 
 
An optimistic viewpoint on a pound of fat! STOP YOUR BELLYACHING!Saturday, April 17, 2010
I have been so disillusioned with the scale over the past week and have let my impatience get the best of me. I read this tonight and had to post it because it really made a difference in my outlook!****HELLO, do you know me? If you don't, you should. I'm a pound of fat, and I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet. Want to know why? It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound! 
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INKMANSWIFE
4/17/2010 6:47PM
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I needed this since on my weigh in wed and I only lost a pound I have been so defeated I guess since I know how hard I had worked the week before. But, in the perspective it changes it. Thanks for the post 
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EVILKLOWN
4/17/2010 8:01AM
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Yes, one pound is a lot. I don't know about you but I can definitely tell when I've lost a pound.
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BOOKLVER81
4/17/2010 7:20AM
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Totally made me smile! I was so bummed before I read this cuz I lost 1 pound this week, but now I'm glad to say BUh-BYE to it lol...cheeky little pound.
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FUNTIMES2
4/17/2010 6:43AM
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started my day with a smile after I read this 
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JOSEPHINE34
4/17/2010 3:10AM
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love it, you made me laugh this morning and your so right  1 pound makes alot of difference   Comment edited on: 4/17/2010 3:10:29 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
How could I have hit a plateau so early on? I have been counting EVERY single calorie and working out. I thought maybe my cals were too low (1400) for my size. I've been eating smaller meals throughout the day to help my metabolism and doing some sort of exercise every day. I thought it was because it was that time of the month, but its gone and the scale still won't budge. I am fighting every day to keep the scale from going up and to keep the 10 lbs off that I lost, whereas I should be losing weight. Am I going to have to go on a liquid diet to get the scale moving??? (Kidding) I'm eating lower fat, higher protein, higher fiber and drinking TONS of water AND watching salt intake. I know muscle weighs more than fat, but could I really have gained muscle in the last few wks. with just cardio and a few curls? Any Suggestions are welcome..I am so disillusioned right now! 
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COMMELESCIEUX
4/17/2010 9:05AM
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what kind of workouts are you doing? If you're doing the same thing every day it eventually becomes less effective. Have you been doing ST as well? That's what broke my last plateau. My advice is just to mix it up however you can--and don't give up! You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SHELLREED
4/16/2010 5:47PM
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DON'T STOP MOVING MOVING.. it will change you will see and if you don't see it on the outside I guarentee that you are doing good things for your inside... we are here for you friend !!! shell 
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PRINCESSPORSCHA
4/16/2010 5:00PM
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Im at a plateau too  i been at one before, i started losing weight early feb 2010 at 176 every week i lost two pounds or more then when i got to 153 it just stayed there i went crazy i just kept working out but did more then after two weeks it dropped and i was 157 one morning im 153 and its not moving and i been eating good like always and workin out monday it will be three weeks hopefully i lose it cause this is killin me but just switch up you routine or exercise longer that what i did hope this helps.
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KRISSIEJ
4/16/2010 3:43PM
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I would try to mix up your cardio sessions and work in some new strength moves if you haven't done that yet. Over time your body will get used to the intensity and type of exercise you are doing. By changing things up, your body will start to exert more effort and it should help the weight come off again. Good luck and chin up!
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JOYSTORMS
4/16/2010 3:32PM
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I seem to be in a plateau aswell. I think for me, that my body has gone into "store it" mode. I think that I've lost for a few weeks and now my body is tricked into thinking "starvation, or store it" I am just going to keep doing what I've been doing. I feel better for it and I know it's working. My clother fit loosly now. I took measurements and I've lost 9 inches. I also read yesterday about one woman taking a picture of herself every day, just for such occasions as this. When she hits a plataue she flips through daily pictures to see her accomplishments! I am going to start to do the same thing. Don't give up, just keep pushing on. You can do it! Kathy Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MEGANC1988
4/16/2010 3:08PM
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Make sure you are eating enough calories for the amount your burning, try re-adjusting your nutrition/fitness goals a bit. Something else that may help is just keeping a variety to your work outs, try doing at least 1 cardio work out you don't normally do once a week (try rock climbing, go roller blading, etc.) good luck!
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PECAS123
4/16/2010 2:51PM
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I'm totally on a plateau too, right after losing 10 pounds. Don't be discouraged -- you know from the math that it *is* working, but your body has natural swings to it that will level out with time. The important thing is that the overall trend is, and will continue to be, down! As long as you're honestly sticking to your calories and getting exercise, it will happen. Although it sucks, just stick with it and be patient.
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SARAHF_24
4/16/2010 2:47PM
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Try eating more calories than 1400 a few days a week, change your workouts, drink LOTS more water! I also found an article that might help! Good luck! http://www.diet-blog.c om/archives/2006/02/27/5_ways_t o_break_a_weight_loss_plateau.php Report Inappropriate Comment |
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VEACHXCL
4/16/2010 2:46PM
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Well first off, don't get discouraged. It sounds like your doing what you need to be doing. Try and change up your workout. If your doing the same thing over and over your body will get used to it. Also, how late are you eating? Try not to eat to late in the evening because its harder to burn those calories, and they end up going to bed with you :) Good luck, and don't give up the scale will move!!
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