jenn13

Ok so I’ve not been signing on here as much and part of that is work has really picked up and the other part is that I’ve hit my first plateau.  I wasn’t coming on here because it was depressing each week not to be able to post a loss.  I’ve not lost 1 pound since 6-17-08 – nor have I lost an INCH so the whole building muscle theory isn’t working either (grr.)

The first month I was ok with it.  I stayed positive and said it will all work out.  But I’m 2 months into this godforsaken plateau and I’m starting to lose my mind…

I’ve done everything I can think of to get over this plateau…here’s a list just of what I’ve done.  I’m hoping that you guys who have gone through this…

*upped the intensity of my work outs

*lowered the intensity of my work outs

*changed my work out routine

*worked out in the morning and evening rather than just the evening

*started weight training 3 x a week (but have not lost inches at all so grr)

*stopped working out completely for 1 week while I was on vacation

*upped my calories

*lowered my calories

*staggered my caloric intake from day to day

*counted sodium/protein (I’m sort of a vegetarian (eat fish sometimes) so wasn’t sure I was getting enough protein)

I went off my “diet” completely for my vacation in hopes that when I came back I’d have shocked my system back into check but NOPE….

I’ve thought about changing to a low carb situation for a few weeks but I don’t really eat meat so I think I’d just go insane eating only soy and cheese and beans…so I’m hoping I can figure out another idea to try instead. 

I do have a doctor’s appointment in two weeks because I’m hoping she’ll have some kind of suggestion because I’m fresh out and feeling really down about it.  I’m still chugging along though because I’m NOT giving up….just feeling really really frustrated…

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions they would be welcomed with open arms.