Plateaus

I haven't blogged lately because I've lacked inspiration. This dryness of ideas is a result of my failure to lose anymore weight. I've been stuck on 40 pound weight loss for 6 weeks. In the weight loss boards this is often referred to as a plateau. Some will say that these plateaus are normal in the weight loss process. After some analysis into my own "plateau", I think the reference to a plateau may be an oversimplification. Or, an excuse for our lack of weight loss.

Instead, I think we get too comfortable with the new body, a little content with where we are, and a little sloppy with our diet. We start slipping back to our old bad habits. It is a slippery slope. To solve the "plateau" problem, we probably should take a close look at our food intake and if applicable, our exercise regimen. In my case, I would find that my weekends were carefree and my weekdays were compliant with how I should eat. I would also see that my exercise regimen was completely missing. The start of my slide began when i hurt my knee. Rather than adapt to my lack of exercise, I slid into poorer eating habits.

If, after careful analysis, we discover that we are still eating how we should, and exercising like we should, then maybe it is a plateau. If that is the case, then we will need to shake up our routine. Exercise more, add more water, eat less carbs, something different than what we are doing. Take a good look at your food intake and see what you should change. Of course, as always, the best way to know this information is to track what you eat.

I should note that slow wait loss is not a plateau. Slow weight loss is still progress.

Keep at it. You are worth the effort.