Food Addiction Support Group

have you tried doing a food diary? I am doing one now to see if it makes me more aware of where going wrong

You need to exercise every day for at least 30 mins to an hour.

There is an awesome website called "fitday". You can track your calories, exercise and weight. It is totally free. You may be eating more than you think, or at least getting more calories. Or you may need to add some length or intensity to your workout.

Your weight is at a plateau right now. Everyone has them. ESPECIALLY when they get closer and closer to their goal weight.

Depending on what weight your body decides is perfect... Your plateau is usually maybe... 20lbs more than that? At least for me it was like that.

My perfect weight is 150lbs and I am 5'4". At this weight I feel comfortable with myself but I can eat what I want as long as I exercise. Any lower and I was hungry all the time.

Here are 5 ways to break a weight loss plateau:

1. Zig-Zag Calorie Intake
Zig-zagging, or calorie cycling is the process of varying daily calorie intake, while maintaining the same weekly intake. Instead of consuming (for example) precisely 1800 calories each day - you can mix it up. Eat 1500 calories one day, and 2100 calories the next. This can be as simple as halving then doubling a portion size, or adding a post-workout shake into the plan. Just keep your body guessing.

2. Strength Training
If you are not doing this as part of your program or lifestyle, then it's time to start. Working your muscles will help to strengthen bone tissue, increase lean mass, and ultimately boost metabolic rate.

3. Change Your Exercise Routine
So you go walking a lot? Then try jogging, or swimming, or cycling -- anything that will change the way your body is working. If you are doing low intensity cardio work, then try some high intensity exercise (such as HIIT).

4. Alter Macro-nutrient Intake
Although it sounds complicated, once again, the idea is to change what you are eating. If (for example) you are eating a moderate diet that is higher in carbs - try eating less carbs and more protein. There is no need to get super-technical over the whole thing. If you have a carbohydrate snack every day at morning tea time - change it to a protein snack. Whatever you are doing consistently - try mixing it up a bit.

5. Change Meal Frequency
If you are eating three square meals a day - start adding snacks in between (which may mean reducing the portion size of the main meals). Eating often is an old and common style of eating - once again, you are trying to boost your metabolic rate.

Reference: http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/...


VARIATION IS THE KEY HERE! :) Hope that helps.