feel so weird thinking about cheating. What is it about the higher calories that jumpstarts it? And would a slice of pizza tonight work, lol
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| Posted 7/27/12 9:41 AM |
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Kidsaplenty
Sister love
Member since 2/06 5971 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Plateaus and overcoming them
Posted by Erica
what about an interval training session?
All of my exercise is interval training. (30 day shred)
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| Posted 7/27/12 9:46 AM |
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LDrinkh20
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 1820 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Plateaus and overcoming them
Posted by Kidsaplenty
Posted by LDrinkh20
Throw in a cheat meal or higher carbohydrate meal once a week! BAM!
Really? I feel so weird thinking about cheating. What is it about the higher calories that jumpstarts it? And would a slice of pizza tonight work, lol
yup a slice of pizza is fine! Don't make it a pie though!
The increase in carbs (and calories) causes your metabolism to spike. You will see an increase on the scale within the next day or so but it will go away as the extra glycogen goes away and the carbs are processed. With that decrease you should see an overall decrease in scale weight as well!
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| Posted 7/27/12 11:13 AM |
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