[Kyra]

Okay, this has probably been posted a million times. But I think I've hit my plateau. I've been at the same weight for about two and a half weeks now and the scale won't budge. Initially I was aiming for 1500 calories per day but I soon realized that zigzagging my calories worked better for me as I used more on the weekends. Just wondering if there are any suggestions so I can keep that scale moving???? I really like the zigzagging idea cause some days I need more and some days less. Any ideas??? I try to exercise 5 times per week, should I be increasing this

Thanks so much

[djs06]

Zigzagging is great, but you mention that you eat more on weekends. How much more? I used zigzagging as an excuse to eat a *lot* more on weekends, and it really showed in my loss (or lack thereof!) If you're taking an approach like this, it might help to sit down and figure out exactly how you're going to do it, if you haven't already. Perhaps you can start with the total amount of calories allowed for the WEEK and go from there? Planning is key for a lot of people (myself included).

Also, think about the quality of your calories. Where are they coming from? Are you getting enough fiber? A good balance of protein/fat? Sometimes it helps to look at where your calories are coming from.

As for exercise, what are you doing on those 5 days? Have you incorporated strength training into the mix? Also, it helps to increase the resistance and/or length of your workout over time as you get fitter; keeps your body guessing, just like zigzagging calories. Good luck.

[aphil]

What calorie ranges have you been averaging? What are you doing exactly for your workouts? Knowing more information will help us advise...

[Glory87]

You are getting very close to your goal weight. In my experience - my weight loss slowed down to a crawl. I lost 55 lbs in 7 months and it took another NINE months to lose the last 15 lbs. I don't want to be a downer, ultimately the weight DID come off, it was just glacially slow.