Plateau? Lets break it together!

I have reached a plateau since beginning this diet in January - I started at 171 lbs and i am now hovering between 150-152 and i am 5'5".

I definately need some motivation to get over this hump. Who wants to join me???

I have 15 lbs more to go, and I can not wait to rid myself of them.

Let's share our strategies and support - weigh in once a week on fridays and blow our plateaus to shreds!

Anyone Game?

I really need some help getting past my plateau! I am 22, 5'5, and between 150-148. I have been working out regularly for the last 2 months doing 45-60 mins of cardio 3-4 days a week, with a weight sessions lasting 30-45 mins each time I work out. I eat around 1200-1700 calories a day and I have not lost a pound. Ideally I would like to be 135-140. I am at the point where I don't know what else to do and I really do not want to pay for a fitness trainer. If anyone can relate or has any advice, I really would appreicat it!

What is your menu like?  Are you eating healthily or processed foods? Try to limit the latter, especially sugar.  Increase fruits and veggies.

Take a look at Women's Nutrition and also Calorie Math to see if you are eating enough.

Hope this helps.

Those were excellent calculators. I really liked the calorie math calculator. It says that I should consume 1370 calories per day in order to have a safe calorie deficit of 700. The women's nutrition calculator was very helpful because it said what I should be consuming of each nutritional category. This was very helpful, thank you!

From using the food log, I know that I need to cut out things like ice cream on a daily basis, even if I eat well. I would say that I do eat a lot of sugar, but I thought all the exercise I do would counter it. Obviously not, since I have barely lost a pound even with the increased exercise I have been doing for the last couple months.

Yesterday, I restarted my plan at 150.1 and I am down to 148.6, but I know that it just regular fluctuation for me, a consistent decrease would be GREAT! I am hoping that my upcoming trip to Europe in November will help me focus!