Does anyone here have suggestions or techniques for busting through plateaus?

I'm one of these losers who loses five pounds overnight and then will sit there with it for two weeks or more before anymore weight loss occurs. I'm not complaining but I'd love to know if there is some sort of action I could take to make the weight loss more regular.

Also.....how do you cope with keeping your spirits up while waiting for the weight loss to occur?

Thanks for any help you can give.

Hi!

I lose weight like that, too! You know, I just accepted it, and figured my body needed that time to adjust. I have to admit, that at different times, I started getting antsy about it, but I've learned to use those times to adjust to my new weight/size, and wear the new clothes I've had to buy!

Basically, I'm just saying to go with flow...it will be a happier journey!

Here is one that has been posted before. Not sure if it work.

Good luck.

Dr. Fox's Plateau Busting Diet

This is the plan that Dr. Fox gives to his RNY and AGB patients in order to get through a plateau in weight loss.

#1 Do for 10 days to break plateau

#2 Drink 2 quarts of Water a day

#3 You must have 45 grams of Protein supplement and all your Vitamin & mineral supplements each day.

#4 You may consume up to 3 oz. of the following high-protein foods, 5 times a day:

a.. beef,

b.. pork,

c.. chicken,

d.. turkey,

e.. lamb,

f.. fish,

g.. eggs,

h.. low-fat cheese,

i.. cottage cheese,

j.. plain yogurt (or artificially sweetened),

k.. Peanut Butter,

l.. beans/legumes.

#5 You may also have:

a.. sugar-free popsicles (avoid juice popsicles),

b.. tea or coffee,

c.. sugar-free sodas,

d.. sugar-free Jello,

e.. broths & bouillons,

f.. Crystal Lite drinks.

#6 IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST YOU MAY NOT HAVE IT!

#7 Keep a food diary and try to get 30 minutes of exercise daily