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Weight Loss Plateau

Friday, December 19th, 2008

A Weight Loss Plateau is a period that occurs while dieting when the body exhibits zero to minimal results in regards to weight loss. A Weight Loss Plateau may last for a few days, or several weeks.
Weight Loss Plateaus are often confused with stagnated weight loss which occurs when the weight loss plan is too restricted in calories and the body struggles to maintain life itself. On that note, be certain that your weight loss plan is wise in the area of daily calories, taking great care to make healthy selections from those oh-so-important Food Groups housed within the Great Food Pyramid.

Our tips for getting over the Weight Loss Plateau include:Support groups can assist in keeping you motivated to lose weight during this rough spot.

- Ensure that you are experiencing a true Weight Loss Plateau rather than Diet Stagnation.

- Keep in mind that weight loss takes time. The body must slowly adjust to all the good things you’re doing for it!

- Strengthen your Willpower. Without Willpower and determination, it will be almost impossible to conquer the Great Weight Loss Plateau.

- As the body drops pounds, calorie needs decrease. Make sure that you’re not consuming too many calories to support your goal weight.

- If you’re eating the same foods day in and day out, change-up your weight loss plan which in turn can help boost the metabolism.

- Exercise can help you over the Weight Loss Plateau. Boost up your current routine another 15 minutes per day.

If you have a lot of pounds to lose, you may experience several Weight Loss Plateaus amid your Weight Loss Journey. In my personal experience, every ten pounds lost made a new Weight Loss Plateau surface.

Finally, keep in mind that good things come to those who patiently wait.

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Healthy Snacks

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Sweet Budsteaspoon of peanut butter

1/2 banana smeared with 1 
1/2 small apple smeared with 1 Tablespoon of apple butter
Fortune Cookies
Gingersnap Cookies
Popcorn OR Rice Cakes
1/2 cup of skimmed milk whipped with 2-3 frozen strawberries
Frozen grapes

Bitter Buds

Diet lemonade or limeade served with a small slice of sponge cake
1 tart kiwi, sliced

 

Sour Budshealth eat

Boiled egg sprinkled with pepper juice, salt & pepper
Dill or sour pickle

Salty Buds

Saltine crackers & 1 slice of cheese
Sunflower or pumpkin seeds and a diet soda
Jerky
Fat Free Pringles
 
Don’t forget to check out those 100-calorie snack packs at your local market.  It’s great to have all the calories and the food portions already calculated for you!

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