Total Frustration - Hit a plateau
 

Have been on IP for nearly two months and for the past three weeks, I have barely moved the weight needle. My consultant says I am cheating but I am following the program to a "T". Any thoughts on how to break this plateau would be greatly appreciated? Still have 30 lbs to go with 20 already lost!

do you eat a restricted item one a day?

Yes, I have a protein bar each day

I would try eliminating them for a week and just have 3 non-restricted items a day

So annoying to be called a cheater when you're not one... first, keep trusting the program because it does work... your plateau will pass. Giving up the restricted may help, but it could also cause you to feel deprived so just be careful not to miss it too much. Maybe have it 3 or 4x per week and not 7. Other than that it's really hard to say w/o knowing your full menu...

Be sure to eat every 4-5 hours for best fat burning...

Chin up! You'll get there...

What does your day look like as far as what & when you eat, any exercise, etc. That stinks to be accused of cheating!

This is what my coach shared with me to help me bust through my plateau. I'm trying to lose the last 10 pounds and I'm starting it tomorrow. :)

Day 1: 3 non-restricted/4 cups of veggies/ 5 to 7oz red meat
Day 2: 1 non-restriced/2 Restricted/ 4 cups of veggies/ 8 oz fish, chicken, turkey
Day 3: 3 non-restricted/4 cups of veggies/8 oz fish, chicken, turkey
Day 4: 1 non-restriced/ 4 cups of veggies/ 5 to 7 oz red meat
Day 5: 3 non-restricted/ 4 cups of veggies/8 oz fish, chicken, turkey
Day 6: 1 non-restriced/ 4 cups of veggies/ 8 oz fish, chicken, turkey
Day 7: 3 non-restricted/4 cups of veggies/ 5 to 7 oz red meat

aussie girl; please post what you are eating. Make sure you haven't gone too low in fat. Make sure you are getting the full amount of olive oile in and that you are getting some fat in from your animal protein. If you are chosing something like chicken breast all the time your weight loss will really slow down. Your body needs some fat to burn fat.

Pat

I think I would ask for a new consultant. I don't think I could work with someone who accused me of cheating and didn't believe me when I said I was not. That's awkward. Don't let it get you down, though. I see several good ideas from some of the veterans, here. I am sure one of them will help you.

No kidding, coaches should not be doing that, I would of walked right out!

This is an interesting combination. On day 4 and 6, that doesn't seem like enough food. Please keep us posted how this works for you. I'm so curious!

I think she means that she can only eat 1 restricted, not that she only eats 1 IP a day.

I have 2 shakes a day and one protein bar together with 4 cups of veggies and 8 oz of chicken, fish etc with 64 oz of water. Given the advice, I will cut out the protein bar and replace it with a shake for a week or so...hopefully seeing results

Just posted what I am eating and am mixing up the meats and no solely focusing on chicken. Am going to three shakes a day and cutting out the protein bar for a week or two to see if that has a positive affect. thank you

Don't forget the beef..... unless you choose not to eat beef for other reasons it is a higher fat content than chicken. If you like fish try having Alaskan Salmon a few times a week ( if you can get it). Your body will appreciate you.