Help to break a plateau and lose 5kg in a month/two

[Tandew]

Hello, I'm on no carbs at the moment, after a week of break from low carb, trying to break a plateau. Any tips to help me lose my next 5kg in the next months? Looks like my body is playing games with me. I have been reading about so many fitness stuff that i can't make up my mind. Help please.

PS I just lost 10kg over the last 12 weeks and 20 cm around my waist post my 3rd baby.

My hormones are a bit messed up still but i'm sure there is a way out so that I can feel confident again

According to my BMI i should be 15kgs lighter than what I am today, so long way to go.

I exercise everyday - 30 mins cardio + body exercises(crunches, leg raise etc...)

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hello, in my experience, we just need to hang on in there and ride the plateau ! Would you like to join us on the weigh in today? Here's the link, I hope to see you there! x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[sukicur in reply to Lytham]

dont give up. i was the same so i ate a little less food and did more excersise

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to sukicur]

Awe thank you, I keep tweaking ! TeamAdmin will be along soon with your welcome pack, would you like to join our weigh in today too? Here's the link, I hope to see you there x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to sukicur]

Hello and welcome sukicur 😊

Please read all the welcome information in Pinned Posts, either in your inbox or follow the links I’ve given below, but please ask if you have any questions 😊

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and a very warm welcome to the Weight Loss Forum Tandew

Very well done on your weight loss so far, that’s an excellent achievement and you should feel very proud. Please don’t despair about weight loss stalling, we have members whose losses have stalled for months! If you are trying for a low carb approach it’s important to increase the good healthy fat in your diet. Here’s the link to the LCHF forum that has more details, also DietDoctor, and a post from one of our successful Low Carbers

healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet

dietdoctor.com/

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

If you haven’t already then please read the Welcome Message in Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Please read it carefully so you can find all the information you need to find your way around the forum.

As a peer to peer support group we rely totally upon mutual encouragement. Nothing beats joining in, reading posts and replying to others. Our Group Weigh-in and the Daily Diary are probably the best places to start, especially the Daily Diary if you need help with meal planning to beat that plateau!

I realise I’ve given you a lot of information but please just ask if you have any questions

Best wishes in your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[Tandew in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Ah that’s amazing. I’ll log in my weights today

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Tandew]

You’re very welcome 😊

[Subtle_badger]

I found fasting useful to get past a plateau, though only if your baby is weaned.

If you haven't tried IF, you might want to start with that.

[Tandew in reply to Subtle_badger]

Thanks so much. I’ve tried the fasting too. I think my body is just getting used to certain routine at the moment. I have to probably extend my fasting but also handling 3 kids at the same time I have to find the right middle that works .

[Subtle_badger in reply to Tandew]

Listen to your body. Now I am fat adapted, I don't seem to have any less energy fasting than eating, as my body is fueled by fat either way.

That being said, I doubt I have the energy to carrol 3 small kids in either state! I can cycle though.

[Clematisa1 1 stone Maintainer in reply to Tandew]

I am reading Fast800 by Michael Mosley and trying out IF 16:8 which is working for me but then I don't have 3 kids - I eat plenty of "good" fats and none of the bad carbs like white sugar, white bread and pasta and I don't miss those at all. I can't say I feel hungry either but I've only been trying this for a couple of weeks so time will tell! 😊

Good luck Tandew and as Subtle_badger says your body will tell you!

[Subtle_badger in reply to Clematisa1]

Take a before picture!!

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[fizz1987]

Hi there ..

Why not try to calorie count

I started to calorie count you’ll be amazed at the amount of calories that I was having .. started calorie counting last week and have lost about 10 1/2 on in 2 weeks ..😁

Good luck

[Tandew in reply to fizz1987]

Will try that.

[Clematisa1 1 stone Maintainer in reply to fizz1987]

Wow fizz1987 that's a fantastic result - you're absolutely right, it's amazing how many calories are actually there when you accurately measure your food! I now use an app so I can keep track, though I know some folks actually keep a notebook - either way whatever works for you is great! 😊

[fizz1987]

I also use an app

MyFitnessPal .. and don’t be laugh I write it down in a book also 🤪.. they are really good for keeping track ...🙂

[Sheperdess Maintainer]

Dr Eric Berg has a great video on how to break a plateau (don’t be misled by the title). Here is the link

youtu.be/j91eC2z9Om4(Not working as expected?)