Plateaus
 

Hey guys,

I found this info on weightloss plateaus and how to deal with them. Thought you might like to read it.

DEALING WITH WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAU
Restricting calories is the proper way to lose weight but it does have a
"double edge sword" because the metabolism slows down in the process.
If your weight loss suddenly stops after successfully losing weight for
several months, then you have reached a plateau. Many people upon
reaching a plateau become discouraged, give up, and gain the weight
back; not realizing that this phenomenon is a natural part of the weight
loss process.

Here are 2 tips to combat plateau:

1. Once weight loss has come to a stop, don't focus on the scale.
Weigh yourself every few weeks and concentrate on healthy eating.

2. After reaching a plateau, If you have not loss weight for several
more weeks, then slowly increase consumption by 100 - 200 calories
for the first two weeks.

Then increase by another 100 - 300 calories for the next two weeks.
The reason for gradually increasing calories is to slowly increase your
metabolism without gaining weight. By slowly returning to your pre
diet intake, you stay in control of eating habits. Once you lose control of
your eating habits, it's all over! You'll never lose weight and keep it off.

Taking a break from a restricted calorie diet while maintaining normal
calorie intake for your weight will raise your metabolism and give you
more freedom over the amount and types of foods you can eat. After
several more weeks or months (when you're ready), reduce consumption
by 500 to 600 calories. The weight will gradually fall off again.



Sherri