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Lost 10 lbs by just using portion control and limiting snacks between meals. Have been at the same weight for 1.5 weeks now. Would like to lose 20 more lbs. Wondering if I should switch over to a self-monitored Weight Watchers plan (point plan) instead? Any advice?
Congratulations on your weight loss so far. I think others here may be able to help you more if you also tell us about your current weight/height, your typical levels of activity during the day and whether or not you work out.
Congrats on a good start! But one and a half weeks is no cause for alarm.
What are you doing for exercise? Increasing intensity/adding weight can help break a plateau.
Altering your diet will help, too. That could mean anything from avoiding all sugars for a few weeks, cutting back on carbs, increasing your non-starchy veggie intake, etc.
Congratulations on your weight loss so far. I think others here may be able to help you more if you also tell us about your current weight/height, your typical levels of activity during the day and whether or not you work out.
Weight: 149, height: 5'5.5". Average build but pearish and busty. Normally my exercise consists of 30-40 min. walks outside 4-7 x a week.. However, often it's impossible to walk because the ground out here in the country turns to slippery mud, especially during the winter months. Thinking it might be good to start taking advantage of the stairs in the house. There are no clubs around.
Weight: 149, height: 5'5.5". Average build but pearish and busty. Normally my exercise consists of 30-40 min. walks outside 4-7 x a week.. However, often it's impossible to walk because the ground out here in the country turns to slippery mud, especially during the winter months. Thinking it might be good to start taking advantage of the stairs in the house. There are no clubs around.
Your exercise is definitely the place to improve, to get you over the hump in losing your last few pounds. Instead of walking, try jogging. Or walk for a a block and a half, then sprint to the end of the block, then walk another block and a half, and sprint to the end of that block. Get your heart pumping, and sweat a little. Make it 40-50 minutes each time. Also, there are lots and lots of exercises you can do at home with no equipment at all. Squats, lunges, wall-sits - all excellent, though none of them are aerobic. You could try an interval series:
20 jumping jacks, then 30 seconds of squats at a brisk (but not hurried) pace, then 10 seconds rest. 20 more jumping jacks, then lunge-walking across the hall, then 10 seconds rest. Repeat the process for 20 minutes. Do that in -addition- to your walking/jogging outside.
Or walk for a a block and a half, then sprint to the end of the block, then walk another block and a half, and sprint to the end of that block. Get your heart pumping, and sweat a little.
This is good advice and I've done this, too. Or be more aggressive in walking as in taking a longer walk on weekends. If trail conditions are bad I also do long "city walks" (ie on sidewalks) to get my exercise in
You could also change what you are eating to eating leaner foods.
Still, 10 pounds is a great start, and I wouldnt be tooo concerend about the plateau as you will eventually work through it if you are doing the right things re portions, type of food, and exercise.
Lost 10 lbs by just using portion control and limiting snacks between meals. Have been at the same weight for 1.5 weeks now. Would like to lose 20 more lbs. Wondering if I should switch over to a self-monitored Weight Watchers plan (point plan) instead? Any advice?
cheat. Thats all have a cheat meal! Then get right back on program. You will temporarly gain weight but in 5 days be on your merry way to losing and breaking that plateau.
I realize I am going to have to exercise more - I just don't want to. But...gotta move more. There's no way around it.
Good luck!
Month long plateau? How frustrating. At least our weight isn't going back up, right?
I'm sure exercising more is the answer or at least keep moving during the day (I'm around the house most days). Maybe more strenuous housework would be good not only for the body but also a cleaner house, eh?
Switch up your exercise routine. Run or cycle or swim. Get your heart rate up and keep it up for at least 20 minutes. Lift weights or do resistance training. Intervals are a great way to jump start your work out. Tweek your diet so you are getting enough calories from the right types of foods. Sometimes too few calories will stall weight loss.
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