Everyone who has ever been on a diet has hit a plateau at some point. It is that point where no matter what you do, you cannot seem to lose any weight. I myself have hit many of these and I am going to give you a few ways to blast through your weight loss plateau.
Depending on what type of weight loss plan you are on and how much weight loss you have attained already, these factors can play a significant role in halting your weight loss. You just need to see this as a maintenance point and keep charging ahead, while waiting to achieve your goals.
The first thing to consider is that you may be getting close to your ideal weight. I myself quit losing weight once I got down to 175 pounds. It seemed I could indulge a little bit and still stay at this weight. Now, it seems harder to put weight on then keep it off. But, I still need to stay on top of this because I know how quickly I can slip back into my old eating habits.
So if you aren't already at your ideal weight I am going to give you a few suggestions that may be able to help you break through this barrier. The main thing is to stick to your plan. This happens to everybody and you will get through this plateau.
Mix up your program:
By this I mean you may want to switch things around a bit. You may even want to modify your program. If you have been eating all protein, then you could try switching to salads or all vegetables for a couple days. You could even try switching to all carbohydrates for a few days. If you have been eating all carbs, then maybe switch to all protein for a while. You get the point, try to shake things up a bit and see if this helps or hurts.
Eat Healthier:
If you have been losing weight but not eating very healthfully, then maybe you should try to nourish you body. If you haven't been eating many calories or eating little or no vegetables, maybe try to get your body some extra nutrients. Try eating healthy foods and fats for a while. Your body may be missing something and this might be just the thing to get your through your plateau.
Start Exercising:
If you haven't already started an exercise regimen, then you should start. This can boost your weight loss immediately. Exercise and its benefits can range from losing weight to giving you a healthier heart. There are too many reasons not to exercise. If you have reached a plateau in your weight loss, then now is the best time to start exercising. Just get outside and walk for 20 minutes a day. If you can run then run. If you can only walk, then walk. I guarantee you that this will help you break through your plateau.
Go out and eat:
This also could be a good time to just go out and eat whatever you want. This can help you forget about dieting and weight loss for a while and just enjoy yourself. One care free day of eating is not going to sabotage your whole plan. Just eat whatever you want and forget about calories, carbs and fat for a day. This may be just what your mind and body need to get back on track and help you achieve success.
Ok, these are a few of the things I used in the past to get through a weight loss plateau. I am sure they will help you as they have helped me. My main philosophy is to try and maintain your happiness while losing weight. If it is causing you stress by worrying so much about everything, then slow down. You don't have to lose every pound this week or this month for that matter.
Think of it this way. The longer you take to lose the weight, the less chance you have of putting it back on. I have lost large amounts of weight very quickly in the past. I always seemed to gain the weight back just as quick when I did things this way.
Just remember to eat, drink and be merry. If you do things right you can be happy, healthy and at the perfect weight. Without sacrificing the things you love.
Good luck!
About The Author
This article was written by Jason Barger. Jason has been helping people lose weight with his breakthrough book, Primal Weight Loss. To learn more about his philosophy and programs you can visit http://www.primalhealth.com.
shuttle from O'Hare Brocton .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareA client wrote, "Help me! I thought I was finally... Read More
Looking for Diet Programs on net is like looking for... Read More
I was so embarrassed for her. After a grueling 45... Read More
Changing habits is one of the most difficult challanges we... Read More
If you have a protruding abdomen, loose skin as a... Read More
Supporters of the Atkins Diet claim that a low carbohydrate... Read More
Whether coming from a close friend, the nightly news or... Read More
Finally - you are alone. No one else is around.... Read More
Living a powerful, healthy, fit and trim life is a... Read More
There are those that walk amongst us who have followed... Read More
If you want to find a way to lose weight... Read More
As a Master swimmer I am made painfully aware, each... Read More
Getting started on an exercise program is one thing. Staying... Read More
It's definitely no fun to lose weight -- put it... Read More
Stop Being Influenced by Food Ads on TVThere is much... Read More
Have you seen the ditty below that's roaming the Internet... Read More
Doctor, Why Can't I Loose Weight and by the... Read More
Abdominal liposuction refers to liposuction, or lipoplasty, that is performed... Read More
Many of us have tried losing weight in the past... Read More
How many meals do you eat in one day?Close study... Read More
The Constant Quest for Restriction; Not enough vs. too muchRestriction.... Read More
There's a dirty little secret in the diet industry. The... Read More
Many gastric bypass patients report frequent spells of dizziness. In... Read More
The Sour Truth -------------------------- Question: I had a baby 6... Read More
There is no such thing as spot reducing. Any fat... Read More
Chicago charter limousine service Hickory Hills ..All Diets Are Based on the Same Premise: Eat Less... Read More
Now that the temptations of the Holiday season have passed... Read More
If you pick the right personal trainer?you'll most definitely see... Read More
On the market at any given time, there are hundreds... Read More
Changing habits is one of the most difficult challanges we... Read More
What are the best fad diets? It's a question I'm... Read More
I've worked with hundreds of people who were interested in... Read More
Much has been written about obesity and globesity. Obesity is... Read More
Things get so confusing when it comes to understanding what... Read More
The market is flooded with weight loss supplements that make... Read More
FACT: Obesity accounts for 300,000 deaths a year in the... Read More
A diet may be a fad diet or a healthy... Read More
As the dieting phenomenon grows, with a new "diet guru"... Read More
The general approach for treatment of obesity is to suggest... Read More
Experts say obesity will overtake smoking as the biggest health... Read More
Have you ever dreaded the idea of pulling weeds, planting... Read More
While the gastric bypass may seem like the perfect solution... Read More
We all eat. But how mindful are we of every... Read More
As a Master swimmer I am made painfully aware, each... Read More
Several months ago I was in desperate need of weight... Read More
If you want to reduce your body fat, focus on... Read More
What do I mean by that?Well, carrots are good for... Read More
America's Obesity EpidemicAs the numbers of overweight Americans continue to... Read More
Do you have a big event coming up? Perhaps you... Read More
Congratulations on waking up each morning and greeting the day... Read More
Weight Loss |