So I weighed in on Friday morning, but since then, I have gained 0.2lbs. So what the heck is going on? Is it because I haven't been eating the full 1200 calories? Could I be plateauing already?
For the record, Rachel and I did NOT win for the week, despite losing a combined 11lbs. Everyone else brought their A-game I guess. We ended up being 3rd out of 7. I am scared because I'm totally NOT losing right this second. I know I said I would be happy with a 2lb weight loss, but I would rather have it be 3 or 4.
I met my calorie goal today (Actually exceeded it by a tiny bit). I am going to try my best to hit right at my calorie goal. If I go over, I'll exercise those calories off in the evening. I am also going to increase my water a tiny bit and do my best to get more sleep.
Sincerely yours and shaking in my shorts,
Carla
Plateauing can be so random and it totally stinks. It's your metabolism being a jerk- here's a neat article - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss-plateau/MY01152
ReplyDeleteI also read in a fitness magazine that cycling your calories can help you get past a plateau- it's usually what I do. Obviously, don't go under 1200- but one day, do 1200 or a little higher, the next around 1500, then back down, etc. It keeps your metabolism guessing- especially if you exercise on the high calorie days.
Also, when I take a break from cardio for a few days like biking or running and focus on strength training intervals instead, I see a difference (something about shocking your body into losing more calories).
Anywho, 3rd out of 7 isn't bad! Could be worse. Hopefully you can get your body out of plateau mode and trick your metabolism. Besides, don't worry too much about the numbers after the dots. I lost .4 pounds in 20 seconds because I pulled off my pajama shirt just to see if there'd be a difference (TMI, but I wasn't wearing anything under since I was about to shower). You can do it!
That was a good article. Since I can't decrease my calories any more, I will just have to up my exercise. I totally think you're right about the calorie cycling. I went a tiny bit over yesterday and when I woke up today I was almost a pound lower. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know if the starvation mode idea is just a myth or what, but this has happened in previous diets where I plateau after a week or two and it's always because I ate too few calories. Once I up my calories for a day or two, I start losing again.
I still want to lose a ton during this contest so I'm still a little concerned, but whatever happens, happens I guess.