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Breaking the Wall: Tips to Break Through Weight Loss Plateaus

Read about SukiParker's 8-month weight loss journey and tips from the community to reach Ibs goals. Try new routines, cut out certain foods, and track calories to overcome weight loss plateaus.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'3" female showing a weight reduction from 162 pounds to 142 pounds. A net loss of 20 pounds.
A picture of a 5'3" female showing a weight reduction from 162 pounds to 142 pounds. A net loss of 20 pounds.
A picture of a 5'3" female showing a weight reduction from 162 pounds to 142 pounds. A net loss of 20 pounds.
F/26/5'3"/162>142=20 lbs. (8 months) Been VERY slow going and seem to have hit a wall. Can't seem to break 140 barrier. Any tips? Motivation?
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Introduction

Weight loss journeys can be challenging and require discipline, and a few bumps on the road are inevitable. Reddit user SukiParker asked the community for tips to overcome the 140lbs weight loss plateau that she has been struggling with.

Motivation and Tips from the Community

Many users shared their experience, offering tips such as increasing workout duration, frequency, and variance in exercises. Some suggested cutting certain foods from her diet, drinking lots of water, and getting lots of sleep. Others suggested tracking calorie intake, which may be a challenge with a background in cooking, although MyFitnessPal has an easy-to-use app. A few users suggested group support and checking out the Women's Fitness subreddit for motivation and information.

Personalized Plans and Determination

The community's advice can help provide a starting point for SukiParker's weight loss plateau. She stated that her workout regimen is simple, and she eats healthily and cooked for a living. In addition, she is determined to keep going and has promised herself to exert more control with food and step up her cardio. Other users shared their progress and encouraged the community to keep going despite hitting walls, reminding everyone that the scale is not the sole indicator of progress.

Experiencing Plateaus

It's common to experience weight loss plateaus on a weight loss journey, as the body adapts to the new changes. It's essential to remember that everyone's body is different, and there's no single widely accepted method to achieve weight loss goals. A personalized plan that is both flexible consistent can help overcome any weight loss obstacles.

Conclusion

Losing weight takes discipline, time, and patience, but the hardest challenges bring out the most promising results. SukiParker's journey highlights that asking for help and support from the community can help provide motivation and a starting point for change. Trying out new exercises, reducing some foods, tracking calories, and staying determined to make a change can help overcome weight loss plateaus and achieve individual goals.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.