Comments on: Plateaus.

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:31:33 +0000

Hi Lori, I am so glad I found your blog, originally through South Beach Steve. This post is really helpful to me right now. I have been at the same weight for almost 2 months. Part of me is pleased I haven’t gained, and the other part of me is a little frustrated. I am just trying to take it a day at a time and have faith that the scale will move at some point. Thank you for this post and your blog in general. You are an inspiration to me!

By: Pubsgal

Pubsgal — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:46:54 +0000

Thanks so much for writing and sharing this. It’s especially encouraging to hear how you made it back down from an upswing. I’m struggling with that now, and man, it is frustrating. (The difference this time is that before, I’m not looking at it as a restart, either…before I’d have just thrown in the towel and said, “Nope! Done! Bring on the Ben & Jerry’s.” No longer an option, even if I wanted it to be.)
Pubsgal´s last blog ..Weekly update, 11/11/09

By: South Beach Steve

South Beach Steve — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:14:11 +0000

Lori, I love reading your experience talking. So many people totally lose all hope during a true plateau.

Patience and dedication, dedication and patience . . .

BTW, I think you are doing great, and you are a true inspiration!
South Beach Steve´s last blog ..Wednesday’s Word of the Day – Encouragement

By: Jody - Fit at almost 52

Jody - Fit at almost 52 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:32:31 +0000

Such a great post!!!! I keep forgetting to check your blog since I just found you! Plateaus are a part of the process. The key is patience & do not give up!!!! You did not & that is awesome!
Jody – Fit at almost 52´s last blog ..Insanity & Weight Loss; Also, More on Mirror Looking

By: PTG1002

PTG1002 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:06:17 +0000

I’ve been in a plateau for approximately a year now – no significant change, just up and down, 1-2lbs. It’s a royal pain. I’m very well aware that the solution is in the food – but like you were, I’m just at the point where I’m fully ready to take that next step. It’s sad to say, but I know what I need to do, but Im not ready to do it yet.
PTG1002´s last blog ..d1, w2

By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:42:15 +0000

Plateaus are a big pain!! Getting through them isn’t always easy as you’ve so well written. One thing I tell people who are in the midst of one is to think of it as a little bit of pre-practice for maintenance. You are in a plateau period and even though you are eating/exercising correctly the weight isn’t moving. Kind of like long term maintenance!

You’ve done such a great job! I love reading your blog!!
Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..Don’t Talk To Me Now!

By: Fran

Fran — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:12:28 +0000

You’ve really come a long way!

I read somewhere that you’ll reach a plateau usually on a weight that you’ve maintained in the past. So this would mean that I should get one when I lose about 6 more pounds. Don’t know if it’s true but I do know I’ve been on the same weight for about a year but that was caused by eating healthy on week days and blew it all over the weekend so I had to start on Monday again and again and again
Fran´s last blog ..A day in my life: Tuesday November 10 2009

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:44:49 +0000

Wonderful post Lori! Think the next time someone asks me about plateaus I’ll just send them here

I think you totally got it when you said you were probably eating too little. A lot of people hit a plateau and just start eating less and exercising more, which is probably the worst thing you could do. Sometimes our bodies just need a break from being in a deficit, especially when you’ve been in one for a while.

I especially like the part where you said you weren’t starting over, but continuing the process
Susan´s last blog ..The Christmas Issue…

By: Josie

Josie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:32:44 +0000

Wow, this is great advice. I’m gonna bookmark this to remember for when I hit my inevitable plateau. Thanks for sharing – your story is so inspiring.
Josie´s last blog ..Hot 100 Update and Week 6 Picture

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