Plateaus....

I am not sure how to get over a plateau; I know that I have hit them while I was going to weight watchers and what I would do is try to change the way I was doing some things. change your food selections, or add another five ten minutes to your daily work out. Take a look at what you are eating and what you were eating and see if you are doing something different that may be you weren't doing or shouldn't be doing.

I think that any kind of change is going to make a difference, you just need to keep on keeping on even when it gets tough. I know that I dread getting on the scale every Saturday because I am deathly scared of that plateau that I know is going to happen sooner or later.

I am not an expert on dieting or anything but I think that if you look at what you were doing and what you are doing you mind figure out what it is that you need to do to get back on track. Good luck it is very frustrating but I know that you can get over it; I can't wait for the day that you tell us that you are no longer taking Insulin, that is going to be a happy day for you Melanie.

I just found this on line and it is good advice I will post some of it here.

Mix up your program:

By this I mean you may want to switch things around a bit. You may even want to modify your program. If you have been eating all protein, then you could try switching to salads or all vegetables for a couple days. You could even try switching to all carbohydrates for a few days. If you have been eating all carbs, then maybe switch to all protein for a while. You get the point, try to shake things up a bit and see if this helps or hurts.

Eat Healthier:

If you have been losing weight but not eating very healthfully, then maybe you should try to nourish you body. If you haven't been eating many calories or eating little or no vegetables, maybe try to get your body some extra nutrients. Try eating healthy foods and fats for a while. Your body may be missing something and this might be just the thing to get your through your plateau.

Start Exercising:

If you haven't already started an exercise regimen, then you should start. This can boost your weight loss immediately. Exercise and its benefits can range from losing weight to giving you a healthier heart. There are too many reasons not to exercise. If you have reached a plateau in your weight loss, then now is the best time to start exercising. Just get outside and walk for 20 minutes a day. If you can run then run. If you can only walk, then walk. I guarantee you that this will help you break through your plateau.

Go out and eat:

This also could be a good time to just go out and eat whatever you want. This can help you forget about dieting and weight loss for a while and just enjoy yourself. One care free day of eating is not going to sabotage your whole plan. Just eat whatever you want and forget about calories, carbs and fat for a day. This may be just what your mind and body need to get back on track and help you achieve success.

Debbie you asked the other day if Beef Jerkey was also another way to get protien, yes it is! Befor I had surgery I would use jerkey all the time for a good healthy snack when I needed more protiens. That and a 1/4 cup almonds would keeping me going. I hope that the information that I give you helps. I know that it has really helped me alot and I didn't know any of this stuff until I started working with Dr. Belnap.

Oh did I also mention how important water is to a healthy diet. It is so good for your body and you should be drinking at leat sixty four ounces a day and if you are working out you should be drinking more than that. If I happen to learn anything else or come across something that I think might be of help I will pass it along.

Have a wonderful night and good luck on your weight loss journey!
Ronda Gardner