Plateau

[Horselover1180]

Hello just signed up as I have reached a plateau and can't seem to get moving again. I don't loose weight easily anyway and I put that down to age (64) and the fact that I have an under active thyroid. Perhaps I'm wrong on those points but would welcome any comments. I get exercise with my gardening and I like to walk. I love exercise and would love to use the gym but not within my budget - only have state pension

[YellowRose55]

Hi Horselover1180

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Have a look at the Daily Diary which you can find on the Home page in Events. It is where all the members are sharing their daily plans on what they are eating and any exercise they are doing. This thread will give you some ideas on how to start.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us today. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose

[RG07 Maintainer]

Hi I don't go to a gym but have managed to loose weight following the NHS 12 weight loss plan- eating 1400-1550 calories a day. I walk very fast and have increased my rate from 18min/mile to 13-14mins/mile. The NHS choices has a selection of 10min exercises which you can print off- its on the living well page. Also a 5 week strength & flex regime.

Have you measured yourself- since though the weight may have stayed the same you can still loose inches. The NHS plan has a week which focuses on plateauing which may you gve some ideas- week 11- its free, If i remember correctly its gets you to look at what you are eating again snce you may unconsciuosly having larger portions, change you exercise regime etc.

How long have you been on the plateau?

[Horselover1180 in reply to RG07]

Thanks so much for your response been about 3 weeks since a weight loss. Will look at all the suggestions and can hopefully get moving again

[teasel90]

Yes, being hypothyroid myself weight loss is very difficult. I have been on this journey since last September and have only recently got to the 2 stone weightloss. It can be very disheartening sometimes but don't give up, if i can do it anyone can.

[Andrea45 in reply to teasel90]

2 stone seems good to me! I have just come to the end of week 12 and I managed to put weight on in the final week! So I have lost 4.5kg which is I think about 9 pounds. Not much but my post it note says "aim for progress and not perfection". Good luck we just have to keep soldeiring on and we'll get there.

[Horselover1180 in reply to teasel90]

Thank you so much for your reply and encouragement

[Horselover1180 in reply to teasel90]

Thank you so much for your reply and encouragement