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When I first started running last August, weight seemed to shed off pretty fast as long as I'd run consistently. Even after I gained a few pounds over the holidays, I ran alot in January and shed off all the LB's I gained.
For the past month I've been running my ass off trying to shed extra weight I gained during a March Vegas Vacation and long work trip. The pounds just aren't rolling off like I've hoped. I'd lose a 1 pound here and next day gain it back.
I've come to the conclusion I've hit a plateau and my body has gotten accustomed to my running routine. I've been increasing my mileage by 1.5 miles and I'm still exhausted like no other when I'm done. What can I do to get over this plateau?
I've come to the conclusion I've hit a plateau and my body has gotten accustomed to my running routine.
I was in a similar position. What i did was break my routine by incorporating speed work (intervals, tempo, fartleks) and dialing down my weekly mileage. Nutrition wise, i cut off soda almost completely, dialed down my alcohol consumption, replaced my snacks with fruit.
And as others noted, maybe incorporate strength/cross training for complete body workout.
When I first started running last August, weight seemed to shed off pretty fast as long as I'd run consistently. Even after I gained a few pounds over the holidays, I ran alot in January and shed off all the LB's I gained.
For the past month I've been running my ass off trying to shed extra weight I gained during a March Vegas Vacation and long work trip. The pounds just aren't rolling off like I've hoped. I'd lose a 1 pound here and next day gain it back.
I've come to the conclusion I've hit a plateau and my body has gotten accustomed to my running routine. I've been increasing my mileage by 1.5 miles and I'm still exhausted like no other when I'm done. What can I do to get over this plateau?
I have been going thru the same thing. I had lost close to 80 lbs without exercising much and started walking 5 weeks ago. I have gained 10 lbs back since and cannot for the life of me figure it out. I am so depressed right now I want to give up and stay FAT. So frustrated. Your body will hit plateaus that is for sure as I have hit several myself but like you I am wondering how do I keep up the desire to finish losing weight and what the hell is going on with the weight gain?? I love walking and perhaps its time both of us did a review of what we are eating that is making us get stuck and in my case me gain. I am so sad
if you are gaining weight back, then you have started eating more/exercising less. if you arent losing weight anymore, you need to further cut calories. if you are 200 pounds and you are eating the amount to maintain 170 pounds, then you will lose 30 pounds and reach a "plateau." thats because you have reached the weight you are eating for. you want to lose more? cut more.
The funny thing is I got into running because over the spring-summer I was lifting weights and my body wasn't shaping up as I would've liked. So I started running and after a few weeks the pounds were dropping alot faster.
Now it's vice versa. I like running because for the whole period of time I'm moving and by the end I feel exhausted. With the gym it's like do a set here, set there, wait for a bench to clear, walk to the water fountain, chat with someone I know. Can anybody recommend a good cross training or interval program to break this plateau?
The funny thing is I got into running because over the spring-summer I was lifting weights and my body wasn't shaping up as I would've liked. So I started running and after a few weeks the pounds were dropping alot faster.
Now it's vice versa. I like running because for the whole period of time I'm moving and by the end I feel exhausted. With the gym it's like do a set here, set there, wait for a bench to clear, walk to the water fountain, chat with someone I know. Can anybody recommend a good cross training or interval program to break this plateau?
How to solve the problem at the gym:
Bring bottled water, OR bring an empty bottle and fill it at the waterfountain so you don't have to keep taking breaks to go there.
Stop waiting for benches to clear. If a bench is filled, grab a couple of dumbbells and do some arnold curls. Or do squats. Or do jumping jacks. Or jog around the floor. Or hit a cardio machine.
Stop chatting with someone you know. You're there to work out, and so is the person you know. You do both of you a disservice when you turn your workout routine into social hour.
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